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Buchanan Commission expected to apply for grant to extend McCoy Creek Trail
BUCHANAN – Buchanan City Commissioners received good news about plans to extend the McCoy Creek Trail at their ...
Education
Volunteer team builds bikes for Buchanan elementary students
BUCHANAN – New rides for students arrived in boxes at Ottawa Elementary School Saturday. After only a 20-minute ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 825,844 cases, 17,324 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to see rising COVID-19 cases, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates Pokagon Band’s new Benton Harbor health clinic
BENTON HARBOR — “Mshkiki” is the Potawatomi word for medicine, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is doing ...
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Administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will resume in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department will resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine ...
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Berrien County Dancers announce spring concert
BERRIEN COUNTY — Tickets are now on sale for a concert showcasing talent in Berrien County. The Berrien ...
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Blossomtime announces youth parade
ST. JOSEPH — The Blossomtime Festival recently announced it will host its annual Youth Parade for children from ...
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Local restaurants, hospitality industry struggle to find employees amid pandemic
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Bold letters sit in windows and on signs at many restaurants in the southwest Michigan ...
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Berrien County Commissioners sign resolution asking state to restore county revenue share
BERRIEN COUNTY – Berrien County Commissioners passed a resolution Thursday morning to communicate to state of Michigan leaders ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan’s director of advocacy chosen for selective statewide advocacy program
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN —Heather Cole, director of advocacy and public innovation at United Way of Southwest Michigan, is one ...
Education
School, community partner to bring bikes to Buchanan students
BUCHANAN – This Saturday, a Buchanan Community Schools physical education teacher will be teaming up with volunteers from ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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4-H announces alumni, supporters walking challenge
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Area residents will be able to put their steps to good use next month to ...
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Local provisioning centers celebrate cannabis holiday with sales, overcome software snags
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – The day almost seemed to go up in smoke for some area cannabis provisioning centers ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 799,140 cases, 16,986 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 12,787 COVID-19 cases and 240 deaths, according to the ...
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Berrien County 4-H Leaders Association sets annual meeting
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County 4-H Leaders Association will be hosting its 55th annual meeting on Monday, ...
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Buchanan HCU member center lands new leadership
BUCHANAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced Christy Layman’s internal promotion to Buchanan Member Center Manager. Layman earned ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan invites community to honor leaders during National Volunteer Week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This week, one regional organization is honoring its volunteers. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week ...
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Buchanan provisioning center raises money to fight cannabis injustices
BUCHANAN – Community wellness and prison reform are two causes close to Rick Paniagua’s heart and to those ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 793,881 cases, 16,901 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 12,747 COVID-19 cases and 241 deaths, according to the ...
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Merritt Elementary hosting pet supply drive for area shelters
NILES – The students at one Niles elementary school are taking action to help animals in need across ...
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South Bend man sentenced for meth possession in Niles Township
NILES – Prison sentences were handed down to two area residents in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. Neil ...
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GateWay Services to become Center for Growth and Independence
BENTON HARBOR — Effective April 30, GateWay Services, 1440 Empire Ave., Benton Harbor, which has a satellite office ...
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Cannavista Wellness, Common Citizen launch 420 charitable fundraiser
BUCHANAN — Two cannabis companies have teamed up to support the Buchanan community. Downtown Buchanan cannabis retailer Cannavista ...
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MDHHS extends epidemic order, strengthens mask requirement for children
LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended its gatherings and mask epidemic order. ...
