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Local garden spotlights coming autumn colors
NILES — As the weather cools, it is time to put on some sturdy shoes, a cozy sweater ...
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Honor Credit Union announces 11th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — A regional credit union is looking to give back to those teaching the next generation. ...
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Cass County Youth Council observing Safe Sleep Awareness Month
CASS COUNTY — During the month of October, one Cass County organization is hoping to keep infants and ...
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Berrien County law enforcement and schools support students exposed to trauma through Handle with Care program
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police and local law enforcement are partnering again ...
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SMC employees receiving COVID challenge coins
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s seventh annual employee recognition program on Sept. 25 was a departure from previous ...
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Niles Township firefighter leads effort to donate gear to departments in need
NILES TOWNSHIP — About 30 sets of firefighter turnout gear, coats and pants will be traveling from the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 124,687 cases, 6,762 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state of Michigan, according to the Michigan Department ...
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Berrien County leaders discuss racism, justice in healthcare
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County healthcare representatives logged online Tuesday evening to discuss racism, justice and healthcare disparities. ...
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Ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon debuted eight new tennis courts
NILES — Bobcat athletes will no longer have to drive four miles across town with their tennis gear ...
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Niles City Council approves land purchase, aid for homeless
NILES — Two projects were greenlit at the Niles City Council meeting Monday evening. Niles City Council members ...
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Niles mayor recommends trick-or-treat times
NILES — As statewide restrictions continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Niles residents may soon have a more fun ...
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Following pursuit, two arrested for armed robbery at Admiral Gas Station
NILES — An armed robbery at a Niles gas station has resulted in two arrests, according to the Niles ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Cass County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Cass County reported one new COVID-19 related death Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of ...
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Niles marijuana partner resigns following criminal charges
NILES – The HDS Investments marijuana grow facility on the city’s northeast side should be up and running ...
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Benton Harbor man pleads guilty to Niles shooting
NILES – A Benton Harbor man accused in an August 2019 shooting in the city of Niles had ...
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Niles City Council gives marijuana business 90-day extension
NILES — A company hoping to grow roots in the Niles community was given an extension on Monday ...
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Cass County Courts to continue to provide the public with access to justice via Zoom during COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — The Michigan Supreme Court has tracked over one million hours of Zoom hearings by courts across ...
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Local cinema readies to reopen after seven months
NILES — Scott Moore has “definitely not” been counting the months Wonderland Cinema has been closed due to ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 122,735 cases, 6,731 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported an increase in COVID-19 cases Monday. ...
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Niles man pleads guilty to meth use
NILES — A Niles man is receiving jail time after pleading guilty to using a controlled substance. Johnathan ...
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Absentee voting begins in Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY — Election Day is still just over a month away, but voting by absentee ballot has ...
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Berrien County Circuit Judge Charles LaSata elected as an officer of the Michigan Judges Association
BERRIEN COUNTY — On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, Berrien County Circuit Judge Charles LaSata was elected as an ...
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SMC enrolls 1,800 students for fall 2020
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees heard last Monday night from President Dr. Joe Odenwald ...
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MDHHS makes COVID-19 recommendations about Halloween trick-or-treating, celebrations
LANSING — To help ensure the only thing scary about Halloween is the costumes, the Michigan Department of ...
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Apple Festival Harvest Market offers venue for local vendors to sell wares
NILES — Although the Apple Festival Fairgrounds were free of the typical screeches and whirls from carnival rides ...
