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Soft starts for back to school begin Wednesday for Niles, Brandywine schools
NILES — Students will soon be back in the classrooms they left for the last time in the ...
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Niles man pleads guilty to distributing sexually explicit material to a child
NILES — Several sentencings were levied Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles. COVID-19 restrictions remain in ...
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One killed in Jefferson Township crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — One person was killed in a Jefferson Township crash Monday, according to the Cass County ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 102,468 cases, 6,480 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Over the weekend, COVID-19 numbers rose in the state of Michigan. Berrien County reported 1,430 ...
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Berrien RESA to help provide PPE to thousands of students in Berrien County
BERRIEN SPRINGS — As a result of a partnership between the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Community ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan to celebrate National Voter Registration Day by registering voters online throughout September
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On Sept. 22, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort ...
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Niles hosts march for census awareness
NILES — In the summer heat and sun, a group of families with children, police officers and community ...
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Berrien County Youth Fair releases showcase results
BERRIEN SPRINGS — On June 18, the Berrien County Youth Fair Board of Directors voted to postpone the ...
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SMC heading back to campus
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College will move to Phase 3 of its Campus Reopening Plan this weekend in ...
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Census event targets homeless, precariously housed population
NILES — Volunteers were on hand and ready to help Thursday at the Ferry Street Resource Center. The ...
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Veteran sentenced to probation following marijuana offense
CASSOPOLIS – A decorated Army veteran received probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Arsalan Rehman, 24, of ...
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Niles resident donates $1,000 in tips as part of viral video challenge
NILES — A Niles resident wanted to do something kind for those serving her and her community. Paxton ...
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Olde Boys Toys Car Club donates $2,000 to Niles Amvets
NILES — Just around 5 p.m. Wednesday, dozens of classic cars in every color from powder blue and ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Thursday, Berrien and Cass counties each reported one new COVID-19 related death, according to the ...
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City departments volunteer to prepare skatepark for reopening
NILES — Beginning before the heat of the summer day began to swell, Niles city workers were out ...
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Lakeland welcomes new oncology genetic counselor
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently welcomed oncology genetic counselor Samantha Witt. Witt is seeing patients as ...
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Niles optometrist celebrates 20 years of business
NILES — Dr. Jeffrey Becraft was just 25 years old when he began his career as an optometrist ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan cases up to 99,200, 6,424 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
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City plans brush clean up following storm
NILES — Wednesday afternoon, Niles Department of Public Works crews were continuing to work to clear debris from ...
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Niles MSP Post Commander retires after 31 years on force
NILES — After 31 years, First Lieutenant and Post Commander Michael Dawson, of the Michigan State Police Niles ...
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Area superintendents introduce phase-in to back to school
NILES — Two area superintendents have announced phase-in approaches to back to school for the fall. With the ...
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Utilities manager cites 100-year-old infrastructure with mounting expenses
NILES — Utility rate adjustments took center stage during the regular Niles City Council meeting Monday evening. On ...
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Niles taekwondo studio awards first black belt honors since pandemic
NILES — Over the weekend, several residents from Niles and beyond changed the color of their belts in ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan cases up to 98,439, 6,417 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
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Community expresses support of skatepark
NILES — On Friday, Aug. 21, the city staff were seen locking up the skatepark located at 600 ...
