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Spectrum Health Lakeland uses plasma therapy to treat COVID-19 patients
ST. JOSEPH — Spectrum Health Lakeland, in collaboration with Versiti Blood Centers, has begun treating COVID-19 patients with ...
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Area dispensaries increase in customers, patients on 4/20
NILES — Marijuana dispensaries in Niles saw a boost to their businesses on Monday, as April 20, better ...
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Berrien, Van Buren counties see mild increase in COVID-19 cases; Cass County remains steady
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Several counties in southwest Michigan reported slight increases in COVID-19 cases Tuesday. As of 3 ...
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Niles Charter Township meets, discusses future budget cuts
NILES—The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees met Monday evening to discuss bills paid, two orders of new ...
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New treasurer appointed in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY — Shelly Weich, of Baroda, has been selected to fill the vacant position of Berrien County ...
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Health center receives $50,000 grant for telehealth services
CASSOPOLIS — A local healthcare provider will be able to bring increased remote services to initials during the ...
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COVID-19 cases, recoveries see increase over the weekend
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since Friday, COVID-19 cases have risen in southwest Michigan. As of 3 p.m. Monday, the ...
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Berrien County treasurer retires, leaves legacy of compassion
BERRIEN COUNTY — Years ago, a woman entered former Berrien County treasurer Bret Witkowski’s office, and, exhausted, promptly ...
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Niles, Edwardsburg teens sentenced for armed robbery
NILES – An armed robbery and shooting that occurred at a residence on N. Seventh Street in Niles ...
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Emergency relief funds available to nonprofit arts, cultural organizations
LANSING — The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has launched a new program providing a total ...
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Niles man pinned under car dies of injuries
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man died a car jack failed and pinned him underneath a vehicle Friday, ...
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St. Paul’s Lutheran celebrates 100 years
NILES — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Niles may not be able to host services within its doors ...
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Shelton’s patriarch continues to serve customers throughout pandemic
NILES — Friday morning, before snow blanketing the roads had been melted by tire treads and the rising ...
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Berrien County Health Department, Spectrum Health Lakeland host joint live update on COVID-19
BERRIEN COUNTY– On Friday, the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland brought representatives together for a ...
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United Way seeks volunteers for upcoming projects
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking ...
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Niles High School hosts first locker clean out, pickup
NILES — Students and parents lined up in their cars at Niles High School on Thursday to pick ...
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Cass County votes to approve drug enforcement millage request
CASSOPOLIS — The most recent meeting of the Cass County Board of Commissioners looked a little different. Rather ...
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Operation COVID Cheers launched for isolated senior citizens
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Many area senior citizens are able to live and function mostly independently. Utilizing senior services ...
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Niles High School recognized for outstanding 2020 FAFSA completion rates
NILES — Niles High School is one of 13 Michigan schools recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the ...
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SpartanNash Foundation grants Feeding America affiliated food bank partners $250,000 in COVID-19 relief
GRAND RAPIDS — As part of its commitment to building stronger communities, the SpartanNash Foundation announced Monday foundation ...
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Berrien County releases map identifying COVID-19 cases by zip code
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Health Department has updated the way it reports COVID-19 cases. The health ...
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LMC extends campus closures to May 11
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College is extending the date for its campuses to re-open in response to ...
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Niles History Center invites community to share COVID-19 stories
NILES — As people go about their days, driving down the road or browsing the aisles of a ...
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Niles reacts to executive order including gardening, lawn care
NILES — The governor’s latest executive order included language that struck at many green thumbs’ hearts. The inclusion ...
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Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber assembles government affairs committee, dedicates advocacy efforts to getting Michigan safely back to work
ST. JOSEPH — As elected leaders begin to formulate a plan to reopen the economy, the Southwest Michigan ...
