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State looks to increase public awareness of meals program for seniors
LANSING — Michigan recently received additional federal dollars to help provide meals to older adults as the state ...
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‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order extended to April 30
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — To slow the spread of COVID-19, an order requiring Michiganders to stay home has been ...
Education
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation on track to make awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — School buildings may be closed, but seniors are still making plans for their next steps ...
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Michigan Small Business Relief Grants approved
KALAMAZOO — Southwest Michigan First, the regional economic development catalyst based in Kalamazoo, announced this week 144 small ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland receives support for COVID-19 response efforts
ST. JOSEPH — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, community members, donors and organizations throughout southwest Michigan have ...
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Cass County Commissioners vote to move non-essential employees off payroll due to COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County is preparing to deal with fallout resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday, over a ...
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Grinder pumps, bills, interviews on deck at Monday’s Niles Charter Township Meeting
NILES — Niles Charter Township hosted its Monday board meeting as scheduled, with a different setup than the ...
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Spectrum Lakeland launches ‘We Stay Home for You’ campaign
NILES — Coming together to support healthcare workers takes a different approach due to to safety precautions in ...
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Greater Niles Chamber offering emergency relief
NILES — As Niles area businesses rally to stay open despite decreased foot traffic due to COVID-19 social ...
News
Annual 5K event will be virtual due to COVID-19
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — An annual event to support survivors of sexual violence is changing formats to adhere to ...
Education
Area school administrators use time to plan distance learning, rest of year
BERRIEN COUNTY — Schools are currently on a new kind of spring break. With travel restrictions in place ...
Education
Reduce Reuse Recycle Day canceled due to COVID-19
BENTON HARBOR — The 11th annual Reduce Reuse Recycle Day at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor that ...
News
Lakeland encourages community to stay home, safe
ST. JOSEPH — In an effort to promote continued social distancing, and provide encouragement to frontline healthcare workers, ...
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Niles man headed to prison for fleeing police
NILES — A Niles man is going to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court ...
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Health department updates community in fight against COVID-19
BERRIEN COUNTY — With news changing rapidly around the COVID-19 pandemic, the Berrien County Health Department is working ...
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Niles Easter bunny looks to inspire smiles despite COVID-19
NILES — This week, Niles residents driving through town might do a double-take when they see a 5-foot-tall ...
Breaking News
Second COVID-19 death reported in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY — A second COVID-19 related death has been reported by the Berrien County Health Department. As ...
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Lewis Cass ISD pulls together for distant learning
CASS COUNTY — As school systems were informed Thursday that classes would not be reuniting for the remainder ...
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Lakeland forensic care, advocacy services remain available 24/7
ST. JOSEPH — Studies have shown domestic violence rates rise with times of stress similar to what workplaces, ...
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Dr. T.K. Lawless Park now a Michigan Dark-Sky Preserve
VANDALIA — Cass County Parks’ Dark-Sky campaign can add another win to its count. Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
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Niles neighbors share errands, cook for one another while social distancing
NILES — Social distancing measures in response to state mandates set in place by the COVID-19 threat have ...
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Cass County Commissioners reschedule meeting
CASSOPOLIS — A teleconference meeting of the Cass County Board of Commissioner was over as soon as it ...
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Niles postal worker offers aid to customers during COVID-19 pandemic
NILES — Before postal carrier Lynn Mayo can leave the post office to begin her route, she sorts ...
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Niles Walmart limits entry, purchasing amounts
NILES — A line of people approximately six feet apart wrapped around the Niles Walmart building could be ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Southwest Michigan COVID-19 cases increase
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to rise in southwest Michigan. As of 3 p.m. Friday, ...
