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Spectrum Health Lakeland hospitals earn maternity care honors
St. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital has earned a platinum designation for maternal care from the ...
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Brandywine student painting places top 30 in nationwide competition
NILES – A Brandywine Middle/High School student has placed as one of the top 30 finalists in a ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 889,001 cases, 19,176 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,209 COVID-19 cases and 267 deaths, according to the ...
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Niles native topic for New Buffalo Friends of the Library presentation
NEW BUFFALO — Author, playwright and sports journalist Ring Lardner will be profiled at the next Community Forum ...
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SMC announces spring 2021 president’s, dean’s lists
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College recently released the lists of students named to its spring 2021 president’s and ...
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Arson suspected as fire departments battle blaze at former National Standard building
NILES – Around 9 a.m. Wednesday, four and a half hours after the call came in to the ...
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PHOTO STORY: Brandywine’s Class of 2021 inspires younger students to reach for graduation
NILES – The Brandywine class of 2021 did the graduates’ annual “Cat Walk” outdoors Tuesday afternoon. The tradition ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 888,581 cases, 19,176 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,835 COVID-19 cases and 267 deaths, according to the ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles community comes together for Memorial Day
NILES – Community members of all ages lined the Main Street corridor in downtown Niles on Monday morning ...
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Niles Police Log: May 19-26
May 19 12:25 a.m. – Sycamore, suspicious vehicle 5:27 a.m. – 1600 block N. Fifth, suspicious situation 8:16 ...
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Lakeland to offer walk-in options for COVID-19 vaccinations
ST. JOSEPH — Spectrum Health Lakeland will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines at four new locations throughout southwest Michigan ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan launches Summer Stock Up food drive for local pantries
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Kellogg Company and its charitable fund as a primary driver, United Ways across Michigan ...
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Sheriff Paul Bailey to retire after 21 years in office, 40-year career
BERRIEN COUNTY – Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is not done yet, but after this term, he is ...
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LMC names Major Cooper as dean, diversity, equity, inclusion
BENTON HARBOR — Major Cooper has been named the first dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Lake ...
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Local physician named Berrien County medical director
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has a new medical director with Niles ties. The Berrien County Health Department ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles High School graduates Class of 2021
NILES – In a year of constantly adapting to COVID-19 mandates and precautions, the Niles High School class ...
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Former Detroit Lions launch cannabis brand, progress on Niles location
NILES – The former Billiard Garden at 1286 S. 11th St. in Niles has undergone a renovation throughout ...
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Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest winners announced
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest’s results are in, and a pair of local poets stood above ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,809 ...
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Lighthouse Autism Center opens in Niles
NILES – A new option for families with children on the autism spectrum opened in Niles Monday. Lighthouse ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 886,118, 19,031 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,802 COVID-19 cases and 264 deaths, according to the ...
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Former Niles chamber president dies at 85
NILES — The greater Niles business community has lost one of its greatest supporters. Past president of the ...
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Brandywine Bobcats to perform “Fame: The Musical Jr.”
NILES – The show must, can and will go on for Brandywine Middle and High School students in ...
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Downtown Niles restaurant pivots to food truck for summer
NILES – El Amigo Pepe’s food truck will be its main outlet to reach hungry diners over the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 885,319, 19,019 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,779 COVID-19 cases and 264 deaths, according to the ...
