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Several sentenced in Berrien County Court

NILES — Several residents were sentenced in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. Susan Marie Ernsperger, 50, pleaded guilty ...

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‘Let’s Be Heroes’ motorcycle event raises money for family of slain teenager

NILES — Dozens of motorcyclists hopped on their bikes and revved their engines Saturday to raise money for ...

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Area residents, business owners contribute to beautification effort of downtown Niles

NILES – Many of the flower beds in downtown Niles got some overdue attention thanks to a small ...

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Emotions high in courtroom as Benton Harbor woman sentenced for killing man while driving drunk

NILES — The woman who drove the wrong way and caused a crash on the U.S. 31 freeway ...

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Local businesses navigate CDC mask update

NILES — Recent announcements from local and national governments regarding masks has business owners across the country deciding ...

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Former Niles resident must register as sex offender after contacting teen online

CASSOPOLIS – A former Niles resident was sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court Friday to probation and must ...

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NHS announces Top 10 graduating seniors

NILES — Niles High School recently announced its Top 10 graduating seniors. The Class of 2021 valedictorian is ...

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Cass County commissioners pass resolution regarding state revenue sharing payments

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners is asking the state to pay the county money it ...

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Niles Third Thursdays ramp up in participation

NILES – In the warm Thursday evening weather, music, dance, boutiques and dogs were celebrated throughout downtown Niles ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,720 COVID-19 ...

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Bobcat earns Master Captain license, becomes first woman accepted into marine service technology program

NILES – Navigating a ship on open water might seem intimidating to many, but not to Gabriella Inman. ...

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Michigan EMS say underfunding, paramedic shortage has pushed industry to the brink

LANSING – A paramedic from Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service joined other emergency medical service providers in Lansing ...

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NHS Class of 2021 celebrates final day of classes

NILES – The Niles High School drumline led a parade of graduating seniors through the halls of the ...

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Health department, Spectrum Health Lakeland give joint COVID-19 update

BERRIEN COUNTY – With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Michigan ...

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Brandywine High School announces Top 10 students

NILES — Brandywine High School recently announced its Top 10 students for the Class of 2021. The Class ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 879,685 cases, 18,741 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,699 COVID-19 cases and 259 deaths, according to the ...

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Niles Third Thursday returns with pet ‘paw-ty’

NILES – The second Niles Third Thursday event of 2021 will spotlight pets and 18 local businesses coming ...

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Lighthouse Autism Center announces opening of newest center in Niles

NILES — Lighthouse Autism Center, an ABA therapy center for children with autism, will open its newest location ...

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Family carnival coming to Niles this weekend

NILES – Carnival rides and fair food will return to the Four Flags Area Apple Festival grounds, at ...

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Lakeland to offer free skin cancer screenings in Niles

NILES — In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, dermatologist, Riddhi Shah and physician assistant, Dennis Kordish, of ...

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United Way of Southwest Michigan welcomes new board members from Whirlpool, Woodlands

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan recently announced the addition of two new members to its ...

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Two women address SMC’s 54th commencements

DOWAGIAC — Two women graduating at different stages in their lives spoke at Southwestern Michigan College’s 54th Commencements ...

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Amtrak approves increased speeds on some Michigan routes

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation have received federal approval to increase maximum speeds ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 878,125 cases, 18,710 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,675 COVID-19 cases and 259 deaths, according to the ...

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County proposes increase in Niles Township deputy force numbers

NILES TOWNSHIP — Road work and policing were on the agenda Monday at the Niles Charter Township Board ...

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