Business
20 businesses that opened or closed in southwest Michigan in 2020
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — It is no surprise that 2020 has affected the business landscape in southwest Michigan. Many ...
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Local agencies, organizations work to keep residents homed amid looming eviction crisis
BERRIEN COUNTY — The need for housing assistance is at a high in the city of Niles. “We ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Van Buren County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Van Buren County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Berrien County prosecutor retires after 32 years
BERRIEN COUNTY — Before January arrives, Berrien County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Sepic will close the door to his ...
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Cass County commissioners look back on a successful year
CASS COUNTY — According to Cass County Board of Commissioners Chair Roseann Marchetti, in spite of the many ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland announces top baby names of 2020
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently released information regarding the most popular names chosen for babies born ...
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With 2020 in the rearview mirror, Niles city officials look toward 2021
NILES — With 2020 almost in the rearview mirror, Niles city officials are looking forward to 2021 with ...
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Vehicle theft still steady issue in Niles, police say
NILES — Niles Public Safety Director Jim Millin wants people to continue being vigilant about their vehicles, as ...
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Health department administers Cass County’s first COVID-19 vaccines
DOWAGIAC — After months of waiting, Cass County now has the tools to fight back against the COVID-19 ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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SMCAS medics receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations
BERRIEN COUNTY — Sofia De Jong, a medic with the Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service was one of ...
Education
Virtual Vikings give presentation to city council
Some of the names of students have been updated since an earlier publication. The Niles Daily Star regrets ...
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Niles City Council denies Ring Lardner marker replacement due to price tag
NILES — A historical marker will not be getting city funding, following a Monday vote. The Niles City ...
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Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Cass County Cancer Service
DOWAGIAC — It may not have been Christmas, but the Cass County Cancer Service received a gift that ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: COVID-19 cases increase over Christmas holiday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases have risen since the Christmas holiday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Niles city leaders ask for return of missing baby Jesus taken from nativity scene
NILES — Over the Christmas weekend, something seemed to go missing at the intersection of Main and S. ...
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Two young adults injured in Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — “Intoxicating substances” are suspected to have been a factor in a crash that injured two ...
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Niles Police Log: Dec. 18-22
Dec. 18 1:03 a.m. – Inner/Silverbrook, arrest 1:05 a.m. – S. 11th/Beaver, traffic stop 1:24 a.m. – ...
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Movie theaters, bowling alleys reopen with mixed feelings
NILES — The low growl as a bowling ball heads for the pins can be heard again at ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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Honor Credit Union partners with Starks Family Funeral Home to fund drone for Berrien County
ST. JOSEPH — Honor Credit Union partnered with Starks Family Funeral Homes to help Sheriff Paul Bailey and ...
Community News
City, community partners wrap around local homeless individuals as temperatures drop
NILES — A few camping tents, picnic tables, a portable restroom and a firepit have taken up residence ...
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New tattoo shop opens in downtown Niles
NILES — Walking by the storefront at 207 N. Second Street, one might think the space was a ...
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Geer remembered for his dedication to Brandywine athletics
NILES — The Brandywine Bobcat Nation recently lost a member of its family. Ronald Henry Geer, 77, passed ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass counties reported new COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of ...
