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SMC trustees updated on campus life
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees Jan. 12 heard a presentation on supporting student engagement through ...
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Three suspects arrested on drug, weapons charges following search warrants in Niles, Benton townships
BERRIEN COUNTY — Three were arrested this week on drug and weapons charges following the execution of search ...
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Cass County Medical Care Facility welcomes new administrator
CASSOPOLIS — With the help of a recent staffing change, one area organization is looking to expand and ...
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Niles High School hosts blood drive
NILES — This week, community members gathered in the Niles High School parking to help save lives, one ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cooler weather on the horizon for Hunter Ice Festival
NILES — Thursday, ice carvers were hard at work sculpting frozen masterpieces for this weekend’s Hunter Ice Festival ...
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Industry employee shares how cannabis helped her kick opioids
DOWAGIAC — With the emergence of cannabis operations across Cass County in 2021, one such business owner is ...
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Edwardsburg schools to go remote Friday due to bus driver shortage
EDWARDSBURG — Due to a continued shortage of bus drivers, Edwardsburg Public Schools will be in remote learning ...
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County nature trails, COVID-19 guidelines steer discussion at Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting
ST. JOSEPH – Trails and COVID-19 were major topics for Berrien County Commissioners Thursday morning at their Committee ...
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Niles Township board to discuss pros, cons of recreational marijuana
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — During a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees agreed ...
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Indiana ice carver enjoying first Hunter Ice Festival
NILES — There is a new carver on the ice block at this year’s Hunter Ice Festival, and ...
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Niles City Council discusses outdoor spaces
NILES — Niles city officials got a chance this week to learn more about how their outdoor spaces ...
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Brandywine High School to participate in safe-driving program
NILES — Students at one local high school will have the opportunity to become better, safer drivers. Thursday, ...
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Commissioners elect new officers, select new meeting time
CASSOPOLIS — New leadership is now in place in Cass County government. During the Cass County Board of ...
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Stone Lake Bar and Grill opens in downtown Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — A newly opened bar and grill in southwest Michigan is aiming to be a place where ...
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Niles schools to go remote Thursday, Friday due to transportation shortage
NILES — Due to a transportation staffing shortage, Niles Community Schools will switch to remote learning Thursday and ...
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Niles Township Planning Commission discusses ordinance, master plan updates
NILES — The Niles Charter Township planning commission hosted its first meeting of the year Tuesday evening. The ...
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Dowagiac, Galien women identified as victims in Pokagon Township car fire
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The two people who succumbed to injuries caused by a car fire in Pokagon Township ...
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City council votes against immediate closure of the NODE after surprise motion
NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience has been a hot-button issue since its inception, and one city ...
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Dowagiac schools name December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
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Dowagiac modifies, expands Housing Incentive Plan
DOWAGIAC — Applicants who wish to apply for government funds for home improvements will now potentially have access ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,681,135 cases, 27,878 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 24,901 COVID-19 cases and 390 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac DDA, chamber of commerce program director to retire
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce and the city of Dowagiac’s Downtown Development Authority announced on ...
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MDHHS updates COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools
LANSING – Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its K-12 school quarantine and isolation ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools approves teacher contract
DOWAGIAC — After months of negotiations, Dowagiac teachers finally have a contract. During its regular meeting on Monday, ...
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Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department hosts appreciation banquet
DOWAGIAC — Whether its members are brand new or have put in more than 45 years of service, ...
