Local Government
Business proposes housing for Niles seniors, millennials
The same Wisconsin-based private real estate company that has been working to open Berkshire Niles, a senior work ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac EAA offering free youth plane rides Saturday
Local children will get a chance to experience Dowagiac from hundreds of feet in the sky this week. ...
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Gov. Snyder creates new council to combat opioid epidemic in Michigan
LANSING — To improve coordination of Michigan’s efforts to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic, Gov. Rick Snyder today ...
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Niles police Log — Aug. 3
Aug. 3 12:50 a.m. — 1400 block Eagle, alarm police department/fire/emergency services 1:23 a.m. — Grant/N. State, traffic ...
Berrien County
Berrien County fair results — market rabbits
Grand Champion Pen of Market Rabbits First — Grace F Bachman, of Niles Second — Jacob J Janke, ...
Berrien County
Berrien County fair results — Equine Fitting and Showmanship
Champion Fitting and Showmanship Draft Horse First — Lucas H Bowen, Berrien Springs Second — Jessica S Bowen, ...
Berrien County
Berrien County fair results — dairy and cart goats
Jr. Champion Boer Goat First — Travis W Young, of Niles Second — Travis W Young, of Niles ...
Cass County
Community makes annual Fair Precious Baby Contest a success
Cass County Right to Life sponsored its annual Precious Baby Contest during the county fair, which took place ...
Cass County
Proos presents sapling to Cass County sheriff
LANSING — Sen. John Proos recently presented a catalpa tree sapling to Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke, who ...
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The Sixth Generation to perform final concert at Berrien County Youth Fair
Standing on the stage at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England listening to a standing ovation, The Sixth ...
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Pokagon Band presents check to area hospital
SOUTH BEND — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Four Winds Casinos presented an $85,000 check to ...
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SOS Johnson reminds parents to think Child Protection Registry
LANSING — It is almost back-to-school time, and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is reminding busy parents and ...
Cassopolis
McLoughlin Family Foundation organizing Great Start Program
On Thursday, six Royal Excursion buses, led by a motorcycle escort from the Cass County Sheriff and Berrien ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Aug. 15-16
Aug. 15 11 a.m. — 200 block Orchard, suspicious situation 12:25 p.m. — 400 block W. High, general ...
Cassopolis
SMC’s STEM camp is elementary
Southwestern Michigan College’s Aug. 8-10 STEM camp consisted of four workshops — one per letter — for more ...
Berrien County
Husband charged with premeditated murder
The husband of the Niles Township woman shot and killed Sunday has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder, ...
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Public invited to share feedback on Road Commission
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will host two public hearings to gauge public feedback on the possible ...
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Berrien County fair results
Cats Showmanship and Show Cats High Point Cat Showman First — Kennedy S. Melton, Baroda Second — Ross ...
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Dowagiac girl wins grand champion market hen at Youth Fair
After earning the title of grand champion market hen Tuesday, Jerrica Hargreaves, 16, of Dowagiac, and her prize-winning ...
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Snyder makes appointments to Board of Behavior Analysts
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder recently announced the initial appointments to the Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts. The ...
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Organization hosting car seat check event
Car Seats in South Central Michigan is hosting a free car seat check from 10 a.m. to 2 ...
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Red Cross urging people to donate
The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome ...
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Salvation Army and United Way are in need of help
By Stephanie Forth Stephanie.forth@leaderpub.com The Salvation Army, in partnership with United Way of Southwest Michigan, is seeking volunteers ...
Berrien County
Speed limit reduced on M-139 for Fair week
The Michigan Department of Transportation is partnering with local law enforcement and the Michigan State Police to reduce ...
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SOS starts ignition on CARS Project
The state’s Secretary of State staff is celebrating the recent launch of the new effort to modernize the ...
