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Eastside Connections student recognized for efforts to help foster children
Forty years ago, Niles native Loren Michael Harris was a foster care child, shuffled from home to home, ...
Dowagiac
SMC to implement Potawatomi language class
Like many Michiana communities, much of Dowagiac’s history and culture has been shaped by a language spoken by ...
Business
Downtown consignment shop offering deals, party for 10th anniversary
Downtown’s WHO kNEW? Consignment will turn 10 years old this month — and everyone is invited to its ...
Cass County
Dowagiac artist teaches free art classes for local children
The Greater Niles Federal Credit Union and Porky’s Party Place, both located in Cassopolis, recently joined with the ...
Dowagiac
police log — March 31-April 3
Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to March 31 to April 3: March 31 11 ...
Cass County
Sheriff K-9 tracks down crash victim
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was called to action Saturday in order to track down the driver ...
Dowagiac
County parks hosting annual Lawless event
The Grand Old City will not be the only place for local children to get their springtime sugar ...
Dowagiac
Optimists hosting annual pancake breakfast April 15
The smell of batter and sausages sizzling on the hot stovetop will waft through the halls of Dowagiac ...
Cass County
Presentation on Webb Miller next in museum lecture series
In 1915, Cass County and Dowagiac native Webb Miller quit his job at the Chicago American newspaper to ...
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Merritt Elementary students celebrate reading: Slideshow
To celebrate March as National Reading Month, students at Merritt Elementary got to finish out the month with ...
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LMC hosts organ donor registry drive in honor of instructor
BENTON TOWNSHIP — Lake Michigan College will host an organ donation registration and blood drive from 9 a.m. ...
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Health department aims to prevent underage drinking
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department is promoting Alcohol Awareness Month this April in partnership with ...
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What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their lifelong ...
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Mother of carbon monoxide victim starts Go Fund Me page
Among a collection of balloons, stuffed animals and candles, the memorial tribute to 13-year-old Bryan Douglas Watts, who ...
Business
Three new members join Lakeland Health Foundations boards
NILES — Lakeland Health Foundations recently welcomed the addition of three new board members, including Mike Birkholm, to ...
Business
Dowagiac Sears’ fate not tied to fortunes of main company
During the last several weeks, speculation has run rampant about the future of retail giant Sears after company ...
Dowagiac
MSU honors SMC arts and sciences dean
The irony of winning Michigan State University’s agricultural recognition is not lost on Southwestern Michigan College’s Scott A. ...
Berrien County
Governor signs criminal reform bills
When it comes ending the cycle of crime and incarceration that many of Michigan’s offenders find themselves in, ...
Business
Honor, chamber hosting Easter Egg hunt Saturday
With a lineup of new activities joining some old favorites, parents will not have to say much to ...
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UPDATE: Carbon monoxide victim identified as 13-year-old Niles boy
A 13-year-old Niles boy, Bryan Douglas Watts, was reported dead Saturday afternoon as a result of a carbon ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
UPDATE: Witnesses share details on Quality Inn carbon monoxide leak
UPDATE: Lakeland Hospital spokeswoman Jessica Hines has confirmed that one child transported to Lakeland-Niles was dead on arrival. ...
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Quality Inn evacuated after elevations of carbon monoxide detected
The Quality Inn and Suites, located at 1265 S. 11th St. in Niles was evacuated on Saturday morning, ...
Dowagiac
Presentation on Webb Miller next in museum spring lecture series
In 1915, Cass County and Dowagiac native Webb Miller quit his job at the Chicago American newspaper to ...
Dowagiac
Area expert shares tips to maintain clean air in home
When it comes to maintaining a safe and clean household, most people focus on the threats they can ...
Dowagiac
Ham radio historian honors forgotten legend
Even 60 years after his death in a tragic plane crash, there are some who recognize and appreciate ...
