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City stands behind decision despite company’s plea to reconsider
A hydroelectric redevelopment company that has proposed restoring the Pucker Street Dam has asked the Niles city council ...
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Contributions slow down after holiday season
After the holiday season, the need for many families who use the Salvation Army does not stop, but ...
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YMCA of Southwest Michigan announces new leadership
Mark Weber, CEO of the YMCA of Southwest Michigan, announced three promotions within the organization to take effect ...
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What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners that want to make Niles their lifelong ...
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Mendel Center to host annual hospitality job fair, talent showcase
BENTON TOWNSHIP — A hospitality job fair and talent showcase will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, ...
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SMC to host nursing meetings next week
Southwestern Michigan College will host two informational forums about nursing and health care, from 1 to 3 p.m. ...
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Police log Feb. 1 – Feb. 2
Feb. 1 9:23 a.m. — 400 block Wurz, health and safety 9:51 a.m. — 1600 Silverbrook, obstruction to ...
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Senate approves criminal justice reforms
LANSING — The Michigan Senate approved bipartisan legislation last week to reform the state’s criminal justice system, said ...
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Local flower shop owners offer advice for Valentine’s Day
From hiding engagement rings in bouquets to trekking through a foot of snow in order to get flowers ...
Cass County
Helping Hands of Cass County to expand service
Helping Hands of Cass County will soon expand the services it provides to local families in need, offering ...
Dowagiac
Two arrested on suspicion of selling crack
Detectives with the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team arrested two 36-year-old men Wednesday on preliminary drug charges. A ...
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Winter festival returns to downtown Saturday
An array of dazzling frozen sculptures will spring to life on the streets of downtown this weekend, as ...
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Salvation Army hires new volunteer leader
Dowagiac’s Tim Douglas knows how hard it can be to ask for help. While he living in Florida, ...
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Niles High School students write to congressman
Niles High School earth science students have called upon U.S. Rep. Fred Upton to take action to help ...
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Upton Foundation announces spring grant deadline
ST. JOSEPH — The next grant deadline for the Frederick S. Upton Foundation is March 15, 2017. All ...
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Niles man dies in Howard Township crash
A Niles man died Wednesday evening after losing control of his vehicle while attempting to pass another driver ...
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Niles Elks hosts Valentine’s comedy night
The Niles Elks Lodge will host Detroit comedian Dwayne Gill and opener Nate Armbruster for their annual Valentine’s ...
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St. Mary’s Church to host program on heart health
St. Mary’s Church will host a free presentation by Dr. Andrew Fiedler, heart specialist at Memorial Hospital in ...
Lake Michigan College
‘Odd Squad LIVE!’ coming to LMC
BENTON TOWNSHIP — Fans of PBS’ Odd Squad will have a chance to see their favorite characters live ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Tuesday, Jan. 31
Tuesday, Jan. 31 9:30 a.m. — 100 block N. Front, counterfeit complaint 10:10 a.m. — 200 block James, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac man facing 25 years in prison for assaulting 13-year-old
A Dowagiac man will face at least 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of ...
Dowagiac
Band boosters host dinner fundraiser Feb. 18
Heaping plates of fresh spaghetti and the powerful sounds from Dowagiac’s student bands will come together to form ...
Dowagiac
Teen, adult charged with car theft
A Kalamazoo man and a Mishawaka teenager have been charged in connection with a car theft that occurred ...
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Local author to host open house Feb. 13
As a child, Niles children’s author Cheri Hallwood relied on a vivid imagination to keep her from getting ...
Buchanan
Buchanan takes measures against possible MRSA infection
School officials from Buchanan High School sent an email Tuesday evening to parents alerting them of a student ...
