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Cass County

Lewis Cass ISD pulls together for distant learning

CASS COUNTY — As school systems were informed Thursday that classes would not be reuniting for the remainder of the current school year, distance learning ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, April 4, 2020 8:09 am

News

Niles neighbors share errands, cook for one another while social distancing

NILES — Social distancing measures in response to state mandates set in place by the COVID-19 threat have continued to change how communities interact. For ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:47 am

berrien county

With schools closed, early childhood educators adapt

From story time to learning to spell, learning has not come to a halt for students and teachers in the Brandywine Community Schools and Niles ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:25 am

berrien county

Weekly Berrien County board of commissioners meeting hosted live, online

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners hosted its weekly meeting Thursday in a new format to accommodate social distancing measures. Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:22 am

Brandywine Education

Niles photographer extends photo sessions for graduations, proms

NILES — While schools remain under state mandates until at least April 13, and are likely to remain closed through the rest of the scheduled ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:59 am

News

Community members step up in a mask shortage stitch

NILES — When Amy Krueger Archer shared on social media she was sewing face masks, she knew she wanted to do something meaningful to help ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 9:08 am

Business

The Brass Eye adapts business to beer, wine delivery

NILES — The Brass Eye in downtown Niles has a different look about it. The welcoming atmosphere is still the same, but the dining and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 8:55 am

Brandywine Education

Niles, Brandywine address uncertainty in school year

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Uncertainty continues in the wake of class cancellations amid COVID-19 concerns. Schools were mandated to shut down in-person classes as of March ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 8:55 am

Berrien County

Emergency child care options to be provided for essential workers

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handed down her executive order for “Stay at home, stay safe” on Monday, regional organizations were mobilized to ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, March 28, 2020 7:23 am

News

Local grocers reassure shoppers on stock, safety

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As grocery stores implement intensive cleaning protocols, and with stocks of certain items leaving shelves faster than the deliveries arrive, grocers are ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, March 28, 2020 7:15 am

Business

Local marijuana dispensary approaches challenges of new offerings, COVID-19

NILES — In the wake of getting its business off of the ground, Green Stem has also been dealing with the arrival of the COVID-19 ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 27, 2020 9:09 am

Business

Anonymous donor, local florist team up to surprise West Woods residents

NILES — Tuesday afternoon, a video from The Flower Cart, a florist in Niles, went up on Facebook showing flower arrangements being dropped off at ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:02 am

Dowagiac

Area museums provide online content for students, residents

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Statewide mandates have closed nonessential business and schools throughout the state in response to the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak. While ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:01 am

News

Niles City Council approves maintenance expenses, addresses concerns

NILES — Just hours after Michigan’s governor announced a stay at home order for the state that would take effect at midnight, the Niles City ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:43 am

Business

Paws of Hope, Pizza Transit team up to find homes for animals

NILES — Imagine finding your new best friend the next time you reach for a slice of pizza. You go to open the box and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:42 am

Business

PVC furniture manufacturer in Niles sees sales boom amid COVID-19 crisis

NILES — In a time when many businesses are facing heavy mandates, at least one warehouse in Niles is bursting at the seams with business. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:36 am

Business

Stay-at-home order stymies Niles shops

NILES — As stay-at-home orders were handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday morning, Niles businesses scrambled to find out what the orders meant ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, March 23, 2020 5:56 pm

News

Popeye’s site plan approved

CORRECTION: A previous version of this article misidentified the type of request Popeye’s was approved for. Wednesday, Popeye’s had its site plan approved by the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 20, 2020 8:54 am

Berrien County

Communities turn to social media to connect businesses, resources

BERRIEN COUNTY — Precautions going into effect through the week in response to the COVID-19 virus have limited brick and mortar businesses from operating as ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 20, 2020 8:51 am

Dowagiac

Weather advisory warns of overnight storms, wind

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN — Weather advisories for Thursday evening include potential thunderstorms and wind speeds of 45 to 50 miles per hour in the Niles, Dowagiac ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:34 pm

News

Wonderland among closures mandated on Monday

NILES — The precautionary measures handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday, in response to the COVID-19 threat, have seen communities getting more and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:59 am

Business

Businesses catering to brides, events soldier forward in uncertain times

NILES — Planning a wedding can take months to years to get the date just right for the bride and groom. Dates are secured at ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:53 am

News

Township offices opt to stay open for the time being

NILES TOWNSHIP — Concerns about the coronavirus were voiced by two parties on Monday night at the Niles Charter Township meeting. While six of the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:55 am

Berrien County

With schools closed, parents seek childcare solutions

NILES — Michigan parents awoke to the reality of a new challenge on Monday morning as schools K-12 were shut down across the state. “As ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:54 am

Business

Area businesses respond to forced limitations

NILES — As the announcement came down Monday morning from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to shut down dine-in services across Michigan in the midst of the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, March 16, 2020 5:42 pm

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