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Berrien County

Redbud Roots obtains medical marijuana licenses from the state

BUCHANAN — After a 10-month process, Redbud Roots received state licenses Dec. 7 to operate a medical marijuana grow operation and a processing lab in ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 20, 2018 9:59 am

Berrien County

Local author to host book reading of ‘Paper Peyton: Explores the Desert’

NILES — When LaRyssa Knight-Hodges was growing up in Niles, she found her inspiration for learning and teaching while listening to the frequent author readings ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 20, 2018 9:53 am

Berrien County

Funeral home seeking children’s coats to help fill local need

NILES — Since November, Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services has been collecting donations for its Coats of Caring program. While the community has stepped up to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 20, 2018 9:48 am

News

Draft medical marijuana ordinance revised to allow more dispensaries

Could allowing more medical marijuana dispensaries in Niles make the city feel like “Pot City, USA” or increase business investment? Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 11:27 am

Niles

Niles New Tech students partner with H.O.P.E. to collect donations for a local pantry

The food pantry shelves at Mount Calvary Helping Hands Ministry will be well stocked, thanks to the recent efforts of Niles New Tech students and ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:12 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg woman creates homemade items for people to take to keep warm

Missy Duttenhaver, of Edwardsburg, likes to unwind with her craft projects. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:10 am

Berrien County

Fifty5 at the Grand LV opens event venue on main floor of former Elks Temple

NILES — When Don and Melanie Kennedy first purchased the former Elks Temple building at 104 N. Third St., they knew they had their work ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:50 am

Berrien County

Niles resident who fled from police sentenced

NILES — A Niles man who ran from police despite their attempts to stop him will face prison time for the crime. Dustin Jason Lamont ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:07 am

Niles

Mount Olive Church hosts shopping event to promote small business

Holiday shoppers hunting for something signature to put under the Christmas tree had a pretty good chance of finding it Friday at the Bell Building. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 17, 2018 10:04 am

berrien county

Berrien County Cancer Services celebrate location change

After a year and a half of planning, members of the Berrien County Cancer Services had the opportunity to celebrate their new office location Dec. ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 17, 2018 9:56 am

Berrien County

UPDATE: Police take suspect into custody following second barricade incident

NILES — A suspect who barricaded himself in a Niles Township home on two separate occasions has been taken into custody, according to the Berrien ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 14, 2018 3:37 pm

Niles

Meet and greet seeks to spread the word about social services program at local libraries

Since May, a Library of Michigan grant has given social service workers the opportunity to work with residents across Berrien and Cass counties by being ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 14, 2018 9:30 am

News

Niles Allied Health students qualify for statewide medical professionals competition

High school students do not usually volunteer to spend their free time sitting in a classroom to take a test, especially one they will not ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 14, 2018 9:26 am

Buchanan

Historic home demolished to make way for business

A 150-year-old home that has been at the center of debate since late last year was demolished Thursday at 212 Main St. in Buchanan. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 13, 2018 10:02 am

Niles

Howard Township Fire Department sells Christmas trees to raise Fire Association funds

For more than a decade, those looking to find the perfect Christmas tree have been able to visit the Howard Township Fire Department to make ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 13, 2018 9:58 am

Niles

Niles Service League delivers presents Sunday to 10 local families

This holiday season, Merrilly Nicolazzi, a Niles Service League treasurer, got to help keep the magic of Santa Claus alive for a 5-year-old boy. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 13, 2018 9:50 am

Niles

Purchase agreement made with medical marijuana grower

City council members are continuing to discuss what the future of medical and recreational marijuana will look like in Niles. During a city council meeting ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 9:08 am

Niles

Local photographer selling artwork to benefit St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

If a picture is worth more than a thousand words, then Harry Trescher’s artwork speaks volumes. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 9:04 am

Niles

Local churches to host free Christmas meals for community

Local churches are looking to give the gift of food and fellowship this holiday season by hosting free Christmas dinners for the community. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 9:02 am

News Main

Buchanan students seek to share kindness with refugee children through art

BUCHANAN — Buchanan High School students spent weeks hand crafting personalized portraits of children across the globe in an effort to spread kindness. For the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:40 am

Berrien County

Photo story: Cookies and Canvas draws more than 200 to Howard-Ellis fundraiser

NILES — Howard-Ellis Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization hosted a Cookie and Canvas event Thursday, Dec. 6. Families were invited to come together for a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:38 am

berrien county

Annual Shop with a Cop program provides Christmas presents for 54 children

Santa’s helpers donned the uniforms of local police officers Saturday, as dozens across Berrien County took part in the Shop with a Cop program at ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 10, 2018 9:52 am

Buchanan

Photo story: Ottawa Elementary School students learn how to roller skate

BUCHANAN — Kindergarten students at Ottawa Elementary School laced up their roller skates Tuesday afternoon and set to work practicing the craft in their gym ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 7, 2018 10:43 am

Niles

Spiritual Vision Church of God in Christ to celebrate 14 years

Spiritual Vision Church of God in Christ started its congregation with five members – a far cry from the more than 80 members that are ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 7, 2018 9:14 am

Buchanan

Buchanan residents help to create little food pantry

Across Berrien and Cass counties, Little Free Libraries have been popping up, allowing people to donate unwanted books or pick up books to read. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 7, 2018 9:10 am

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