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Tuesday forecast: Warmer temperatures and mostly sunny skies

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A bright, sunny day should be on its way today, according to the National Weather ...

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Berrien County Sheriff’s investigating inmate death

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a male inmate that occurred at the Berrien ...

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U.S. Rep. Fred Upton announces retirement after 35 years as congressman

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Longtime U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, has announced he will not seek another term ...

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Two felons sent to prison on weapons charges

NILES — A police chase in a stolen car led two men to prison in Berrien County Court ...

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Body found in St. Joseph River confirmed to be missing motorist

The body of a motorist reported missing Saturday has been found in the St. Joseph River, according to ...

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Indiana Michigan Power announces $66 million Niles Area Transmission Improvements Project

NILES — A multi-million dollar project to strengthen the electrical network in Berrien and Cass counties is now ...

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Police identify new vehicle of interest in fatal hit-and-run

NILES TOWNSHIP – The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the vehicle ...

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LMC presents ‘Sweeney Todd’

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Lake Michigan College’s visual and performing arts department will present its spring musical production, ...

College

SMC, LMC students eligible for financial assistance through Michigan Works!

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Individuals who are pursuing their education at Lake Michigan College or Southwestern Michigan College have ...

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Two Buchanan men sentenced in Berrien County Court

NILES — A Buchanan man was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty in two separate incidents. Michael ...

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‘The system abandoned you’: Judge sentences teen to prison for crime committed when he was 16

NILES – A local youth was sentenced to prison Monday for his role in a 2019 home invasion ...

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Homeowners hit by COVID-19 hardship may qualify for $25,000

MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass County residents who have endured financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now ...

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Robson’s Country Store to host pop-up market

BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — Local vendors will convene at a local meat market next weekend to sell their goods. ...

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Local Michigan Works! offender success program achieves highest placement rate in state

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Offender Success program achieved the highest placement rate ...

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Berrien County Sheriff’s Department warns of phone scam

BERRIEN COUNTY — A new scam is on the rise in southwest Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department ...

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Man responsible for string of Berrien County home invasions sentenced to prison

NILES – A South Bend man is going to prison for his involvement in a string of home ...

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Lawn in order: Prosecutor comments on ‘major’ meth bust; suspects named

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with names of the suspects. CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Prosecutor Victor ...

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Judge: There was a child in the house and drugs all over the place — Niles man sentenced to prison

NILES — A Niles man with a history of drug dealing was sentenced to prison Monday. Cortez Carlos ...

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Niles woman sentenced to prison for tampering with electronic monitoring device

NILES – A Niles woman is heading back to prison after violating her parole and probation. Michalle Renee ...

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Public invited to conservation open house in Berrien County

BENTON HARBOR — Berrien County residents interested in the county’s conservation efforts are invited to an open house ...

Community News

Drug bust uncovers 1.2 pounds of meth, multi-state sales conspiracy

NILES – What began as a traffic stop has turned into a drug bust involving three counties in ...

Community News

Berrien County hears update on tower project

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners heard an update about plans for a south county communications tower at ...

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Police rule out suspected vehicle in fatal hit-and-run with pedestrian

NILES TOWNSHIP — A vehicle suspected to have been involved in a recent fatal hit-and-run crash has been ...

Education

Experts discuss childcare workforce crisis, local impact

MICHIGAN — As parents have returned to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, a national childcare crisis has been ...

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PET OF THE WEEK: Murrie, of Save a Stray

Meet Murrie, a 6-year-old shepherd from ​​Save a Stray. Murrie is a calm, loving dog that walks well ...

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