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Michigan stepping up speed enforcement to address increase in fatal crashes

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — For more than a year, law enforcement agencies across the nation have reported an alarming ...

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Niles woman gets prison time for causing fire after falling asleep while smoking

NILES – Two area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Jennifer Centerial Allen, ...

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Nonprofit fighting homelessness presented Golden Acorn Award for Excellence

BERRIEN COUNTY — Reshella Hawkins was at a loss for words last week Wednesday. Hawkins, the interim executive ...

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Whirlpool Corporation announces community basket auction to benefit United Way

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — “Giving Tuesday” is right around the corner — the global day of giving that encourages ...

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Honor Credit Union announces winners of 12th annual Teacher Awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced the 12th Annual Teacher Award winners. With each year that ...

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Pokagon Band, Four Winds Casinos donate 1,000 Thanksgiving food boxes to those in need

NEW BUFFALO — Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos donated 1,000 food boxes to those ...

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Niles assault sends man to prison

NILES – Two area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Jason Michael Kerns, ...

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Berrien County commissioners get first look at strategic plan

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners got their first look Thursday at the county’s proposed new strategic plan ...

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Inmate found dead at Berrien County Jail

ST. JOSEPH — An inmate at the Berrien County Jail was found dead Saturday morning, according to the ...

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Niles police seeking suspects in armed robbery at Shell gas station

NILES — A suspect is sought for armed robbery after an incident at the Niles Shell gas station ...

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Spectrum Health Lakeland acquires new spine surgery technology

ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently acquired the Mazor X Stealth Edition Robotic Guidance Platform. The Platform ...

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League of Women Voters to host virtual immigration discussion

The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties has announced plans to host a presentation and ...

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Dowagiac man given probation for causing serious injury while driving under the influence

NILES — In a Berrien County drunk driving case, a Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation and jail ...

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Benton Harbor man gets prison for Niles drunk driving incident

NILES – A Benton Harbor man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after pleading ...

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Berrien County health officials report increasing COVID-19 cases, encourage vaccination

BERRIEN COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over — that was the message shared by Berrien ...

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Walton Road Bridge open following construction work

BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP — A local road previously under construction has reopened for commuters to use. A contractor has ...

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Berrien Community Foundation seeking volunteers for Senior Care Kit project

BERRIEN COUNTY — A local organization is gearing up for its annual holiday giving event, and it needs ...

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Lake Michigan College celebrates International Education Week

BENTON HARBOR — Next week, Lake Michigan College’s Internationalization Committee will celebrate International Education Week with a series ...

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Caring Circle celebrates 40 years of service in southwest Michigan

ST. JOSEPH – Throughout the month of November, Caring Circle, formerly Hospice at Home, celebrates 40 years of ...

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MSP offers Michiganders winter emergency preparedness tips

LANSING — With winter weather approaching, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,166,517 cases, 22,521 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 17,731 COVID-19 cases and 311 deaths, according to the ...

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Niles man heading back to prison on drunk driving charges

NILES – A Niles man is going back to prison after being convicted of third-offense drunk driving and ...

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Berrien County Health Department offering Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11

BENTON HARBOR — Following the recent authorization and recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Berrien County Health Department announces new health officer

BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved naming the current Berrien County Health Department ...

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Leadership Accelerator Program moves to LMC

BENTON HARBOR — The Leadership Accelerator Program has a new home. Lake Michigan College announced it will now ...

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