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Niles grad named to dean’s list at Manchester University

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. — A Niles graduate is being recognized for her academic achievements. Brittany Udell, of Niles, ...

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No injuries reported in Niles house fire

NILES — No one was injured in a structure fire in the city of Niles Wednesday night, according ...

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Berrien County’s only women, family homeless shelter launches fundraiser for repairs

BERRIEN COUNTY — An area nonprofit organization is raising funds to repair Berrien County’s only women and family ...

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Niles church to host Billy Shelton for Black History Month benefit concert

NILES — A local church and an iconic musician are teaming up to bring the community together. Michiana ...

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Friends and community help Niles business achieve ‘new image’

By JAMES NELDON Leader Publications Contributor NILES — Those passing through downtown Niles might see newly minted designs ...

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Underground Railroad Society of Cass County honors Black History Month

CASSOPOLIS — One local nonprofit is recognizing Black History Month by remembering Cass County’s history with the Underground ...

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New tattoo business to bring ‘comfortable, professional’ experience to downtown Niles

NILES — Sara Midkiff and Sierra Litka greeted clients both new and old as they filtered in and ...

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South Bend man transported to hospital following Milton Township crash

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A South Bend man was taken to the hospital following a Cass County crash, according ...

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UPDATE: Niles Police Department, MSP assist U.S. Marshals in fugitive search

NILES — A federal law enforcement agency enlisted the help of local law enforcement for a Monday evening ...

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Heavy snow, dangerous roads on the way to southwest Michigan

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Residents should take precautions and stay off the roads Wednesday and Thursday due to a ...

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DEVELOPING: Police responding to situation on Third Street in Niles

NILES — Police are currently responding to an active situation on Third Street in Niles. At least a ...

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Registered dietitian nutritionist to discuss food, cancer risk

ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland is inviting the community to join registered dietitian nutritionist Elizabeth McGreal for ...

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Four sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court

NILES – Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on drug, weapon and other ...

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Schools across southwest Michigan awarded MEC grants

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications surprised 28 teachers in January with grant awards from the 2022 Strengthening ...

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Elkhart man gets probation for assaulting a woman near Niles

CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, an Elkhart man was sentenced to probation for assaulting a woman ...

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Berrien County commissioners learn more about ARPA funding

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners learned more details about American Rescue Plan Act funding requirements Thursday as ...

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Brandywine superintendent to retire at end of school year

NILES — Karen Weimer is ready for her next chapter. The longtime Brandywine Community Schools superintendent recently announced ...

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Niles nonprofit hosts first of four financial literacy workshops

NILES — One area organization has taken on the responsibility of educating Niles community members on the finances ...

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State police pledges action after finding racial disparities in traffic stops

NILES — A law enforcement agency is taking the necessary steps to ensure its practices are fair to ...

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YMCA of Greater Michiana to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics in partnership with MDHHS

BERRIEN COUNTY — The YMCA of Greater Michiana in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human ...

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Niles Police Logs: Jan. 9-22

Jan. 9 12:20 a.m. — 1200 block Ferry, suspicious vehicle 1:03 a.m. — 900 block S. 11th, juvenile ...

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Niles DDA Main Street announces return of Match on Main grant program

NILES — A statewide grant program that has helped several downtown businesses in the past has returned once ...

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Niles City Council approves grant application, other business

NILES — Niles City Council got straight to business Monday evening, approving a number of action items. During ...

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Niles DDA hopes to have new downtown gathering space in place by late spring, early summer

NILES — Work to dismantle the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience was underway Tuesday morning, but Niles Main Street ...

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Lighthouse Chorus to offer singing valentines

NILES — One area group is giving Michiana residents the chance to make Valentine’s Day unforgettable this year ...

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