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PHOTO STORY: Live music draws crowds to downtown Niles’ Third Thursday

NILES — The NODE, located at Second and Main streets in downtown Niles, was buzzing with excitement Thursday ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,852 ...

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Brandywine grad released by WWE

NILES — On Wednesday, World Wrestling Entertainment announced its latest round of releases — and a Brandywine graduate ...

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LADD donates to Cass County Medical Care Facility

CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit supported a fellow Cass County organization this week. Tuesday afternoon, Living Alternatives for ...

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Cass County jury trials to restart

CASSOPOLIS – With the number of COVID cases trending downward and many pandemic restrictions lifting, Cass County court ...

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United Way relaunches 21-Day Equity Challenge in honor of Juneteenth

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following the success of its first two 21-Day Equity Challenges that were offered in January ...

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Fireworks show set for July 2 in Niles

NILES — The show will go on. After a hiatus due to COVID-19 precautions in 2020, fireworks will ...

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Spectrum Health Lakeland hospitals earn maternity care honors

St. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital has earned a platinum designation for maternal care from the ...

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Brandywine student painting places top 30 in nationwide competition

NILES – A Brandywine Middle/High School student has placed as one of the top 30 finalists in a ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 889,001 cases, 19,176 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,209 COVID-19 cases and 267 deaths, according to the ...

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Niles native topic for New Buffalo Friends of the Library presentation

NEW BUFFALO — Author, playwright and sports journalist Ring Lardner will be profiled at the next Community Forum ...

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SMC announces spring 2021 president’s, dean’s lists

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College recently released the lists of students named to its spring 2021 president’s and ...

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Arson suspected as fire departments battle blaze at former National Standard building

NILES – Around 9 a.m. Wednesday, four and a half hours after the call came in to the ...

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PHOTO STORY: Brandywine’s Class of 2021 inspires younger students to reach for graduation

NILES – The Brandywine class of 2021 did the graduates’ annual “Cat Walk” outdoors Tuesday afternoon. The tradition ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 888,581 cases, 19,176 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,835 COVID-19 cases and 267 deaths, according to the ...

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PHOTO STORY: Niles community comes together for Memorial Day

NILES – Community members of all ages lined the Main Street corridor in downtown Niles on Monday morning ...

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Niles Police Log: May 19-26

May 19 12:25 a.m. – Sycamore, suspicious vehicle 5:27 a.m. – 1600 block N. Fifth, suspicious situation 8:16 ...

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Lakeland to offer walk-in options for COVID-19 vaccinations

ST. JOSEPH — Spectrum Health Lakeland will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines at four new locations throughout southwest Michigan ...

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United Way of Southwest Michigan launches Summer Stock Up food drive for local pantries

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Kellogg Company and its charitable fund as a primary driver, United Ways across Michigan ...

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Sheriff Paul Bailey to retire after 21 years in office, 40-year career

BERRIEN COUNTY – Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is not done yet, but after this term, he is ...

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LMC names Major Cooper as dean, diversity, equity, inclusion

BENTON HARBOR — Major Cooper has been named the first dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Lake ...

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Local physician named Berrien County medical director

BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has a new medical director with Niles ties. The Berrien County Health Department ...

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PHOTO STORY: Niles High School graduates Class of 2021

NILES – In a year of constantly adapting to COVID-19 mandates and precautions, the Niles High School class ...

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Former Detroit Lions launch cannabis brand, progress on Niles location

NILES – The former Billiard Garden at 1286 S. 11th St. in Niles has undergone a renovation throughout ...

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Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest winners announced

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest’s results are in, and a pair of local poets stood above ...

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