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Free Narcan vending machine comes to Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - The Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) and Berrien County Trial Court have partnered to address opioid overdoses by bringing a free Narcan vending machine to the South County Building at 1205 N. Front St. in Niles. County officials say the lifesaving medication is currently available during...
Lake Michigan beach to get lifesaving, high-tech robot
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- A new robot meant to save lives is coming to the shores of Lake Michigan. Berrien County’s Silver Beach County Park is receiving a donated E.M.I.L.Y. (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard) Water Rescue Device, Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams said. The high-tech tool is a...
‘Ollie Strong’: ‘Human Etch-A-Sketch’ runs through Niles for local child battling cancer
NILES — Community members gathered at Riverfront Park Saturday morning – decked out in “Ollie Strong” t-shirts – to honor and support Ollie Gauthier, a local child battling cancer. Iowa resident Rik Zortman, known as the “Human Etch-A-Sketch,” ran through downtown Niles using GPS to spell the words “Twins” and “Gabe,” in honor of Ollie […] The post ‘Ollie Strong’: ‘Human Etch-A-Sketch’ runs through Niles for local child battling cancer appeared first on Leader Publications.
Police shoot at vehicle amid pursuit in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Tuesday, May 14,where police fired their guns at a driver after he backed up and crashed into their police vehicles during a pursuit in Berrien County. State police detectives were called to investigate an incident involving two officers, one...
Niles Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for The Embers
NILES — A new business was officially welcomed into the community Tuesday afternoon. The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce and other community members gathered to celebrate The Embers at Signal Point, 1487 Signal Point, Niles, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owned by Kim Putney, Hunter Putney and Carli Putney of Sugarellas Catering, The Embers at Signal […] The post Niles Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for The Embers appeared first on Leader Publications.
Softball Game Preview: Dowagiac Hits the Road
The Dowagiac Chieftains will head out on the road to take on the Constantine Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Dowagiac is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games. In what's become a running theme this season, Dowagiac gave their fans yet another huge victory two...
MDOT holds meeting on plans to rebuild M-63 at I-94 business loop Thursday afternoon
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WSBT) — A major road project is under consideration in St. Joseph. The plan is to rebuild the M-63 at I-94 Business Loop in St. Joseph. Hundreds of people have filled out surveys detailing what they want accomplished. Thursday’s meeting will go over plans that have...
New Heights Laundry Hub expands access to clean laundry in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — A Benton Harbor business is expanding access to clean laundry and social services. The New Heights Laundry Hub celebrated their grand opening in Benton Harbor on Thursday. The location is where 60% of the population struggles to make ends meets. The new facility is...
Twin City Players offering Improv Comedy Workshop
ST. JOSPEH, Mich. -- The Twin City Players in St. Joseph is holding an Improv Comedy Workshop at 7 p.m. on June 20 at their studio on Glenlord Road. Led by improv veteran Stephen Kadwell, the workshop will introduce some of the fundamentals of improv and team participants to build characters and scenes from scratch.
New hires, retirement celebrated in Chikaming
HARBERT — The Chikaming Township Board approved the hiring of new police officers while bidding a fond farewell to Assistant Fire Chief David Oldenburg during its May 9 regular meeting. Fire Chief Allen Weich said Oldenburg was somebody he looked up to and was influenced by from his earliest...
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