Local News Archives

August is Breastfeeding Month

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared August Breastfeeding Month, when mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their babies due to the health benefits it provides. Berrien County Health Department lactation specialist Mistel de Varona tells us breastfeeding is best

Indeck seeking new emissions permit

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Public comment is now being taken on an application from Indeck Energy Services in Niles to change its air quality permit to better reflect the equipment installed at its facility. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes

Taylor Rental/Party Plus sold

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Taylor Rental/Party Plus is being sold. The business has announced it will be sold to Michiana Rental on August 21. After 47 years in business on M-139 in Benton Harbor, Jim and Lois Ashbrook of Bridgman are

State releases latest Eat Safe Fish Guide

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the 2023 update to its Eat Safe Fish Guide, which provides guidelines for eating locally caught fish. Department toxicologist Brandon Reid tells us due to chemicals in

Police looking for missing Niles man

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The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man out of Niles Township. 42-year-old James Alber was reported missing from an adult foster care home on August 7. He’s described as

Joe Leslie Henderson

Joe Henderson 70 of Benton Harbor departed this life on August 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. A complete obituary and services are pending. Please let’s keep the Henderson family in our prayers during this time.

Ruth Louise (Dorstewitz) Westcott

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Ruth Louise Westcott, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home. She was born November 2, 1949, in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Francis Dorstewitz and Eleanore (Schmidt) Dorstewitz. Ruth