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Niles man faces prison time for sexually assaulting young children
It’s 120 months to 15 years in prison for a Niles man who sexually molested young girls during a five-year period. Lawrence Charles Vail, 42, pleaded no contest to one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Berrien County Court. He must pay more than $500 in fines and costs and register as a sex offender.
Summer Time Traveler: A Day at the Olympics at North Berrien Historical Museum
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The North Berrien Historical Museum, in partnership with the Coloma Public Library, will host Summer Time Traveler: A Day at the Olympics on Thursday for children 6 to 12. Organizers say children will learn about the history of the Olympic games and compete in several events...
River Valley Wranglers riders prepare for Youth Fair
THREE OAKS — Every Thursday evening as Berrien County Youth Fair approached, riders (and horses) participating in the River Valley Wranglers Club equine project were busy practicing at the Rossman family’s Lake Breeze Farm near Lakeside. The 2024 “Explore Planet Fair” week is scheduled for Sept. 12-17 at...
Lake Township trustee race takes shape
BRIDGMAN — Lake Township Trustees Amanda Drew, Mike Essig and Nancy Mensinger secured their renomination Tuesday for new terms, along with one newcomer Bill Shutler. Voters had to decide a five-way battle for four seats. Essig led the field, with 502 votes, followed by Shuler with 500, Mensinger with 492, Drew with 355 and Sarah Buist with 316, according to unofficial results from the Berrien County Clerk’s Office.
Fair rides wristband vouchers on sale
BERRIEN SPRINGS — A staple at the Berrien County Youth Fair has always been “Rides Wristband Days” during fair week, where on certain days and times fairgoers can ride the rides unlimited for one price. Again this year, “every day will be Rides Wristband Day,” says Executive...
Berrien County Health Department eyes renovations at south county offices
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller gave county commissioners his wish list Thursday for renovations to the health department’s space in the south county building in Niles. Speaking at Thursday morning’s Committee of the Whole meeting, where no formal board action is taken, Miller said...
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