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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...
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.
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...
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...
Niles man gets prison time for sexually assaulting children
NILES — A Niles man who sexually molested young girls over a five-year period received a prison sentence Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Lawrence Charles Vail, 42, of Niles, pleaded no contest to one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was sentenced to 120 months […] The post Niles man gets prison time for sexually assaulting children appeared first on Leader Publications.
Strong thunderstorms set to push across West Michigan Monday morning
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Strong thunderstorms are set to charge across West Michigan Monday morning. A few storms could contain gusty winds and heavy rain, according to News Channel 3 meteorologists. As of 9:15 a.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for a portion of Berrien County, but has since...
MDOT to start next phase of work on U.S. 12 and M-51 interchange
NILES, Mich. -- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Transportation will start two road and bridge repair projects Monday in two counties, one of them being Berrien County. The project includes rebuilding the U.S.12 and M-51 interchange in Niles. Whitmer lists the next phase of the interchange...
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