Community News
Fernwood Botanical Garden executive director announces retirement
NILES — After 17 years of dedicated leadership, Carol Line has announced her plan to retire as Executive ...
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Community News
SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers
NILES — SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company has received reports that scammers are using the internet to post false ...
Local Government
Fife to run for Berrien County Treasurer
BERRIEN COUNTY — A new candidate is in the running for the title of Berrien County Treasurer. Stevensville ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners honor late sculptor Richard Hunt
ST. JOSEPH — Famed sculptor Richard Hunt, whose work graces the Niles riverfront, was honored Thursday by the ...
Community News
Garden club to feature local birding expert April 16
SAWYER — The River Valley Garden Club’s April 16 meeting will feature Lynea Hinchman, a birding expert and ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts
NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for home invasion
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Justin ...
Local Government
Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and ...
Business
WATCH: Salvation Army breaks ground on Niles Township building
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners discuss traffic cameras
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County residents shouldn’t fear having cameras placed around the area monitoring traffic, Berrien County ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time for fleeing police, device tampering
NILES — A Niles man who fled police and tampered with an electronic device was sentenced to jail ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart man gets jail time for attempted Niles Township theft
NILES — Devonte Quayshon Allen, 31, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny under false pretenses $1,000 to ...
Local Government
Berrien County Treasurer helping taxpayers avoid foreclosure
ST. JOSEPH — In tough economic times, losing one’s home for nonpayment of back taxes can be a ...
Business
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank ...
Local Government
Berrien County unofficial primary election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County for the Feb. 27 primary ...
Community News
Tyler won’t seek re-election as Berrien County Clerk
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the ...
Crime/Court
Wanted Indiana man arrested in Berrien County following multi-county chase
CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP — An Indiana man who crashed a vehicle after leading police on a chase throughout Berrien ...
Local Government
Early in-person voting begins in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan voters now have the right to cast a ballot early and in person at ...
Business
Shelton’s Jimbo Shelton wins Pat Moody Award
NILES — A local businessman has been recognized for his decades of success and service in the community. ...
Community News
Salvation Army of Niles announces new building project
NILES — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in need in ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets prison time for retail fraud
NILES — A South Bend man who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from two Niles Township ...
Community News
Berrien County Health Department reminds community members of sexual health services ahead of Valentine’s Day
BENTON HARBOR — As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Berrien County Health Department is reminding community members of its ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners host Feb. 8 meeting
ST. JOSEPH — Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting featured an honorary resolution for a historic Niles church as ...
Lifestyles
Berrien County marriage licenses
ST. JOSEPH — The following couples were recently granted marriage licenses by the Berrien County Clerk’s Office: Miguel ...
Community News
Michael Bolton reschedules Four Winds New Buffalo performance
NEW BUFFALO — The Michael Bolton performance scheduled for Saturday, May 25 at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver ...
