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Business

Atomic Bean closes, having served more than coffee

NILES — When Muta Mwenya opened Atomic Bean Coffee Jan. 15 in downtown Niles, he said he did so not to make a profit but ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 26, 2019 8:51 am

Business

Niles councilmember finds art in novelties

NILES — Look up above the rows of liquor at The Brass Eye bar in Niles, and one might see a painted Troll Doll with ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 26, 2019 8:47 am

Niles

Niles City Council takes steps toward marijuana precautions

Whether Niles City Council decides to allow recreational marijuana businesses in city limits in the coming weeks or not, the results of Monday evening’s meeting ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:59 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles New Tech student creating program to help those in need

In the past, Lydia Farmer and her family struggled financially and had to rely on organizations when they needed them most. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:47 am

Buchanan

Artists to showcase creations at upcoming Buchanan Art Center exhibits

Artwork featuring objects such as broken trees, an old mill’s insides, crows and penguins will be on display from Wednesday, Sept. 25 to Nov. 2 ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 9:48 am

Local Government

Niles City Council makes steps toward marijuana regulation

NILES — Whether Niles City Council decides to allow recreational marijuana businesses in city limits or not in the coming weeks, the results of Monday ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 23, 2019 9:05 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine inducts its second class of athletic hall of famers

NILES — Both dusk and dust settled as the clock ran out during Brandywine High School’s 63-0 Homecoming wallop over Wyoming Lee last Friday. As ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 23, 2019 8:47 am

News

Retiring lieutenant reflects on service, addiction recovery efforts

NILES — Michigan State Police Lt. Melinda Logan enrolled in Texas A&M University wanting to be an aerospace engineer and left in love with law ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, September 20, 2019 8:43 am

News

Ferry Street Resource Center wins major grant

ST. JOSEPH — When Arquilla Lewis joined the Ferry Street Resource Center staff in 2012 as an intern, she said she came into a small ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 19, 2019 2:33 pm

News

Apple Festival contests prepare to kick off

NILES — Apple peeling, beard growing and log sawing are time-honored traditions at the Four Flags Area Apple Festival, and its board members intend to ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 19, 2019 8:21 am

Local Government

Niles Charter Township hosts marijuana discussion

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — More than half the seats at Niles Township Hall at 320 Bell Road were filled at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning for ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 2:41 pm

News

French Paper Company merges with larger New York company

NILES — The end of French Street in Niles is marked by an old-school building and a large smokestack. Both have the same wordage: “French ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 8:56 am

News

Niles Township board approves funding for police, fire department, street lights

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s board of trustees made its yearly decision to fund some township services Monday evening at its 6 p.m. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 8:56 am

News

Blue Star Memorial By-Way marker dedicated at Riverfront Park

NILES — A gold morning sunlight broke through the trees, flags and flowers at Riverfront Park’s Yellow Ribbon Garden in Niles Saturday. It also broke ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 8:53 am

News

Niles native becomes Geological Society of America fellow

POCATELLO, Idaho — When he was young, Glenn Thackray would amble in gravel quarries with his friends in their hometown of Niles. Now, he ambles ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, September 17, 2019 8:59 am

Local Government

Niles Township board approves funding for police, fire department and street lights

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s board of trustees made its yearly decision to fund some township services at its 6 p.m. Monday meeting ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 16, 2019 7:48 pm

Business

Custom Computer Company expands with purchase of Bell Building

NILES — Niles native Michael Reed began Custom Computer Company in his basement, providing a handful of local businesses information technology support and consulting. Now, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 16, 2019 12:57 pm

News

Aubrey Allen, Baylee Davis become Apple Festival royalty

NILES — Aubrey Allen, 17, wanted to step out of her comfort zone and improve her skillset. Baylee Davis, 13, wanted to secure a second ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 16, 2019 8:18 am

News

Recovery at the Riverfront coming to Niles Saturday

NILES — September is National Recovery Month, and organizers of Recovery at the Riverfront have every intent to celebrate it Saturday. From 1 to 4 ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, September 13, 2019 7:58 am

News

Niles Scream Park seeks to offer opportunities for everyone

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Scream Park begins its 46th year scaring the “yell” out of people from 8 to 11 p.m. today, but ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, September 13, 2019 7:58 am

News

Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery to open Sunday

NILES — Desyréé Alberganti said the best moment she had turning her vision of an Italian bakery and café into a reality was when she ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:42 am

News

Quilt project memorializing Sept. 11 victims to come to Niles

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A quilt project featuring 2,750 blocks of red, white and blue star patterns has made a man leave the room crying. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:41 am

Business

Brew Ha Ha celebrates 15 years

NILES — The word “brouhaha” may mean an overexcited reaction to an event, but coffee shop Brew Ha Ha owner Joyce Bashara is celebrating her ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:34 am

Local Government

City council discusses marijuana consumption centers ahead of ordinance vote

NILES — Niles City Council is preparing to vote on whether to allow recreational marijuana businesses within city limits, and a committee of the whole ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:34 am

News

Cheaper fees approved, finances authorized at city council meeting

NILES — A mayoral proclamation designating Sept. 17 to 23 to be Constitution Week kicked off the formal action at Monday night’s city council meeting ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:33 am

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