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Niles

Billy Shelton to sing at Thursday concert, fundraiser

A member of a nationally recognized R&B group is set to make an appearance at Thursday’s Niles Summer Concert Series. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:12 am

Niles

City council approves funding for Pucker Street Dam removal

The Dowagiac River is one step closer to flowing freely after Niles City Council unanimously agreed Monday to adopt a bond resolution to help decommissioning ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:04 am

Niles

YMCA instructors to teach free fitness programs July 13

On Saturday, July 20, people will have the opportunity to groove at a Zumba class, work it at a WERQ class or show off their ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:39 am

Breaking News

Carbon monoxide, smoke cleared out of day care center

NILES — After a day care center’s staff reported smoke in their business Monday morning, area fire departments, an ambulance service and a heating and ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, July 8, 2019 4:19 pm

Niles

Niles Parks Board’s next five-year plan underway

Every five years, the Niles Parks Board updates its plans to improve Niles’ parks, river ramps, fields and golf course. On July 2, it released ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, July 8, 2019 9:50 am

Niles

HOPE event meant to boost community togetherness

A Saturday event meant to bring out the diversity and unity of the Niles community is coming July 20 to Plym Park. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, July 8, 2019 9:46 am

Niles

Foundation reconsiders art museum plans

A local foundation still seeks to build a contemporary art museum in the Niles area, but its result may be different than its executive members’ ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, July 5, 2019 9:49 am

Niles

Consistency key to Curly Q BBQ’s one year in business

Tyler Haines’ grandfather was a butcher. His father is a pit master. Haines is a cook and business owner. He said he always has friendly ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, July 5, 2019 9:41 am

Niles Township

Five Niles Township firefighters sworn in

Claps erupted three times at a packed Monday night Niles Charter Township meeting as five individuals were recognized and sworn in as volunteer firefighters. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:56 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles Community Schools moves into Oak Manor

What once was a library is now a school board meeting room. What once was a computer lab is now an administrative office. What once ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:50 am

Niles

Hometown Reunion coming to Niles for Fourth of July

Three bands, a parade and fire performers will take turns performing from 3 to 10:45 p.m. Thursday for a free July 4 celebration. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 9:36 am

News

Signal Travel moves, adapts ahead of 50th anniversary

NILES — Michelle Boyd has been to many places around the world. She has vacationed on cruise lines. She has traveled on European rivers. She ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, July 1, 2019 10:55 am

Education

Audrey Bakerson seeks to cure allergies through innovative research

NILES — A high school research project has led Audrey Bakerson on a quest to cure allergies. The journey, three years in the making, began ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, July 1, 2019 10:53 am

News

Charity event jams out at Iron Shoe Distillery

NILES — Iron Shoe Distillery’s parking lot was filled with people instead of vehicles from 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday. The distillery was the host ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, July 1, 2019 10:51 am

Niles

Community weaving project on cancer’s impact comes to library

A community art project meant to bring area residents together to recognize the impact cancer has is coming to the Niles District Library in a ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 28, 2019 10:18 am

Niles

Medical marijuana business reveals extent of grow goals

The Niles Planning Commission received insights into what a proposed medical marijuana grow and provisioning center may look like at its Wednesday meeting at the ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 28, 2019 10:12 am

Niles

Ferry Street Resource Center gets donation from church

Ferry Street Resource Center Executive Director Ric Pawloski said his nonprofit relies entirely on donations and grants. He usually fundraises for the center while meeting ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 27, 2019 9:05 am

Bertrand Township

Local golf venues take on a wet season

Sometimes Stephanie Layman feels like a meteorologist. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 27, 2019 9:00 am

Niles

As summer events pick up, vendor fees are reconsidered

Summers in Michigan often contain the most outdoor events out of the four seasons due to ideal weather. Some events host vendors and their wares, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:32 am

Niles

One Good Deed Michiana to host local benefit for parks improvements

Signature cocktails, live musical acts and homemade Rice Krispies Treats-style desserts with edible cookie dough pieces will be available at Saturday’s charity event hosted by ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:28 am

Niles

Ordinance committee discusses rocket, golf cart limitations

Consumer fireworks use laws within Niles city limits moved a step toward following new, more restrictive state laws after Monday’s ordinance committee meeting at the ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:26 am

Niles

Dog park, indie band hope to bring joy to Thursday summer concert

A Riverfront Park South staple will be leashed up and walked to its northern counterpart at 6 p.m. this Thursday. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 25, 2019 9:50 am

Niles

Summer My Way program launches at Ballard Elementary

Ballard Elementary ended its classes for the summer, but on Monday, inside some of its classrooms, strange substances were being made. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 25, 2019 9:29 am

News

Young adults not sentenced to prison thanks to HYTA

Berrien County Judge Charles LaSata followed two Friend of the Court recommendations to not sentence two young adults to prison for their crimes. The decision ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 25, 2019 9:21 am

News

Third Thursday features art demonstrations, food, live music

Thursday, three was the magic number. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 24, 2019 9:41 am

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