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News

Bluegrass band Neshama to perform at Niles church

NILES — A Nashville, Tennessee band with Michigan roots will seek to provide joy through music Friday with a free performance for the Niles area. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:35 am

Buchanan

United Federal Credit Union renovates its original branch

BUCHANAN — Bill Beckman said United Federal Credit Union’s philosophy is “people helping people.” With renovations complete, the Buchanan branch manager said the credit union’s ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:23 am

Business

CJ’s Pizza’s owner returns to first shop

NILES — Opening CJ’s Pizza and Subs two weeks ago was a homecoming for Jeff Harrell. About 10 years ago, Harrell was serving pizzas under ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:21 am

Berrien County

Lake Michigan College to host free FAFSA night to all

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College views itself as a resource for the communities it encapsulates, said Jeremy Schaeffer, director of admissions and recruitment. As ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:20 am

Berrien County

Second Amendment sanctuary vote denied

ST. JOSEPH — Late Thursday morning, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to reaffirm the commitment to the Bill of Rights they took ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, February 14, 2020 8:47 am

Buchanan

Buchanan chamber to host fundraising trivia night

BUCHANAN — Participating in an upcoming night of trivia, food, drinks and friendly competition could lead to more merriment across Buchanan in the months ahead. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:17 am

Brandywine Education

The Young Americans, Brandywine students perform together

NILES — The Brandywine Middle/Senior High School gymnasium was a swathe of orange, yellow and red Tuesday night. Dozens of students, guided by the traveling ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:14 am

News

Niles enters into ‘Home Town Takeover’ competition

NILES — Last Friday, a small group of Niles residents submitted a video to a national television channel’s contest, hoping to bring in a team ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:13 am

Buchanan

Buchanan a finalist in statewide fan contest

BUCHANAN — Carter Aalfs yelled through a megaphone. Nora Kaltenbach jumped and danced on the bleachers. Around them, dozens of Buchanan students decked out in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:12 am

News

Island Park bridge to be improved

NILES — Since Island Park was closed off to the public in February 2018 due to major flooding on the St. Joseph River, its most ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:35 am

Brandywine Education

Tennis courts will come back to Brandywine

NILES — Athletic staff at Brandywine Community Schools could not recall the final season the district’s tennis courts were played on. Some remember their remnants, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:34 am

News

Cards stacked against demolishing blighted complex, but residents are ready to fight

NILES — Blocks of blighted property are just beyond Lindsey and Theodore Schrader’s backyard. The remains of National Standard’s Wayne Street buildings loom behind them, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:34 am

News

Aggravated stalker ditched parole tether

NILES — A convicted aggravated stalker was sent behind bars Monday morning for ditching his parole tether. Austin Rosenthal, 27, of S. Third St. in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:35 am

News

Niles community group seeks to support students with mentors, minority teachers

NILES — HOPE’s mission is in its acronym: Helping Our People Evolve. The Niles community group seeks to positively affect people individually through advancements in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:35 am

Dowagiac

Path from community college to four-year college smoothed out

DOWAGIAC — Katherine Gries shared her situation transparently: most students at her employer, Southwestern Michigan College, enroll with plans to transfer to receive a bachelor’s ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:32 am

Buchanan

Fernwood director shares stories of the floral field

BUCHANAN — Under the bolded names of leaders in the world of plants at the Sims Education Center, Fernwood executive director Carol Line shared the ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, February 10, 2020 8:41 am

News

Secure, smooth voting practiced in Niles in wake of Iowa caucus

NILES — Niles City Clerk Linda Casperson is ready for a smooth, secure election process for Niles voters. When voters line up at their precinct ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, February 10, 2020 8:41 am

Buchanan

Buchanan man invents device to help limit drownings

BUCHANAN — Buchanan resident Jerry Hinz watched someone nearly drown in his arms at a New Buffalo marina in October 2019. Now, he has developed ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, February 7, 2020 8:55 am

Education

Ring Lardner’s Evan Winkler receives outstanding assistant principal award

NILES — On Feb. 3, Evan Winkler, Ring Lardner Middle School assistant principal, was recognized as among the best assistant principals in the state for ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, February 7, 2020 8:54 am

Berrien County

Wanted Bridgman fugitive arrested in Mexico

BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO — A former Bridgman man charged with criminal sexual conduct and accosting a minor in 2015 was caught in Mexico on Feb. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:50 am

Buchanan

Buchanan native becomes first-ever BMX freestyle Olympic qualifier

NILES — In 2019, BMX freestyle cyclist athlete Hannah Roberts dominated world competitions in her sport. Now, she is the first-ever qualifier for the BMX ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:49 am

News

Future US-12, M-51, Third Street work meant to increase safety, lessen traffic

NILES — Kyle Rudlaff, a lifelong Berrien County resident, recalled a time when people thought US-12 would be the big beltway connecting the industrial corner ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:42 am

Berrien County

Wanted Bridgman fugitive arrested in Mexico

NORTHWEST MEXICO — A former Bridgman man charged with criminal sexual conduct and accosting a minor in 2015 was caught in Mexico thanks to a ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:38 am

Buchanan

Basketball tournament to honor Buchanan man, fraternity that supported him

BUCHANAN — Avery Brown, of Buchanan, would have turned 30 Feb. 24, but gun violence prevented that from happening in 2018. Brown’s relatives, however, intend ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:10 am

News

Niles city rules require marijuana odor regulations

NILES — As Niles City Council considered, voted and passed ordinances to allow marijuana businesses in town, one issue was frequently raised: What about the ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:04 am

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