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Niles Township

First responder recognized in state, nation

Frank DeLaTorre regularly gives reports during Berrien County Fire Chiefs Association meetings as a representative for his employer, Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 24, 2019 9:34 am

News

Ferry Street Resource Center welcomes service organizations

NILES — When Ric Pawloski became Ferry Street Resource Center’s executive director, he noticed two issues that hindered people from receiving the services the nonprofit ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 21, 2019 3:01 pm

Buchanan

Devin Robbins receives 4-H honors, breaks organization assumptions

BUCHANAN — Urban design, cake decorating, woodwork, stained glass work, photography and scarecrow-building may appear to be unrelated areas of interest, but Devin Robbins has ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 21, 2019 3:00 pm

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PAW program puts area youth center stage

NILES TOWNSHIP — Much like the past month’s weather, seventh to 12th grade students sang about a slew of seasons in a short span of ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 21, 2019 2:46 pm

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Brentwood resident assistants celebrated by city, employer

NILES — A week of spirit days, muffin baking and celebration for Brentwood at Niles’ 20 resident assistant staff culminated in a formal recognition of ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:41 am

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Tim Fletcher publishes book on his time in burn unit

NILES — Resident Tim Fletcher said he knows how the Wicked Witch of the West felt when she melted in “The Wizard of Oz.” On ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:40 am

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FitStop24 coming to Niles

NILES — When it comes to working out in a fitness center, Dowagiac resident Gary Marshall is a “treadmill guy.” When he opens up his ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:06 am

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Summer pop-up library program kicks off

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — The first of a series of pop-up libraries drew many Niles Community Schools families Tuesday to Howard Township’s Shotley Park, filling up ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:22 am

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Zoning approved by board for new electrical plant

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A new Indiana Michigan Power facility could soon jolt to life in Niles Charter Township. The township board unanimously approved a ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:16 am

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YMCA poised to reach $3 million campaign goal

NILES — In 2016, the Niles-Buchanan YMCA launched a capital campaign meant to fund dedicated well-being and learning spaces to people of all age demographics. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:01 am

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Niles District Library offering numerous outer space-based programs

NILES — Tara Hunsberger, youth services librarian for the Niles District Library, wants children to shoot for the stars when it comes to reading books ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 18, 2019 9:28 am

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Three men sentenced for various crimes

NILES — Three men were sentenced for various crimes Monday by Berrien County Judge Charles LaSata at the Berrien County Courthouse. One of the men, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 18, 2019 9:24 am

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Chorus, Meals on Wheels team up for third in concert series

NILES — Almost every Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Niles, members of the Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus gather and sing. Almost every day, staff ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 17, 2019 9:34 am

Berrien County

Mountain bikes donated to Love Creek County Park

BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — Last Friday, Derek Pelc, chief naturalist at Love Creek County Park, set out 14 mountain bikes to be rented by park attendants. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 17, 2019 9:33 am

berrien county

More than 20,000 pantry items donated through United Way

About two dozen volunteers drove through the drizzle Thursday to pack up and deliver thousands of donated items at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds’ Youth ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 14, 2019 9:24 am

Niles Township

Six pickleball courts reopen in Niles Township

Niles Charter Township’s South Fireman’s Park held upwards of 70 people Saturday for a grand reopening of six pickleball courts. Many of those people tested ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 14, 2019 9:19 am

Niles Community Schools

Ballard Elementary celebrates last day of school

As kindergarten and first-grade students lined up and prepared to depart for their last dismissal of the school year, many turned back on the blacktop ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:03 am

Buchanan

Connect Church Michiana moves to new location

Pastor Greg Nasstrom looked at seven properties for Connect Church Michiana in seven years. During the eighth, he found it: 4720 Niles-Buchanan Road, in Redbud ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:59 am

Niles

Trap House 24 en route to open

Usually, a trap house is not a welcome addition to a downtown neighborhood. To many in Niles, it soon will be. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:55 am

Niles

Residents, officials discuss possible marijuana concerns

Nearly all public seats were filled at Monday evening’s city council meeting at the Niles Fire Station Complex. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:14 am

Niles

Local businesses, bands partner for cancer research

Manda Knox and her husband, Dave, try to host or donate to a charitable event each year through their body shop business, Knox Kustoms at ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:09 am

Niles

Family Fun Fair has issues, say residents, city council

Although it was not on the docket, public speakers during Niles City Council’s Monday evening meeting informed officials of issues that arose during the Niles ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 10:08 am

Niles

Justin McCormick, trafficking task force team up for concert series

As country artist Justin McCormick strums and sings at 6 p.m. Thursday during the second Niles Summer Concert Series of the season, a task force ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 3:48 am

Niles

Three men sentenced for officer confrontations

Three area men who resisted arrest after police were called were sentenced Monday at the Berrien County Circuit Courthouse on Front Street. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 3:43 am

News

Sprinkler systems, proper oil care important, says fire chief about pantry fire Monday

Around 8 a.m. Monday, the Niles fire department responded to a pantry fire that broke out at Chalet of Niles, a nursing and memory care ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 3:31 am

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