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Nursing center fire contained, raises safety lessons

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

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 10, 2019 1:46 pm

berrien county

DNR offering free statewide wildlife opportunities

Three free opportunities that normally cost money and time filling paperwork to partake in will be free this Saturday and Sunday, courtesy of the Michigan ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 7, 2019 8:11 am

Niles

Weekly car shows back under new management

On Wednesday, a stream of classic cars from multiple decades could be seen cruising into Riverfront Park and parking right behind Front Street Pizza Pub. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 7, 2019 8:08 am

Niles

Upcoming firework show marks a milestone

The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce has been hosting Niles’ Fireworks Spectacular at the Four Flags Apple Festival fairgrounds on Lake Street for more than ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, June 7, 2019 8:03 am

Niles

Medical marijuana provisioner granted permit

What could be Niles’ first medical marijuana provisioner has moved one stepped closer to move-in. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 6, 2019 10:10 am

Niles

Niles Housing Commission extends ‘High Performer’ status

For the third year in a row, the Niles Housing Commission, which leases 179 public housing units, received a “High Performer” status by the U.S. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 6, 2019 10:06 am

Niles

Corena’s Bar & Grill opens, offers pool leagues

Before Corena’s Bar & Grill opened on June 1 at 3024 Old 31, its nighttime bartender Aaron Narrato would travel to South Bend to compete ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, June 6, 2019 10:00 am

Niles Township

Township board seeks info on medical marijuana before making diagnosis

As board members discussed whether to consider opting in to allowing medical marijuana businesses within Niles Charter Township limits, a need for reputable, well-researched information ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9:02 am

Niles

Dixieland Band, non-profit partner for summer concert series

Carol and Kaye’s Dixieland Band has played in some “crazy places,” said Carol Stelter, trumpeter and organizer of Carol and Kaye’s Dixieland Band. Her group ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 8:58 am

berrien county

Area officers notice breaking-and-entering trend

The Berrien County Sheriff’s office has noticed an uprise in home invasion crimes, and officials want residents to know that reporting suspicious activity is encouraged. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 8:52 am

News

Local artist offering free medical helmet designing

NILES — Local artist and Niles native Shawn Andersen first saw normally bland medical helmets painted in intricate designs on Facebook. A promotional post on ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 4, 2019 9:31 am

Buchanan

Product drive, event seek to end menstrual stigmas

BUCHANAN — A team of volunteers is leading a donation drive which will culminate in a community event that they hope will help break stigmas ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, June 4, 2019 9:25 am

Niles

Brandywine seniors graduate, reflect on those who helped them

The applause in Brandywine Senior High School’s gymnasium had already been strong when the Class of 2019 walked onto the court to “Pomp and Circumstance.” ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 3, 2019 9:31 am

Milton Township

Milton Township couple create subdivision catered to community

Caity and Kevin Daus live in a transitional zone between Michigan and Indiana, in a blue-shingled house in the Kestrel Hills subdivision in Michigan, but ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, June 3, 2019 9:24 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles seniors graduate, given advice to reflect

On Thursday at Niles High School’s football stadium, 200 seniors became alumni with the symbolic move of a tassel. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, May 31, 2019 9:43 am

Niles

Longtime shelter dog finds home

When Marianne Szucs visited Lightning at Berrien County Animal Control’s shelter in Benton Harbor, the 8-to-9-year-old terrier did not seem too “lovely dovey.” Lightning was ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, May 31, 2019 9:35 am

Niles Community Schools

Ring Lardner expands health programming with fitness center award

Ring Lardner Middle School will have a new fitness facility at the start of the next school year thanks to a national foundation award and ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:29 am

Niles Community Schools

Non-traditional education commencement celebrates overcoming adversity

Students from three different Niles Community Schools programs became graduates Wednesday at Michiana Christian Embassy on E. Main Street. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:27 am

Niles

Mama D’s serving Italian classics to-go

Meatballs, sauce and garlic bread may not be what most would expect to smell at 8 a.m., but it might be if one spends mornings ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:19 am

Brandywine Community Schools

Brandywine seniors visit elementary schools

Brandywine High School seniors Chase Newman, Tyler Stutzman and Josh Wolfinger may be happy to graduate Sunday, but they will all miss one part of ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:12 am

Niles

Area man seeking local veterans for free hunting, fishing trips

Local taxidermist and hunting guide Paul Ranft hopes to give local veterans the opportunity to go on two free hunting and fishing trips in the ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:03 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles High School graduate wins public speaking award

Faith Fox once had a fear of public speaking. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 9:57 am

Niles

Experimental Aircraft Association brings 1929 to Niles for flights

The Roaring ‘20s have soared into Niles this Memorial Day Weekend. Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, May 24, 2019 9:56 am

Niles

Niles Planning Commission makes pro-marijuana moves

NILES — The Planning Commission unanimously approved three pro-marijuana agenda items at its 5:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday at the Niles Fire Station Complex. The commission ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, May 24, 2019 9:51 am

Niles

A Lovely Nest store to close, continue selling online

Downtown store A Lovely Nest may be closing its physical location on June 1, but the modern rustic décor business has no plans to stop ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:14 am

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