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Community News

Ydalee Sotelo crowned Miss Niles 2020

NILES — Ydalee Sotelo said she takes a lot of pride in Niles. She enjoys helping its residents and giving back to the community that ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:45 am

Galleries

Photo gallery: Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — The 16th annual Hunter Ice Festival completed its three-day weekend run Sunday, Jan. 19 in downtown Niles. Despite the snow, rain, slush, wind ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Sunday, January 19, 2020 10:08 pm

News

Community rallies to support damaged River Santa display

NILES — Santa Claus may have fallen off his sleigh seat and some of his reindeer may have fallen into the St. Joseph River, but ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, January 17, 2020 8:54 am

Education

Reaching for the Reins preps ice cream for festival

NILES — Eight Cedar Lane Alternative High School students ensured the Hunter Ice Festival could live up to its namesake Wednesday at the Niles Entrepreneurial ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, January 17, 2020 8:54 am

Breaking News

Convicted murderer to receive new sentence

NILES — Robert Leamon III, 43, a convicted murderer from Niles, will receive a lighter sentence than his current life without parole. Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 16, 2020 5:58 pm

News

Four Flags Plaza floods

NILES — Flooding at Four Flags Plaza Apartments caused by human error forced some first-floor residents out of their apartments Wednesday morning. Now, residents are ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 16, 2020 5:36 pm

Berrien County

ESL course coming to LMC

NILES — An upcoming course offered by Lake Michigan College will teach business essentials to students and community members alike that are non-native English speakers. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:50 am

News

Michiana man plans to bring music to Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — Kody Bryant played his first full gig as a musician on a 100-degree day in August 2018. Both nerves and heat had him ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:47 am

Brandywine Education

Merritt Elementary School emphasizing health, kindness, respectfulness

NILES — This week, students of Merritt Elementary School have hopped, crab-walked and done wall push-ups down their main hallway. Brandi Zoll, the school’s counselor, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:45 am

News

MLK Jr. Day breakfast to celebrate, learn from Dr. King

NILES — Stop by Mount Calvary Baptist Church between 7 and 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, and its staff and volunteers will work to ensure ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 9:22 am

Local Government

Marijuana grow facility could have similar neighbor

NILES — At the intersection of N. 13th and Lake streets in Niles, construction crews are turning an industrial property once owned by Tyler Refrigeration ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 9:19 am

Buchanan

Buchanan man to serve up to 90 years for killing four

NILES —  A 54-year-old Buchanan man that killed four people while driving drunk on Aug. 2, 2019, was sentenced to 47 to 90 years in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:56 am

Education

Niles resident achieves Eagle Scout status

NILES — Noah Vogl said the path to Eagle Scout is long and arduous — Scout’s honor — but it was well worth it. On ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:53 am

News

Michiana resident receives realty award for commitment

SOUTH BEND — Stephanie Whitaker has been “saving the world one party at a time,” said Jan Edwards. On Friday, Whitaker was recognized for her ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 13, 2020 9:02 am

News

Candle-making class to be hosted at Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — The Hunter Ice Festival comes with an array of aromas for attendees to sniff as they stroll around Niles, admiring ice sculptures and ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 13, 2020 9:00 am

Business

Chili crawl competitors prepare for Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — Outdoor festivities at the Hunter Ice Festival might chill some to the bone, but the event’s chili crawl is meant to warm attendees ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, January 10, 2020 8:32 am

Business

New Niles business styles hair for everyone

NILES — When Danelle Hayes and her mother-in-law drove to Harding’s Supermarket in Niles, the two came across a “For Sale” sign that piqued Danelle’s ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 9, 2020 9:16 am

Berrien County

Area Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates merge

NILES — Two weeks ago, Alexis Bechtel was the sole Big Brothers Big Sisters case manager for Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 9, 2020 9:11 am

Berrien County

New regional chamber president has deep roots in Berrien County

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Late last year, Arthur Havlicek was working as a liaison between Michigan’s state representatives and west Michigan. Now, as the president and ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:56 am

News

Niles Township trustees establish construction oversight

NILES — In preparation for as-of-yet-unrevealed construction project request, Niles Charter Township’s board of trustees voted 5-2 to create a building board of appeals Monday ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:40 am

News

Curatorial fellowship meant to help manage Niles History Center’s vast collection

NILES — Inside Niles’ historic Chapin Mansion, nestled behind a dining room detailed with ornate decorative fixtures, behind a doorknob once turned by servants to ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:39 am

News

Stabbing, hitting leads to jail time for Buchanan man

NILES — A Buchanan man who stabbed his victim in the stomach with a pair of scissors was sentenced Monday at the Niles Courthouse, 1205 ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 8:56 am

News

Study deems Niles a top place for fitness training

NILES — Niles concluded 2019 with two new downtown fitness centers, FitStop24 and Trap House 24. Two days into 2020, it was recognized as a ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 8:55 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine committee seeks alumni awardee nominations

NILES — Three new awards to recognize and celebrate alumni are coming to Brandywine Community Schools, and the committee behind them is seeking nominees. The ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 6, 2020 8:29 am

News

BSA Scouts kick off historic 2020 with recycling drive

NILES — A longstanding Niles area organization kicked off its 85th anniversary year with an event they have done for decades: picking up and accepting ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 6, 2020 8:28 am

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