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Berrien County

Community partners come together for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, and opportunities to participate in learning programs related to King and the civil rights movement ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:25 am

Business

Riverfront accommodations coming to downtown Niles

NILES — Views of the St. Joseph River, large, spa-like tiled showers, a mix of warm wood and modern industrial fixtures and unique touches for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 15, 2021 8:48 am

Berrien County

New virus strain, vaccines take center stage of Berrien County Health Department update

BERRIEN COUNTY – A thorough update on COVID-19 numbers and progress was delivered from the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland on Thursday ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:21 pm

Business

Small Shops to debut at The Grand LV this weekend

NILES – A different kind of shopping experience debuts this weekend at The Grand LV. Without being able to host gatherings for months, Melanie Kennedy, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:26 pm

Education

One-third of Virtual Vikings to return to classrooms second semester

NILES — High school students returned to classrooms last week, and Niles Community Schools Superintendent Dan Applegate could not be happier. “Things are going really, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:05 pm

Business

Niles yoga instructor offering outdoor winter session Sunday

NILES — Cold yoga and specific breathing techniques that have been taught by “The Iceman” Wim Hof will be coming to The NODE on Sunday ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 14, 2021 9:44 am

Business

Ice carvers begin work in downtown Niles

NILES – Niles has frozen over. The ice has arrived. As beloved community events have been canceled or altered throughout the pandemic, the wintertime 17th ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:02 pm

News

Niles City Council addresses riot at nation’s capitol

NILES — In a rare turn, Niles City Council members turned their attention to national news Monday evening. On Jan. 6, a pro-Trump protest in ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:12 pm

News

Niles City Council extends The NODE through April 12

NILES — The flame at the firepit in downtown Niles will continue burning through April 12. The downtown Niles Outdoor Dining Experience, or The NODE, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:14 am

Business

Niles roller rink chained, owner fined after violating MDHHS orders

NILES – A padlocked chain and caution tape showed up at Galaxy Roller Rink in Niles over the weekend. The owner, Amy Kidwell, said it ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:08 am

Business

Staff react to Family Video closing

NILES — The days of scouring the aisles looking for the perfect movie to rent and watch are coming to an end in Niles. On ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, January 11, 2021 9:35 am

Berrien County

Berrien County health officials provide update on vaccine availability

BERRIEN COUNTY — As Michigan officials clear the way to give more people access to COVID-19 vaccines, Berrien County health officials said Friday they are ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 8, 2021 4:37 pm

News

To avoid large crowds, ice sculptures to quietly arrive in downtown Niles

NILES — An annual downtown Niles tradition has been put on ice this year. The Hunter Ice Festival will join the list of canceled and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 8, 2021 2:27 pm

News

Scuba diving tradition takes place in St. Joseph River

NILES — Five scuba divers took a plunge just before midnight on New Year’s Eve into the St. Joseph River in Niles and surfaced in ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 8, 2021 10:14 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine, Buchanan schools back to the classroom

BERRIEN COUNTY – Some students in Berrien County are relieved to have returned to in-person learning this week after more than a month out of ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 7, 2021 5:00 pm

Business

Mobile bakery bringing sweet treats to Niles

NILES — Turning a salty situation into a sweet one is what the Odles hope to continue doing through 2021. Ashley and Shayne Odle, of ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 7, 2021 11:54 am

Berrien County

With diversion programs on the rise, Berrien County sees fewer evictions

BERRIEN COUNTY — For Emergency Shelter Services workers in Benton Harbor, ending the year was a race to the finish line. The Eviction Diversion Program ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 7, 2021 8:50 am

News

First Presbyterian Church of Niles welcomes new pastor

NILES – Reverend Christopher Mergener led the congregation of First Presbyterian Church through its first virtual Christmas Eve service at the end of 2020. It ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 1:52 pm

News

Niles water superintendent talks winter water concerns

NILES – Temporary water outages occurred in December for some Niles residents. Most take hours to address, but it can be an unwelcome surprise when ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 10:46 am

Business

Reed’s Rental Hall closing, welcoming in nonprofit to space

NILES – The brick building still known to longtime Niles residents as “The Bell Building” will be taking on another life in the next few ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:48 pm

News

Niles Charter Township board discusses opening search for new fire chief

NILES TOWNSHIP – The path is opening up for firefighters within the Niles Charter Township Fire Department — and outside of it — to throw ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 1:15 pm

News

Local agencies, organizations work to keep residents homed amid looming eviction crisis

BERRIEN COUNTY — The need for housing assistance is at a high in the city of Niles. “We are literally facing a massive eviction pandemic ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 31, 2020 9:52 am

Berrien County

Berrien County prosecutor retires after 32 years

BERRIEN COUNTY — Before January arrives, Berrien County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Sepic will close the door to his office for the last time after serving ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:11 pm

News

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, Niles city officials look toward 2021

NILES — With 2020 almost in the rearview mirror, Niles city officials are looking forward to 2021 with goals to achieve even more. Four members ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 1:06 pm

News

Vehicle theft still steady issue in Niles, police say

NILES — Niles Public Safety Director Jim Millin wants people to continue being vigilant about their vehicles, as car theft numbers continue to rise in ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 10:40 am

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