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Berrien County

SMCAS medics receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations

BERRIEN COUNTY — Sofia De Jong, a medic with the Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service was one of the first members of the team to ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 3:27 pm

Education

Virtual Vikings give presentation to city council

Some of the names of students have been updated since an earlier publication. The Niles Daily Star regrets the error and is happy to make ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 2:00 pm

News

Niles City Council denies Ring Lardner marker replacement due to price tag

NILES — A historical marker will not be getting city funding, following a Monday vote. The Niles City Council denied a consideration five to two ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 11:26 am

News

Niles city leaders ask for return of missing baby Jesus taken from nativity scene

NILES — Over the Christmas weekend, something seemed to go missing at the intersection of Main and S. 11th streets. The city’s nativity scene, which ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 28, 2020 12:13 pm

Business

Movie theaters, bowling alleys reopen with mixed feelings

NILES — The low growl as a bowling ball heads for the pins can be heard again at Joey Armadillo’s, but owner Mark Godsey worries ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 24, 2020 8:41 am

Community News

City, community partners wrap around local homeless individuals as temperatures drop

NILES — A few camping tents, picnic tables, a portable restroom and a firepit have taken up residence in the backyard of Ferry Street Resource ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 10:48 am

Business

New tattoo shop opens in downtown Niles

NILES — Walking by the storefront at 207 N. Second Street, one might think the space was a salon or a spa. The atmosphere is ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 8:48 am

Community News

Local holiday lights tour available virtually

NILES — The annual Niles Dial-A-Ride Transportation Holiday Tour of Lights video experience is now live on both the DART website and On Base Production’s ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 1:30 pm

Business

Niles outdoor dining experience officially debuts on Second street

NILES — Benches, picnic tables, wind breaks and a large fire pit now inhabit the blocked off portion of Second Street in downtown Niles. After ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 21, 2020 5:34 pm

Berrien County

SMCAA, First Presbyterian Church partner to help 50 families in need

NILES — On Friday, a group of volunteers bundled up in winter jackets and hats made a list and checked it twice. The volunteers were ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 21, 2020 2:00 pm

Berrien County

Niles roller rink collecting legal fee donations ahead of Wednesday court date

Correction: In an earlier publication of this story, Amy’s last name was misstated. The story has been updated with her proper name. The Niles Daily ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 21, 2020 1:10 pm

Berrien County

Gov. Whitmer reopens in-person learning, entertainment venues, with masking in place

MICHIGAN — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday afternoon that students across the state could return to in-person learning in the next few weeks. The ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 18, 2020 1:58 pm

Berrien County

GALLERY: Middle schoolers campaign against cyberbullying

NILES — With this year’s unique challenges incorporating the ability to move between in-person and at-home instructions, art teacher Scott Morgan became aware of an ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 18, 2020 9:00 am

Edwardsburg

Provisioning center to open in iconic Lunker’s building

EDWARDSBURG — The former Lunker’s building has some new tenants. Atop the large sign at 26423 US-12 in Edwardsburg, bearing bold letters still spelling out ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 17, 2020 3:42 pm

Berrien County

Protesters show support outside Niles restaurant

NILES — By 10:30 a.m., a small crowd had gathered together in the chilly, snowy weather near the road in front of Harvest Café on ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:05 pm

News

Niles author releases book on Amazon, worked with fellow local author to publish

NILES — On Wednesday morning, a Niles woman’s work 28 years in the making became available on Amazon. “Unbeaten: Stories Untold” by an author going ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:00 am

Berrien County

Area church to host blood drive, effort against pandemic

NILES — Pastor Jeffrey Whittaker, of Niles church Michiana Christian Embassy, said he was praying one night and a thought kept going through his head. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:34 pm

Business

Dealership donates $12,300 to local cancer services center

NILES — At 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, Doug Campbell, of Campbell Ford Lincoln, at 2801 S. 11th St., presented a giant check for $12,300 to ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:55 am

Business

Niles restaurant owner served cease and desist after defying MDHHS order

NILES — Pam Sebasty feels like she is between the Indiana state line and a hard place. As owner of Harvest Café, located at the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:08 pm

News

Niles Water Department receives award from CDC, DHHS

NILES — The City of Niles Water Department received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award for 2019. Leanne Caddy, superintendent of the City of Niles Water ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:06 pm

News

Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles expansion to increase room for bariatric wing, orthopedic recovery

NILES — Crews are now hard at work expanding one of Niles’ most recognizable buildings. On Dec. 9, the Spectrum Health Lakeland board of directors ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 10:54 am

Berrien County

Madeline Bertrand County Park to possibly expand in 2021

NILES — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Project has its 2020 recommendations from its total grant award of $27,289,600 for the state. Amongst the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 8:53 am

Business

Business owners express concerns about COVID-19 mandates at community assembly

NILES — Frustrated business owners and residents gathered at The Grand LV in Niles at 4 p.m. Monday for what organizers, Melanie and Don Kennedy, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 14, 2020 8:33 pm

News

While failed sewer closes M-51 to through traffic, businesses remain open

NILES—Looking out of Taqueria Don Chepe, located at 1140 S. 11th St., co-owner Peter Mendoza looks out at road construction. Monday, on the restaurant’s official ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 14, 2020 11:53 am

Business

Niles café defies MDHHS order, reopens dining room

State representatives, Stand Up Michigan, residents dined in to support NILES — On Saturday morning, the atmosphere in the Rise-n-Shine Café, 2616 Detroit Road, Niles, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, December 12, 2020 10:34 am

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