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Giving

Community business owners help local man repair home before brain surgery

In an earlier version of the story, we misnamed the surgery Jeremiah Diaz will be undergoing. He will be receiving stereotactic radiosurgery. The Niles Daily ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, November 12, 2020 8:31 am

News

Provisional marijuana processing license, telecommuting policy approved

NILES — At the Niles City Council meeting on Monday evening, a discussion about benefits to the city proceeded, as another new company filed for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2:22 pm

News

Millages, resort ordinance updated at Niles Township

NILES TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, Nov. 4 the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees met for a special meeting to decide on two new millage ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:24 pm

Cass County

Roundabout slated for Gumwood, Redfield

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A roundabout is in the beginning stages of development for Redfield Street and Gumwood Road. According to Milton Township Supervisor Eric Renken ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:54 am

News

Drive and Shine opens Niles location

NILES — Vehicles lined up at Drive and Shine’s newest location in Niles on Friday to take advantage of a free carwash promotion. The vehicles ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, November 9, 2020 3:42 pm

News

Niles resident opens pop-up fitness studio

NILES — Daysha Amster loves to dance and loves to connect with others as she does it. Offering fitness classes is something she has done ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, November 6, 2020 2:14 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan residents open J.KRU Sweets

BUCHANAN — Life got a little sweeter for the Kruegers on Oct. 15. For Joe and Jen Krueger, owners of J.KRU Sweets, it was the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, November 6, 2020 8:40 am

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Field fire claims 10 acres of land

NILES TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday afternoon just after 3 p.m., a brush pile fire got out of hand of property owner Donald Britch, on Ullery ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:55 pm

Berrien County

Paquette beats VandenHeede for Michigan’s 78th District

NILES — The campaign for Michigan’s State Representative for the 78th District has ended with incumbent Brad Paquette keeping his seat. Paquette, Republican incumbent for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:58 pm

Local Government

Incumbent Boggs beats Flagel for Niles City Council first ward seat

NILES — The Niles City Council First Ward incumbent Georgia Boggs will retain her seat with the council. Justin Flagel, a member of the Niles ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:37 pm

Berrien County

Voter turnouts Tuesday kept clerk’s office busy

NILES — As election results remain in the hands of Berrien County election officials, the final counts are still unofficial. Niles City Clerk Linda Casperson ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 1:34 pm

News

Health department confirms COVID-19 cases stemming from Niles church gatherings

NILES — A string of confirmed COVID-19 cases have stemmed from services hosted at a Niles church, according to the Berrien County Health Department. “I ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:15 pm

Business

New Niles shop to showcase upcycled artistry, vintage goods

NILES — Bill and Elizabeth Keller are counting down the days until they can welcome customers into their new space at 218 N. Front St., ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:34 am

News

Niles trunk-or-treat event draws local support

NILES — The sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” could be heard walking into the parking lot behind Brown Funeral Home, located at 521 E. Main ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, November 2, 2020 3:35 pm

Berrien County

Edgewater Bank, UFCU announce acquisition

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Edgewater Bank has been an institution of southwest Michigan since 1910. With five locations spread across the region, one might say it ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:29 am

Buchanan

Local DAR chapter donates to second-grade classroom

BUCHANAN — After classes were dismissed on Wednesday afternoon at Moccasin Elementary, two members of the Rebecca Dewey Chapter of the Daughters of the American ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:47 am

Buchanan

Buchanan event inviting community to partake in traditional practice of peace, hope

BUCHANAN — A Chicagoland artist, Indira Johnson, is planning an event this weekend to bring peace and tranquility to the Buchanan community. The Buchanan Peace ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:46 am

News

Niles City Clerk offers voting advice

NILES — As Election Day approaches, Niles City Clerk Linda Casperson has been busy preparing for the day. Casperson described her office as being “swamped.” ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, October 30, 2020 10:59 am

Berrien County

Berrien County health professionals warn residents to remain vigilant

BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien county health professionals had a stark warning about COVID-19 cases rising and hospitals potentially becoming strained for residents during a Facebook ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:57 pm

Buchanan

Bike Buchanan pedals last ride of season

BUCHANAN — With the sun already hiding behind a thick layer of clouds on Tuesday evening, bicyclists arrived for a group ride with beating sun ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:01 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Field of Dreams Dog Park gets 10 new trees

BUCHANAN — Ten new trees were planted Saturday morning in Buchanan’s Field of Dreams Dog Park, in a community effort between the Buchanan Tree Friends ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:53 am

News

Niles gives marijuana consumption centers the green light

NILES — The Niles City Council voted Monday evening in a 5 to 2 vote to green light two local marijuana businesses to move forward ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:18 pm

Local Government

City council gives approval of funding for homeless aid, city administrator raise

NILES — A recent shooting, a city employee’s raise, and Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding were up for discussion at Monday night’s ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:30 pm

Berrien County

SMCAS seeks third wheelchair transport van

A previous publication of this article cited the wrong number of COVID-19 cases for Cass County. The Niles Daily Star regrets the error, and is ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:01 am

Buchanan

Districts grapple with school bus driver shortage

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — According to Buchanan Community Schools Superintendent Patricia Robinson and Edwardsburg Public Schools Superintendent Jim Knoll, area school districts are being impacted by ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, October 23, 2020 1:18 pm

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