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Brandywine Education

Soft starts for back to school begin Wednesday for Niles, Brandywine schools

NILES — Students will soon be back in the classrooms they left for the last time in the spring on March 13 due to COVID-19 ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:56 am

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Niles hosts march for census awareness

NILES — In the summer heat and sun, a group of families with children, police officers and community leaders gathered at 2:30 p.m. at New ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, August 31, 2020 12:30 pm

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Census event targets homeless, precariously housed population

NILES — Volunteers were on hand and ready to help Thursday at the Ferry Street Resource Center. The center, 620 Ferry St., was on its ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, August 28, 2020 2:20 pm

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Niles resident donates $1,000 in tips as part of viral video challenge

NILES — A Niles resident wanted to do something kind for those serving her and her community. Paxton Schaller, of Niles, used her Facebook as ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:43 am

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City departments volunteer to prepare skatepark for reopening

NILES — Beginning before the heat of the summer day began to swell, Niles city workers were out Thursday at the skatepark on Front Street ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, August 27, 2020 1:44 pm

Buchanan

State Advisory Council on Aging gains Buchanan appointee

BUCHANAN — The Michigan State Advisory Council on Aging gained four new appointees Thursday, Aug. 20. Adam Burck, executive director of the Buchanan Area Senior ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:40 pm

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Niles optometrist celebrates 20 years of business

NILES — Dr. Jeffrey Becraft was just 25 years old when he began his career as an optometrist at Niles Vision Clinic in 2000. When ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, August 27, 2020 8:49 am

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Niles MSP Post Commander retires after 31 years on force

NILES — After 31 years, First Lieutenant and Post Commander Michael Dawson, of the Michigan State Police Niles Post #53, will be turning in his ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:40 pm

Brandywine Education

Area superintendents introduce phase-in to back to school

NILES — Two area superintendents have announced phase-in approaches to back to school for the fall. With the unique challenges of added safety precautions and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:06 am

News

Utilities manager cites 100-year-old infrastructure with mounting expenses

NILES — Utility rate adjustments took center stage during the regular Niles City Council meeting Monday evening. On the agenda were three items for council ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:01 pm

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Community expresses support of skatepark

NILES — On Friday, Aug. 21, the city staff were seen locking up the skatepark located at 600 Front St. Before its closure, Niles Police ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 4:27 pm

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Residents clean up houses after early morning storm causes damage

NILES — Around Niles Tuesday, tree limbs leaned on power lines and blocked roads, while others landed on houses and cars. A morning storm rushed ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:53 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Sporadic power outages take over Niles after early morning storm

NILES — Residents woke up to downed trees and tree limbs throughout the city Tuesday morning. Following a sudden storm, sporadic power outages and damage ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:38 am

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Niles food distributions see increased participation

NILES — Volunteers in reflective, yellow vests directed drivers through the Big Lots Parking lot on Bell Road on Friday. The cars are lined up ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, August 24, 2020 1:54 pm

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Area clerks address absentee voting concerns

NILES — Absentee ballot voting was up in the city of Niles and in Niles Charter Township for the 2020 primary election. Niles Charter Township ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, August 22, 2020 7:26 am

Berrien County

Area colleges prepare for fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — College campus faculty and staff have worked over the summer to find solutions for students to begin or continue their education safely. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, August 21, 2020 2:14 pm

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Local resource center to host census event

NILES — The Ferry Street Resource Center is hosting an event to help boost 2020 Census submissions from area residents. The Ferry Street Resource Center, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, August 21, 2020 2:11 pm

Brandywine Education

PHOTO STORY: Brandywine students given backpacks at nonprofit event

NILES — Cars snaked through the Brandywine Middle and High School, 1700 Bell Road, Thursday evening. At 5 p.m., the beginning of a two-hour event, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, August 21, 2020 11:23 am

Berrien County

Emergency order continues in place for agricultural worker testing

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN—An emergency order issued from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 3 requiring testing of agricultural and food processing employees ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, August 20, 2020 3:22 pm

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Niles skatepark to temporarily close due to fights, illegal activity, police say

NILES — Skaters, prepare for a wipeout. Niles Police Chief Jim Millin announced on Thursday morning the city skatepark, located on Front Street, will be ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, August 20, 2020 11:54 am

Berrien County

Niles volunteer works in city, county to feed those in need

BERRIEN COUNTY — When Roger Pickell, of Niles, retired from Xerox 15-years ago, he still wanted to find a way to help people. Working for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:53 am

Buchanan

Area orchard owner looks forward to apple season

NILES — With a rocky start to the growing season with a frost in May, Berrien County fruit growers were concerned early in the season. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 4:24 pm

Cass County

U.S. 12 closed due to car crash

MILTON TOWNSHIP — Individuals were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a car crash Wednesday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 11:59 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Youth Fair hosts limited, closed showcases in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 U.S. Highway 31, were manicured and ready for exhibitors on Tuesday morning. The day was perfect ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:50 pm

News

New Niles township lieutenant police report at board of trustees meeting

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Board of Trustees met on Monday evening for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the Berrien County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:57 pm

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