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Business

Oak Street Dairy Queen reopens with fresh ownership

NILES — The sunshine and warm weather are here for the summer. Days like that pair well with an ice cream cone or a hot ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, June 26, 2020 8:49 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Community Schools’ superintendent search moves into next steps

BUCHANAN — Next steps are in order to find the new superintendent of Buchanan Community Schools. As the call for applications closed on at 4 ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:00 pm

News

Summer My Way program to kick off Monday

NILES — The Summer My Way program is set to kick off on Monday for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The partnership between the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:17 pm

Breaking News

Victim of fatal motorcycle crash identified as 25-year old South Bend resident

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist has died after a crash reportedly took place at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Redfield Road in Milton Township, near Niles. ... Read more

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

Cass County

Motorcycle, two passenger vehicles involved in fatal crash

NILES — A motorcyclist has died after a crash reportedly took place around 10 a.m. in Niles. Investigators were still on the scene at 1 ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:51 pm

berrien county

Wonderland Cinema, Niles Main Street to host movie in the park

NILES — On Friday, Wonderland Cinema will serve what Lisa Croteau called “a little slice of normal.” Croteau, director of marketing and administration for Niles ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:53 am

News

Niles City Council votes yes on sustainable energy negotiations

NILES — The city council voted on Monday evening at its regular meeting to move forward with Indeck Niles Energy Center toward exploring a more ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:03 pm

News

Niles committee of the whole meeting sees potential for former YMCA property

NILES — Immediately following the regular city council meeting on Monday evening, the council hosted a committee of the whole to discuss a redevelopment opportunity ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:48 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine principal retires after 11 years

NILES — During the regular Brandywine Community Schools board meeting Monday evening, a change was made official in the middle and high school administration. A ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:27 pm

Education

Niles students’ work to be featured in virtual art exhibit

NILES — In a speech prepared for the 2020 Middle and High School Community Student Art Exhibit, Ring Lardner and Eastside Connections art teacher, Scott ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, June 22, 2020 2:00 pm

News

Niles, Berrien County officials provide resources for homeless, precariously housed

NILES — As summer arrives, so too does a higher visibility of the signs of poverty. With more people out in the city, Niles Community ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, June 19, 2020 3:00 pm

Brandywine Education

Niles business owner looks to plan outdoor prom for area graduates

NILES — It is a milestone in any teenagers’ life, idolized by movies and photos of older siblings and parents in their own styles. The ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, June 19, 2020 9:37 am

Education

Niles Cedar Lane, WAY, adult ed graduates honored in drive-thru ceremony

NILES — Sir Edward Elgar’s familiar “Pomp and Circumstance” played over speakers beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Niles Cedar Lane. Viking blue carpets ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:31 am

Buchanan

Bike Buchanan’s first ride of the season sees large turnout

BUCHANAN — While the brewery was closed on Tuesday, the parking lot at River Saint Joe was packed with vehicles. People unloaded their bicycles from ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 4:00 pm

News

Niles officials assure residents that water is safe for consumption following letter

NILES — Residents may have received an additional letter with their last water bill. The letter is headed stating that it is “important information about ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3:55 pm

Education

Graduating Viking named National Merit Finalist

NILES — As Michael Kauffmann, 17, embarked on enjoying his summer after graduating from Niles High School, the class valedictorian was not done acquiring achievements ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:00 pm

News

Juneteenth march planned for Niles

NILES — Organizers hope a march planned for Friday evening will be just the beginning in a local movement, and help make way to continue ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 11:00 am

News

Niles Township to reopen doors

NILES TOWNSHIP — Thick debate between board members filled the meeting at Niles Charter Township’s regular meeting on Monday evening. With seven members of the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:06 am

Business

Niles bike shop technicians, owner pedal hard to keep up with demand

NILES — Sparsely populated bicycle racks greet the eye at the entrance of Inertia Cycleworks, if a customer rolling their freshly repaired two-wheeler out does ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:00 am

Education

Legendary Evening postponed due to COVID-19 safety, funding

NILES — A fundraising event to help fund special projects in Niles Community Schools, and to recognize exemplary graduating seniors, has been canceled for this ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 8:39 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Art Center hosts limited hours as it reopens

NILES — In a speech prepared for the 2020 Middle and High School Community Student Art Exhibit, Ring Lardner and Eastside Connections art teacher Scott ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, June 12, 2020 3:00 pm

Berrien County

Growers, migrant workers adapt to COVID-19 changes

By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN — With more than 700 acres, Schilling Family Farms in Eau Claire grows lush groves of fruit trees and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, June 12, 2020 2:11 pm

News

Plans for Niles’ Fourth of July celebration fizzle

NILES — Fireworks celebrations for the Fourth of July at the Apple Festival grounds have fizzled out. During Monday’s City Council meeting, the Fourth of ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:43 pm

Business

The Strand re-opens with new ownership

SISTER LAKES — Sitting on the patio at The Strand Brewery and Restaurant, one can take a deep breath and admire the sunshine dancing over ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:28 am

News

Niles now a Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation

NILES — Historic preservation is now a certified part of the Niles landscape. On Tuesday, Niles was named one of Michigan’s Certified Local Governments for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:59 am

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