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Brandywine Education

Merritt Elementary hosts Summer Sendoff for students

NILES — Waves of cheers arose through the neighborhood surrounding Merritt Elementary School on Tuesday. As each car passed, teachers waved to and cheered for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:18 am

News

Niles City Council approves Fourth of July event

NILES — The evening skies the weekend of July 4 may yet be filled with color and light. A beloved tradition to celebrate Independence Day ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:26 am

Berrien County

Area restaurants, bars open doors for diners this week

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michiganders looking for a plated meal and hospitality will finally have the opportunity to dine in-house again. Restaurant and bar staff across ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:21 am

Berrien County

Library materials hit curbside

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The wait is over for patrons waiting to get their hands on some new, or beloved, reading material from their local libraries. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, June 8, 2020 2:50 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Class of 2020 graduates at Redbud MX

BUCHANAN — Cars and trucks filled with proud family members filed into Redbud MX Friday evening. The gathering was not for the location’s famed motocross ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:41 am

News

City of Niles hosts meeting amid national unrest

A previous version of this article misnamed Matthew Hickok. We regret the error and are happy to correct it. NILES — A community meeting hosted ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:26 am

Community News

Retail shops open across the state Thursday

NILES — As flags waved bearing the word “OPEN” were set outside of antique and resale shops Thursday, cars and customers followed. Owners, workers and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:53 pm

Berrien County

Christmas in June food drive kicks off

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Just thinking about the holiday season can bring a warm feeling to the hearts of many. During the Christmas shopping season, donations ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:50 pm

Dowagiac

Area event venues face uncertainty

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — To business owners who built a model on gathering communities and loved ones together, the COVID-19 mandates have felt especially heavy. Throughout ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:55 am

News

Niles High School graduate with NASA ties involved in SpaceX launch

NILES — The world watched as NASA astronauts went into space Saturday. When the SpaceX Crew Dragon launched its mission with the astronauts to dock ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:00 am

News

Niles Charter Township building to reopen June 8

NILES — Hours after Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order was lifted, the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:36 pm

News

Niles funeral director called to action in COVID-19 fight

NILES — Frontline heroes ensure a situation is handled from start to finish. They run toward a challenge instead of away from it. At the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:48 am

Buchanan

Teacher, history enthusiast’s family receives support, stories following brain injury

BUCHANAN — The Kuntz family cousins spent summers growing up in southwest Michigan at their grandparents’ house. The pool provided the perfect spot to play ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:30 pm

Education

Niles Cedar Lane, WAY Program celebrate with mini parade

NILES — Students and educators have felt the sting of traditional graduation traditions being altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who sought alternative routes for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:00 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan High School graduation to take place at Redbud

BUCHANAN—Students graduating from Buchanan High School may not get the traditional graduation they hoped for, but they will get something truly unique to the Buchanan ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:23 pm

News

Wings Etc. experiences COVID-19 mandates across statelines

NILES — Walking into the Wings Etc. location at 2008 S. 11th Street, one is greeted with reminders to wear masks, if able. The dining ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:47 am

Berrien County

Niles-Buchanan YMCA expansion moving forward

NILES — Adding square footage is just the beginning for the Niles-Buchanan YMCA as new construction will begin moving forward at the location on N. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 2:10 pm

News

BBQ cook-off contest canceled

NILES — With events on pause in Niles, and throughout the state of Michigan, due to COVID-19 concerns, an annual grill competition has found itself ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:23 am

News

Four Flags Garden Club tends patriotic, historical gardens

NILES — Golden yellow marigolds were planted just before Memorial Day by the Four Flags Garden Club in the Yellow Ribbon Garden in Riverfront Park. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:44 pm

Berrien County

Deputy Laesch connects resources, communicates with the health department through mandates

NILES — Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kelly Laesch is no stranger to wearing multiple hats. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has shown. She has ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, May 23, 2020 8:33 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine grads continue family legacies

NILES — Two Brandywine valedictorians are continuing family legacies. Brandywine’s Connor Janowiak is continuing a family tradition by being a Bobcat valedictorian. The family was ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, May 22, 2020 7:00 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County percent of positive COVID-19 tests decline, county parks open but limited

BERRIEN COUNTY— The Berrien County Health Department’s Health Officer Nicki Britten was joined on a Facebook Live by Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Undersheriff Chuck Heit ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, May 22, 2020 2:13 pm

Business

Grills grant fund awarded to Niles DDA

NILES — Tuesday, the Niles Main Street Downtown Development Authority was announced as one of the recipients of a grant from The Grills Fund for ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, May 22, 2020 10:45 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine Community Schools announce pre-Labor Day start

NILES — Brandywine Community Schools announced Tuesday the 2020-2021 school year will start earlier than in the past. The schools will begin on Monday, Aug. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:00 pm

Business

New businesses move forward

NILES — New business is beginning to bloom in Niles once again. Businesses are now beginning to move forward with plans again as COVID-19 mandates ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:00 pm

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