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News

Niles Charter Township meets, discusses future budget cuts

NILES—The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees met Monday evening to discuss bills paid, two orders of new business and the financial hardships the members ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:55 pm

Giving

River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant to host food giveaway Wednesday

BUCHANAN — River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant opened its doors, in a limited capacity, to the community on April 2, and now its staff ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 10:30 am

Berrien County

Berrien County treasurer retires, leaves legacy of compassion

BERRIEN COUNTY — Years ago, a woman entered former Berrien County treasurer Bret Witkowski’s office, and, exhausted, promptly fell down into the chair offered to ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, April 20, 2020 3:17 pm

News

St. Paul’s Lutheran celebrates 100 years

NILES — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Niles may not be able to host services within its doors due to the social distancing guidelines, but ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:00 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Health Department, Spectrum Health Lakeland host joint live update on COVID-19

BERRIEN COUNTY– On Friday, the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland brought representatives together for a joint Facebook Live video to provide updates ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 17, 2020 3:25 pm

Community News

Niles High School hosts first locker clean out, pickup

NILES — Students and parents lined up in their cars at Niles High School on Thursday to pick up items left in student lockers before ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 17, 2020 10:19 am

Berrien County

Operation COVID Cheers launched for isolated senior citizens

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Many area senior citizens are able to live and function mostly independently. Utilizing senior services to help with meals and groceries helps ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 17, 2020 8:00 am

Community News

Niles History Center invites community to share COVID-19 stories

NILES — As people go about their days, driving down the road or browsing the aisles of a supermarket, it can be rare that someone ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:00 pm

Community News

Niles reacts to executive order including gardening, lawn care

NILES — The governor’s latest executive order included language that struck at many green thumbs’ hearts. The inclusion of “garden centers and plant nurseries” in ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:04 am

News

Niles Family Fun Fair canceled, hopes to return in 2021

NILES — After facing initial disappointments at a city council meeting, the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles faced another blow to its planning of the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:07 pm

Giving

New downtown Niles nonprofit to provide respite for roadies

NILES — When walking by 205 E. Main St. in downtown in recent months, windows with a sign bearing the words “Follow our story @theoryoneproductions” ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:09 pm

Buchanan

Happy hour gets a new look at Buchanan winery

BUCHANAN — Spring in Michigan means the beginning of wine tasting and brewery visits for many. Adam McBride, owner and wine maker at Hickory Creek ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:00 am

Edwardsburg

Uncle remembered after fatal house fire

EDWARDSBURG — An Edwardsburg man was killed last week in a structure fire, according to the Howard Township Fire Department. Early Friday morning, the call ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 5:46 pm

Community News

Niles City Council discusses “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order

NILES — The Niles City Council met as scheduled Monday evening. However, instead of the usual location at the Niles Fire Department building, or even ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 12:40 pm

News

Niles Post Office Apartments to halt construction

NILES — The sounds of construction that have remained consistent through downtown Niles will come to pause soon. The Post Office Apartments that were set ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, April 13, 2020 1:48 pm

News

Michiana Christian Embassy offers drive in Easter service

NILES — Safety and celebration was the catalyst for invention in Rev. Jeffrey Whittaker’s take on this year’s Easter celebration at the Michiana Christian Embassy. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:35 am

Buchanan

Bike Buchanan encourages riders to explore close to home

BUCHANAN — For Liz Martin, April is when she is usually planning the first group ride for her group, Bike Buchanan. While the weather has ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:34 am

News

Niles’ The Erly talks canceled, shifted plans

NILES — Music venues remain silent and empty as the heavy mandates against people gathering have been put in place by state governors. However, the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 10, 2020 9:06 am

Berrien County

Spectrum Health Lakeland reminds citizens that care for assault victims is still available

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The “Stay Home, Stay Safe” mandate is a preventative measure handed down from Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to help protect residents from ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, April 10, 2020 9:05 am

Buchanan

Lehman’s Farmhouse and Brewery joins fight against COVID-19

BUCHANAN — With dine-in and drinking socially in tap rooms off the menu, area breweries and distilleries are adapting to their new normal. Dining rooms ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:57 am

Berrien County

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation on track to make awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — School buildings may be closed, but seniors are still making plans for their next steps past graduating high school. Amidst the changing ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:51 am

News

Grinder pumps, bills, interviews on deck at Monday’s Niles Charter Township Meeting

NILES — Niles Charter Township hosted its Monday board meeting as scheduled, with a different setup than the usual board members sitting before the public. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:27 am

Berrien County

Spectrum Lakeland launches ‘We Stay Home for You’ campaign

NILES — Coming together to support healthcare workers takes a different approach due to to safety precautions in place these days. As healthcare professionals man ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:25 am

Brandywine Education

Area school administrators use time to plan distance learning, rest of year

BERRIEN COUNTY — Schools are currently on a new kind of spring break. With travel restrictions in place and social distancing measures implemented, trips are ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:22 am

News

Health department updates community in fight against COVID-19

BERRIEN COUNTY — With news changing rapidly around the COVID-19 pandemic, the Berrien County Health Department is working to keep pace with local needs and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:56 am

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