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Community, family working to rebuild after Howard Township fire

HOWARD TOWNSHIP – A family is trying to put the pieces of their lives back together after a fire destroyed the home they were staying ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:26 pm

Business

Niles leaders urging representatives to keep metropolitan status

NILES – Niles city and business representatives are urging state and federal government officials to keep the area’s Census metropolitan-status intact. Over the past week, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 18, 2021 9:02 am

News

Special land uses granted for marijuana grows, microbusiness, provisioning center

NILES – The Niles Planning Commission hosted five public hearings Tuesday evening for five special land use requests from marijuana businesses in the city. Five ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:08 pm

Business

Biggby Coffee location coming to Niles

NILES – A new coffee shop is coming to the Niles area. The ground has been broken on the new Biggby Coffee drive-thru to be ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:20 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan High School student named featured finalist in New York Times writing contest

BUCHANAN – A Buchanan High School senior had her work selected to be included a special print section of The New York Times. The section ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 8:58 am

Berrien County

Berrien County to open vaccines Monday to residents 16-years and older with underlying conditions

BERRIEN COUNTY – COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Berrien County will be changing on Monday to include residents 16 years of age and older with underlying ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:45 pm

News

Niles Township seeks funding for Ontario Trailhead

NILES TOWNSHIP – The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees began hosting its meetings in-person again on Monday evening. During the meeting, purchases were approved, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:54 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County educators receive second COVID-19 vaccine

NILES – “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang rang through the decorated hallway school staff and educators used to exit Niles High School on Friday ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, March 15, 2021 3:26 pm

Berrien County

One Year Later: Educators reflect on COVID-19 school shutdown anniversary

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On March 13, 2020, Michigan students packed up their bags from school for what was, initially, just a temporary break through April ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, March 13, 2021 7:00 am

Education

Niles FFA chapter advances to state

NILES — The Niles Future Farmers of America chapter announced last week all of its 19 participants had advanced to the state contests after regional ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 12, 2021 6:00 pm

News

Disc golf course in works at Howard Township Park

HOWARD TOWNSHIP – A nine-basket disc golf course is in the works for Jones Memorial Park in Howard Township. Jones Memorial Park, located behind the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 12, 2021 2:52 pm

Education

Three Ring Lardner Students reach final qualifying round for spelling competition

NILES – On March 2, Ring Lardner Middle School students participated in the final qualifying round for the Berrien RESA’s Cloverleaf Virtual Spelling Bee. Three ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 12, 2021 11:08 am

Buchanan

Buchanan-Galien Lions to host St. Patrick’s Day drive-thru

BUCHANAN – The Buchanan-Galien Lions Club is serving up a St. Paddy’s Day meal for the first time this year. Jerry Flenar, board member of ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 12, 2021 8:53 am

Buchanan

Adult-use marijuana provisioning center state revenue payments arrive to local cities

BERRIEN COUNTY – Areas in the state of Michigan allowing adult-use provisioning centers to take root are starting to see a financial harvest from the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 11, 2021 3:04 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Road Department director resigns

BERRIEN COUNTY – Nearly five weeks after the former Berrien County Road Department Director Jason Latham was placed on administrative leave, it was announced by ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 11, 2021 12:52 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan farm, brewery look to community supported agriculture

BUCHANAN – Marc Luff, farm manager at Flatwater Farms, is hard at work getting seeds started, equipment ready and mobile greenhouses built. Flatwater Farms is ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, March 11, 2021 11:20 am

News

Niles business owners express concern about The NODE’s location

NILES – At the Niles City Council meeting on Monday evening, a local business owner hinted at some downtown business owners hoping for a change ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2:36 pm

News

Incentives sought for National Standard, Heico property redevelopment

NILES – Niles’ dilapidated National Standard property — known to many residents as the “Heico Building” — took a step toward its next life at ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 12:17 pm

News

Niles City Council member reveals answers to Black History Month challenge

NILES – At the beginning of February, Black History Month, Niles City Council Member Charlie McAfee posed a history challenge to her fellow council members ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 8:34 am

News

Niles Restaurant Week deemed a success

NILES – With Niles’ first Restaurant Week event having come to a close on Sunday, the Niles Downtown Development Authority/Niles Main Street is gathering information ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 3:44 pm

News

Two outdoor events, master plan draft approved by Niles City Council

NILES – Outdoor events are coming back to Niles beginning this spring. The Niles City Council approved two upcoming events on Monday evening, including the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:22 pm

News

Niles author publishes debut book

NILES – A Niles resident is hoping to her story of overcoming hardships in her upbringing will inspire others to keep moving forward. Through the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 8:59 am

Buchanan

Buchanan High School has remote day due to teacher shortage

BUCHANAN – Buchanan High School students got an unplanned remote day of instruction to begin the week with on Monday. A communication to parents and ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, March 8, 2021 10:42 am

News

Niles graduate retiring after 50 years with American Airlines

DALLAS, Texas – The first time Claudette Miller stepped on an airplane, she was on her way to the American Airlines Stewardess College 50 years ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:20 am

Horizons

Cyclists from throughout Michiana create a biking community in Buchanan

Gathering in the gravel parking lot of River Saint Joe Brewery on June 16, there was an excitement in the air as people saw others ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, March 5, 2021 1:39 pm

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