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Berrien County

Niles school district lays out strategic plan

After months of gathering information from community stakeholders through surveys, workshops, forums and other means, leaders of the Niles Community Schools district have developed a ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 11:03 am

Berrien County

Mission Hills roadwork hearing rescheduled

A public hearing on a special assessment for roadwork in the Mission Hills subdivision in Niles Township was postponed because notices mailed to affected residents ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 9:41 am

Berrien County

New director hired to lead SMEGA

A veteran of economic development work in Indiana, Barkley Garrett has been tabbed to lead the Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 9:15 am

Berrien County

Two men charged after shots fired at Niles Twp. park

Two men are facing a charge of armed robbery after one of the men allegedly fired shots during an altercation with a group of teenagers ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 9:11 am

Berrien County

Thrill on the Hill a success

A brief warm spell did not dampen the excitement for the many people who visited downtown Buchanan for the city’s annual Thrill on the Hill ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, February 1, 2016 9:31 am

Berrien County

Niles woman bags big buck

A Niles woman’s first buck turned out to be a big one. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:03 am

Berrien County

Niles Salvation Army Family Store re-opening canceled

Unanticipated construction costs are to blame for a decision to cancel the re-opening of a Salvation Army Family Store in Niles Township. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:23 am

Berrien County

Thrill on the Hill returns to Buchanan

Buchanan’s Thrill on the Hill festival will go on as planned this weekend, despite a forecast of warmer-than-average weather for the area. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:20 am

Berrien County

Brandywine to seek sinking fund millage in May election

Voters will be asked this spring to consider passing a new millage to help the Brandywine Community Schools district pay for major renovations and repairs ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 9:17 am

Berrien County

Niles business owners report record sales during Hunter Ice Festival

“We were jam-packed. If there was a fire code limit we probably broke it.” Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:35 am

Berrien County

Buchanan woman jailed for embezzling money from county

A Buchanan woman was ordered to pay $79,000 in restitution after she was caught embezzling money while working for the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:30 am

Berrien County

Quick response limits fire damage

Quick response time is being credited for limiting the damage of two structure fires last week in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:29 am

Berrien County

DiCostanzo appointed to Niles City Council

John DiCostanzo has been appointed to fill the vacant Fourth Ward seat on the Niles City Council. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, January 25, 2016 7:20 pm

Berrien County

Niles council expected to appoint new member tonight

The Niles City Council is expected to appoint a person to fill the vacant Fourth Ward council seat during Monday’s regular meeting. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, January 25, 2016 9:46 am

Berrien County

Niles nail salon celebrates 10 years

Wanting to offer the type of nail salon experience that she would approve of, Vicky Williams opened Tippy Toes in May 2006 in downtown Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, January 25, 2016 9:41 am

Berrien County

87-year-old Niles woman ‘traumatized’ after armed robbery at home

An 87-year-old Niles woman says she is still traumatized after being robbed at gunpoint at her home in the 100 block of North 12th Street ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, January 22, 2016 6:00 am

Berrien County

Free cosmetology program now offered locally to high school students

High school students interested in cosmetology school could potentially save thousands of dollars as a result of a new partnership between Buchanan Community Schools and ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 21, 2016 5:10 pm

Berrien County

School leaders react to governor’s State of State speech

Although the majority of Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State speech Tuesday focused on the water crisis in Flint, the governor devoted a few ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:16 am

Berrien County

Modineer deal with Ford results in new jobs

Congressman Fred Upton paid a visit to Modineer after learning the Niles-based manufacturing company had secured a deal to create parts for new Ford F-250 ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:15 am

Berrien County

One Good Deed Michiana benefit concert this weekend

One Good Deed Michiana, a non-profit organization created by Niles’ Allison Hayes, will host its third annual benefit concert this weekend. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 10:00 am

Berrien County

Near perfect conditions for Hunter Ice Festival

The whir of chainsaws cutting through blocks of ice drowned out the sound of Main Street traffic in downtown Niles Tuesday morning. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 9:59 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Korie Blyveis, of Three Rivers

Korie Blyveis, who lives in Three Rivers, has served as a volunteer for the Cass County Parks Department and Cass County Conservation District for several ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 8:00 am

Berrien County

More ice, more sculptures coming to Hunter Ice Festival

More than 37 tons of ice will be transformed into dozens and dozens of sculptures for this weekend’s Hunter Ice Festival in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:24 am

Berrien County

Niles celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

More than 75 people celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a community fellowship breakfast Monday morning at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:21 am

Berrien County

Couple to open eclectic antique shop in downtown Niles

To Katie Riley and Tanner Leininger, the property at 201 E. Main St. in downtown Niles is much more than just an address — it’s ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, January 15, 2016 9:21 am

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