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Berrien County

Fire destroys Fernwood Railway Garden

Staff members cried openly as firefighters sifted through the still smoking remains of what was once one of the Niles area’s most beloved childhood attractions ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 7:15 pm

Berrien County

Suspects named in string of Niles armed robberies

A Niles man with a history of committing violent crimes and his alleged getaway driver girlfriend face the possibility of life in prison for their ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 5:08 pm

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Craig Miller, of Buchanan

Craig Miller, of Buchanan, is volunteering at Saturday’s Make a Difference Day in Buchanan. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:58 am

Berrien County

Niles school district to develop strategic plan

The leadership team at Niles Community Schools is in the process of developing a strategic plan that would identify the district’s long-term goals and serve ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:50 am

Berrien County

Niles Twp. sets hours for trick or treating

The official trick-or-treat time has been set for Niles Charter Township. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:43 am

Berrien County

Niles downtown trick-or-treat returns this weekend

It does not matter what the weather is like during Niles’ annual safe downtown trick-or-treat event. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:42 am

Berrien County

Niles man sentenced for taking money from gas station clerk

It has been said that crime does not pay and that is certainly the case for Anthony Maurice Sharp. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:21 am

Berrien County

Niles Twp. files lawsuit against City of Niles

Niles Charter Township has filed a lawsuit against the City of Niles, alleging that the city violated contracts it has with the township for the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:12 am

Berrien County

Elkhart’s Zach Anderson gets new sentence

An Elkhart man convicted of having consensual sex with a minor who lied about her age received a new sentence Monday. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:10 am

Business

A focus on customer service

Chalet of Niles owners hope to bring many improvements to former Silverbrook Manor A Chicago man and his South Bend business partner say they plan ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, October 19, 2015 8:59 am

Buchanan

Buchanan enrollment down slightly

The leader of Buchanan Community Schools says student enrollment in the district dipped slightly from last year’s numbers. Supt. Andrea van der Laan said the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, October 19, 2015 8:23 am

Berrien County

Niles boat building class brings families together

Tom Gable stood by and watched as his sons used a hand plane to shape the top edge of an almost-finished wooden canoe earlier this ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, October 16, 2015 8:19 am

Berrien County

Niles sets trick-or-treat time, approves downtown Halloween event

With Halloween just a few weeks away, the Niles City Council on Monday announced the city’s official trick or treat time and approved a request ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:25 am

Berrien County

Brandywine enrollment up slightly

Student enrollment is on the rise at Brandywine Community Schools, according to unofficial numbers from the Oct. 7 count day. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:24 am

Cass County

Volunteer of the Week: Marie Anderson, of Cassopolis

Marie Anderson, of Cassopolis, is an active volunteer of the Cass County Cancer Service and the Cass County Friends of the Park, among other organizations. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:35 am

Berrien County

Brandywine teachers close to agreement on contract

Brandywine teachers and the school board are close to reaching an agreement on a new contract, according to leaders on both sides of the negotiating ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:25 am

Berrien County

Community tours new kindergarten wing at Ottawa Elementary

The result of a $2.4 million construction project at Ottawa Elementary School in Buchanan was on display during an open house there Tuesday evening. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:24 am

Berrien County

Safety lessons to be learned from recent fires

Local firefighters are using recent structure fires to remind residents how to prevent fires from happening in their homes during Fire Prevention Month (October). Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:21 am

Berrien County

Two injured in Niles crash

Two people suffered minor injuries as a result of a two-vehicle accident around 2:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of South 11th Street and Silverbrook ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:26 am

Berrien County

Niles man imprisoned for strangling ex-girlfriend

A Niles man was sentenced to more than 2 1/2 years in prison Monday for strangling his ex girlfriend. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:20 am

Berrien County

Amputee credited with putting out Niles high-rise fire

A 65-year-old amputee from Niles is credited with helping put out a fire at the Niles Housing Commission Saturday night. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:19 am

Berrien County

Three taken to hospital after Niles high-rise fire

Three people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at the high rise apartment complex on Cass Street in Niles Saturday night, ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Sunday, October 11, 2015 6:35 am

Berrien County

Local marching bands earn top honors at festival

Several local schools received top honors during the 2015 Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association’s District 6 Marching Festival held Wednesday at Niles High School’s ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, October 9, 2015 9:32 am

Berrien County

Same person suspected in five Niles robberies

Local law enforcement agencies believe the same person is responsible for five robberies in Niles in a span of two weeks. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, October 9, 2015 9:29 am

Berrien County

Niles St. Mark’s Parish to celebrate 60 years

Like most churches, St. Mark’s Parish started from humble beginnings — first holding mass in rented gymnasium space at Oak Manor School in Niles in ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, October 9, 2015 9:28 am

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