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Brandywine Education

Brandywine officials say district could benefit from sinking fund

Hours after the school board authorized spending half a million dollars on roof repairs, Brandywine school officials discussed the potential need for an additional source ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, October 8, 2015 9:28 am

Berrien County

Niles Twp. officials field zoning complaint

A Niles Township man pleaded his case in front of the township’s board of trustees Monday night after his request to build a pole barn ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 9:12 am

Berrien County

Woman tied to fatal robbery pleads not guilty

An Elkhart, Indiana woman accused of aiding last year’s fatal robbery at the Long John Silver’s restaurant in Niles has entered a plea of not ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 9:11 am

Berrien County

Niles Main Street Bridge on track to open in November

A project engineer says the Niles Main Street Bridge is on track to open before the end of November — a couple weeks sooner than ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 9:09 am

Bertrand Township

Chestnut orchard planted in Bertrand Township

More than a dozen people helped plant 10 American chestnut trees near Bertrand Township Hall Saturday afternoon, despite poor weather conditions that included wind, rain ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:34 am

Berrien County

Man jailed for fifth OWI

A Berrien County judge had a stern warning Monday for a man convicted of his fifth drunken driving offense in the past 30-plus years. Judge ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:32 am

News

Niles library recognized by state librarian for programs, variety of services

The Niles District Library has earned the prestigious State Librarian’s Excellence Award for its innovative programs and ability to establish meaningful partnerships in the community. ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:27 am

Business

Niles-based Camdens appliance store celebrates milestone

Jeff Miars did not always plan on taking over the family business. The 2006 Niles High School graduate was actually studying business computer information systems ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, October 5, 2015 9:09 am

Education

Niles celebrates homecoming

Hundreds of elementary school students lined the streets around Eastside Connections School to watch Niles High School’s annual homecoming parade Friday afternoon. The parade featured ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, October 5, 2015 9:05 am

Apple Fest

Veterans feel the love from Apple Fest theme

Steve Harrell did not get the warm welcome he was hoping for when he returned home to the U.S. after fighting in the Vietnam War ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, October 5, 2015 9:03 am

Berrien County

Bertrand Twp. part of effort to revive American chestnut trees

Since learning about the near destruction of the American chestnut tree, Bertrand Township’s Tom Wrasse has been on a mission to restore the once-great species. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, October 2, 2015 9:42 am

Berrien County

Two crashes in one hour

The lunch hour was a dangerous time to be on the road in Niles Thursday. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, October 2, 2015 9:41 am

Niles District Library

Library installation dedicated to Optimist

The memory of one of Niles’ most voracious readers, John Willis, will live on forever at a place he would greatly appreciate — the Niles ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 8:23 am

Niles business

Luxury grooming, boarding resort opens in Niles

With 30 individually decorated suites made out of see-through greenhouses, there likely is no more luxurious place to board a feline than at Niles Township’s ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, September 28, 2015 8:55 am

Apple Festival

Apple Festival Youth Day set for Saturday in Niles

The Four Flags Area Apple Festival will celebrate the area’s children this weekend during its annual Youth Day at the festival fairgrounds on the corner ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:36 am

News

Niles Elvis impersonator to perform two shows for charity

What would Elvis look and sound like at age 63? Niles’ self proclaimed original Elvis impersonator, Rick Schram, is coming out of retirement to answer ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:35 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: David Shier

David Shier, of Niles, is a volunteer for the faith-based youth soccer program, Upward Soccer. It takes approximately 60 volunteers to run the Summit Church-affiliated ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 9:44 am

Education

Niles bond construction just months away

More details about a major construction project at Niles Community Schools were announced at Monday’s school board meeting, including an updated timeline and preliminary design ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 9:33 am

News

CAT Rental Store to submit site plan for expansion to township

The CAT Rental Store in Niles Township is attempting to create new jobs and facilitate growth by expanding its business several hundred feet to the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 9:31 am

Berrien County

Two separate blazes destroy Niles kitchen, garage

First responders were busy with a pair of structure fires in Niles Sunday. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:54 am

Cass County

Lawyer disputes amount embezzled from Howard Township

The attorney for Christine Mahar, the Niles woman who pleaded guilty last week to embezzlement by a public official, is disputing the prosecution’s claim that ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:53 am

Berrien County

Man pleads guilty to stealing from Niles gas station

A Niles man pleaded guilty Monday to taking money from an employee of a Niles gas station. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:51 am

Berrien County

O’Reilly Auto Parts opens in Niles

O’Reilly Auto Parts joined a long list of auto parts stores operating in the City of Niles when it officially opened this past weekend on ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:44 am

Berrien County

New brewery comes to Buchanan

A new brew pub is getting set to open in downtown Buchanan. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, September 21, 2015 9:15 am

Berrien County

Downed tree causes brief power outage in Niles

A storm caused an isolated power outage in Niles Friday when a tree fell into a power line on South Third Street just north of ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, September 21, 2015 9:13 am

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