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Berrien County

Honeycrisp apple season in full swing

If you are looking for Honeycrisp apples, now is the time to get them, according to local grower Steve Lecklider. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, September 18, 2015 9:43 am

Cass County

Guilty plea in Howard Twp. embezzlement case

A Niles woman pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzlement of more than $50 by a public official while working as an employee of Howard Township. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, September 18, 2015 9:10 am

Berrien County

Niles girl shines at state fair

A Niles girl brought home several big honors from the fourth annual Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair hosted Sept. 4-7 in Novi, Michigan. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:37 am

Berrien County

Niles to receive more money for Pucker Street Dam removal

More money was secured for the removal of the city’s deteriorating Pucker Street Dam. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:21 am

Berrien County

Recovery event at Niles Riverfront Park to bring awareness to addiction

Doug knows how destructive addiction can be to a person’s life and how difficult it can be to get past. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:20 am

Berrien County

Niles business to expand, create 15-20 new jobs

A Niles business expects to create between 15 and 20 new jobs with a $1.5 million expansion project, according to city officials. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:19 am

Berrien County

American Cancer Society to host luminaria ceremony

The American Cancer Society is holding a special luminaria ceremony this weekend to remember those who passed away from cancer and bring hope to those ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:59 am

Berrien County

Upton honored for support of at-risk children, families

Longtime U.S. Congressman Fred Upton was honored Tuesday morning in Niles for his efforts in helping at-risk children and families through his work in on ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:53 am

Berrien County

Possible site, cost of Niles pickleball courts discussed by council

The approximate cost and potential location for a set of courts dedicated to the sport of pickleball — a cross between tennis and ping pong ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:51 am

Cass County

Police investigating Howard Twp. business break-in, attempted break-in

Police are investigating a break-in at MS Outdoors and an attempted break-in at Rise N Shine Cafe, both in Howard Township. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:15 am

News

Weather to be wildcard in bridge completion

A state engineer says weather is the “wildcard” when it comes to whether or not the Main Street Bridge in Niles will open to traffic ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:51 am

News

Queens set to be crowned

More than $4,500 in scholarships is on the line at this year’s Miss and Junior Miss Pageants for the 2015 Four Flags Area Apple Festival. ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:49 am

Berrien County

Last chance for ‘violent’ offender

Buchanan man gets jail, probation for domestic violence charge A Buchanan man whose criminal history was described by a judge as being “replete with violent ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:48 am

News

Body found on River Valley Trail

A person jogging on the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail in south Niles Township found the body of a dead man in a wheel chair ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, September 14, 2015 9:58 am

Education

Eastside remembers victims, celebrates veterans in honor of Sept. 11, 2001

Lauren Sheeley was an eighth grader in social studies class when terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and flew them into the World Trade Center buildings ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, September 14, 2015 9:57 am

Business

Paris Soda Shoppe extends menu to morning hours

The Paris Soda Shop will always be known for its ice cream and 1940s atmosphere. But manager Rhonda James hopes it can be known for ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, September 14, 2015 9:51 am

Berrien County

Conference to address issues facing senior citizens

A group dedicated to maintaining and promoting the safety of area senior citizens will host a free conference on topics affecting seniors next week in ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, September 11, 2015 9:58 am

Berrien County

Large crane arrives at Niles Main Street Bridge

A crowd of about a dozen people gathered in Niles Riverfront Park Thursday afternoon to watch the next step in the building of a new ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, September 11, 2015 9:55 am

Berrien County

Niles Scream Park opens Friday with special guest

The Niles Scream Park will have a special guest when it opens for the season this weekend. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:32 am

Berrien County

Changes made to Brandywine water tower paint job

Some minor changes are coming to Niles Charter Township’s project to repaint the Fairfield Street water tower. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:30 am

Berrien County

Brandywine holds special meeting to discuss teacher contracts

The Brandywine school board has called a special meeting to discuss ongoing negotiations with the teachers’ union for a new contract and a project to ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:28 am

Berrien County

Volunteer of the Week: Arlene Richardson, of Niles

Arlene Richardson, of Niles, retired last year after working as a librarian at Ballard Elementary School in Niles for 11 years. Now she volunteers at ... Read more

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

Berrien County

Character development focus of new program at Ring Lardner

When students returned for the first day of class at Ring Lardner Middle School Tuesday in Niles, they were greeted with more than just new ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:29 am

Berrien County

Judge throws out sentence for Elkhart man

A Berrien County judge has thrown out the sentence of an Elkhart man convicted of having consensual sex with an underage girl who lied about ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:26 am

Cass County

Charge filed in Howard Twp. embezzlement case

A Niles woman faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly embezzling more than $25,000 while working as an office assistant for Howard Township. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 5:55 pm

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