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Cass County

Training the next generation

CASSOPOLIS — Cameron Hayden is one of the most decorated showmen the Cass County Fair has ever seen. He’s already won three Showmanship Sweepstakes — ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 8:05 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac girl’s pig takes runner up at fair

CASSOPOLIS — When the judge announced the winner, Brianna Stockwell threw her head back and looked up at the ceiling of the show arena before ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 8:02 am

Berrien County

Buchanan library millage passes

Voters have supported a new millage that will allow the Buchanan District Library to expand its hours and services and hire new staff. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 9:49 pm

Berrien County

Niles Twp. road proposal fails

Voters have rejected a proposal that would have generated about $430,000 a year for the next 10 years to fix roads in Niles Charter Township. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:49 pm

Berrien County

Buchanan girl grabs dairy show title

For as long as she can remember, Elizabeth Carpenter has wanted to compete for the chance to become the Cass County Fair’s top showman. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 9:21 am

Cass County

Cassopolis’ Bradley wins sheep show

With her red hair pulled back under a rhinestone headband, Jena Bradley kept her eyes fixed intently on the show judge. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 9:19 am

Buchanan

Special election Tuesday in Niles Township, Buchanan

Voters will have some important decisions to make regarding a couple of local proposals that will appear on the ballot during Tuesday’s special election. Niles ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 3, 2015 8:30 am

Berrien County

Niles holding kindergarten, preschool roundup

In an effort to cut down on late enrollment, Niles Community Schools is offering a day dedicated to getting children registered for kindergarten and preschool ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 31, 2015 9:24 am

Berrien County

Beam placement delayed for Niles bridge project

Residents will have to wait a little longer than originally expected to see beams placed on the new Main Street Bridge in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 31, 2015 9:23 am

Berrien County

Niles resident: Niles needs pickleball courts

A man who said he represents an ever-growing group of pickleball enthusiasts in Niles said he wants to see real pickleball courts built in his ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:38 am

Berrien County

Buchanan Library millage on ballot Tuesday

Voters will be asked Tuesday whether or not to approve a new tax levy that would allow the Buchanan District Library to expand its hours ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:37 am

Cass County

Volunteer of the Week: Julie Watts, of Helping Hands of Cass County

Julie Watts is a Marcellus resident who volunteers at Helping Hands of Cass County in Cassopolis. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 9:30 am

Berrien County

Niles council votes in rate increases for electric, water and sewer

Despite vocal opposition by two Niles residents, the Niles City Council voted unanimously Monday to increase rates for the city’s electric, water and wastewater utilities ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 9:21 am

Berrien County

Road fix proposal on ballot for Niles Twp.

Niles Township residents will have an opportunity to raise money to fix local roads when they head to the polls during a special election Tuesday, ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 9:20 am

Berrien County

Niles man jailed for stealing computer, frozen hamburger

A Niles man who stole a computer and several pounds of hamburger meat from the apartment of a man who was away at church will ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 9:28 am

Berrien County

Niles Trails & Ales Festivus replaces Riverfest this weekend

The festival formerly known as Niles Riverfest is returning this weekend in a package reimagined and revamped by members of the city’s parks board. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 9:24 am

Business

New signs help people find their way around Niles

Downtown Niles is about to get a lot more colorful. In an effort to help visitors — and locals for that matter — find things ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:49 am

Local Government

Niles city to raise utility rates

Niles utilities customers can expect to see another rate increase across the board, just months after the last increase. According to a report given to ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:37 am

Giving

A treehouse for Bailey

Every child’s dream is to have a treehouse — a place to call their own, high above the ground, where they can live out their ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:35 am

News

July 27 — Niles’ Most Wanted

The Niles Police Department is providing the Daily Star with a list of who they determine are the “most wanted” criminals and information about their ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:02 am

Berrien County

Car collides with Buchanan business

A 76-year-old Niles woman accidentally drove her vehicle into the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Buchanan Wednesday morning, causing damage to the entryway of the business. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 24, 2015 9:16 am

Berrien County

Auto enthusiasts weigh in on Niles car show venue change

Underneath the shade of large trees and just steps away from the St. Joseph River, Bob Kasperzak sat in a folding chair behind his 1965 ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 24, 2015 9:15 am

News

Township proposes rules for parks, trails

Niles Township will soon have rules regarding the use of its public parks and trails, including the new Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail. Clerk Terry Eull ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:23 am

Business

El Amigo Pepe to close, go mobile

On a seemingly normal Thursday last month, one of Niles’ most popular restaurants put a surprising piece of information on its Facebook page. The owners ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:19 am

Berrien County

Memorial golf outing for Niles teacher breaks record

Organizers of the Jason Arnold Memorial Golf Outing say more money was raised during this year’s event than at any other in its six-year history. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:32 am

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