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Berrien County

Volunteer of the Week: Patricia Mollison, of Niles

Patricia Mollison is a long time volunteer at the Christian Service Center, a food pantry located at 322 Clay St. in Niles near St. Mary’s ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 9:47 am

Berrien County

Road commission director addresses concerns from Niles Twp. residents

The poor condition of roads dominated discussion at Monday’s regular meeting of the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees, which included a guest appearance by ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 9:30 am

Berrien County

Niles appoints new assistant superintendent

Former Ellis Elementary School leader Donna Roark is getting a promotion. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 9:28 am

Berrien County

Galien school district to be split between Buchanan, River Valley districts

With the Galien School District set to be dissolved in the coming months, local school officials have been busy trying to come up with a ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:52 am

Berrien County

Niles men sentenced to three years for larceny

If you believe the victim, it was an armed robbery. If you believe the co-defendants, it was a drug deal gone wrong. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:44 am

Berrien County

Brandywine basketball team paints paw prints to raise money

Giant Bobcat paw prints have been appearing on driveways all over Niles this past week. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:42 am

News

July 6: 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 6, 2015 8:00 am

Business

Niles bait and tackle shop sold

Trailhead Mercantile has a new name and new owners. Richard and Mary Smith, of Niles, purchased the downtown Niles business from former owner Bryan Williams ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 3, 2015 9:25 am

Berrien County

Annual Burn Run returns to Niles next weekend

One of the area’s most popular motorcycle ride fundraisers is set to roll off next weekend on a 50-mile trip through southwest Michigan. While people ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 3, 2015 9:23 am

Berrien County

Update: Boy in critical condition after found in pool

A young child was unresponsive after being found in a pool Thursday evening in Niles Township, according to the Berrien County Sheriff's Department. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 2, 2015 8:11 pm

News

Fireworks and pets don’t mix

It happens every year. Animals — especially dogs — hear the loud boom of an exploding firework and run away if given the opportunity. Many ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:32 am

News

Main Street Bridge taking shape

After eight months of work, the new Main Street Bridge is beginning to look like, well, a bridge. On Wednesday morning, construction crews were busy ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:31 am

Uncategorized

Seven weddings and counting

Niles couple renews vows every five years Bill and Marie Weimer have been renewing their wedding vows every five years since they were married on ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:22 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Richard Huntsman, of Niles

Richard Huntsman, of Niles, volunteers at the Niles Salvation Army and Lakeland Hospital, Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:18 am

Berrien County

Fireworks a fun, but risky tradition

With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, public safety officials are encouraging residents to be cautious if they choose to set off fireworks. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:13 am

Berrien County

Niles couple plans wedding after Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling

Long time Niles couple Joseph Gress and Ron Robinson did not have a chance to immediately celebrate upon learning that the U.S. Supreme Court had ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 9:12 am

Berrien County

Niles to celebrate 4th of July with fireworks, music and family fun Thursday

There is a lot more to Niles’ annual Fourth of July celebration than just fireworks. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10:45 am

Uncategorized

Welcome home veterans

MICHIANA — Medal of Honor recipients and two former Prisoners of War will be among the honored guests at a celebration of Vietnam veterans this ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 29, 2015 11:23 am

Berrien County

New flea market opens in Niles Twp.

If you are in the market for a good deal, Laura Yoho says she knows the right place. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 29, 2015 9:38 am

Berrien County

Niles teen resentenced for murdering his grandfather

In the five years since 14-year-old Dakotah Eliason killed his grandfather, nothing about the crime itself has changed. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 26, 2015 5:18 pm

Berrien County

Public invited to see new discoveries at Fort St. Joseph

Of the dozens of significant finds unearthed at this year’s Fort St. Joseph archaeology dig, Amelia Harp said one of her favorites is a tiny ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 26, 2015 9:29 am

Berrien County

New Tech graduates benefit from early college experience at LMC

A Niles New Tech graduate’s story served to highlight the impact Lake Michigan College is having on the lives of local high school students. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:34 am

Berrien County

Niles Police log: June 19-22, 2015

June 19 1:22 a.m. — 1400 block Eagle, alarm 2:26 a.m. — 1400 block Eagle, alarm 2:37 a.m. — 400 block Broadway, larceny 3:32 a.m. ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:59 am

Berrien County

Niles Council hires new community development director

The Niles City Council approved the hiring of Sanya Phillips to replace Juan Ganum as the city’s director of community development at Monday’s regular meeting. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:58 am

Berrien County

Mixed reaction to Wonderland Cinema alcohol sales

Reaction has been mixed to Wonderland Cinema’s announcement that it will be selling beer and other alcoholic beverages to patrons of the Niles movie theater. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:57 am

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