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Berrien County

Weekend packed with activities in Niles

Those in search of something to do this weekend will not have trouble finding it in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:53 am

Berrien County

LMC to place capital millage on November ballot

This November, voters will be asked to consider approving a millage proposal that would generate approximately $40 million for capital projects at all of Lake ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:53 am

Election

Primary election results: Shelton, Durm advance in race for Niles mayor

Nick Shelton and Bob Durm are moving on in the race for Niles mayor after finishing as the top two vote getters in Tuesday’s primary ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:47 am

News

Small blaze breaks out at Speedway

Niles Township firefighters were dispatched to the Speedway gas station at the corner of Fort and South 11th Streets Monday afternoon on a report of ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:44 am

Buchanan Education

Buchanan to announce Promise program

A multi-million dollar investment in Buchanan’s future will be unveiled during a commencement ceremony for a new program called the Buchanan Promise next week. An ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:41 am

News

Christmas strangler sentenced to 300 days in jail

A Niles man who strangled his ex-girlfriend until she passed out on Christmas morning will spend the next several months in jail. Brandon Henry Thomas, ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:40 am

Niles Township

Five vying for four seats on Niles Township Board of Trustees

There will be at least one new face on the Niles Township Board of Trustees after Tuesday’s primary election. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 1, 2016 11:24 am

Niles

Gallery: Baby ducks rescued from Niles storm drain

A group of good Samaritans are responsible for rescuing three baby ducks from a storm drain in downtown Niles Friday afternoon. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 29, 2016 3:21 pm

Berrien County

Fernwood fundraising for major projects

Every year, tens of thousands of people visit Fernwood seeking to strengthen their connection to nature, learn about the great outdoors or simply to escape ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 29, 2016 5:00 am

Berrien County

Police service renewal on ballot for Niles Twp.

Several proposals will be on the ballot Tuesday for voters in the greater Niles area, including a millage renewal for law enforcement coverage in Niles ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:20 pm

Obituaries

Wanda M. Wozniak, of Niles

Wanda M. Wozniak, 88, of Niles, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:59 am

Berrien County

Judge’s partial ruling favors Niles Twp. in suit against City of Niles over water/sewer agreements

A Berrien County judge has ruled in favor of Niles Township on at least one key aspect of a lawsuit the township filed against the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:34 am

Berrien County

Craft brew, wine fest returns to Niles Friday

Nearly 70 different varieties of adult beverages will be available for tasting at this year’s Niles Michigan Craft Brew and Wine Festival. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:20 am

Berrien County

Man trapped under wire roll at National Standard

A National Standard employee was injured when a roll of metal wire fell off of a forklift and onto his leg in an accident Tuesday ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:57 am

Niles

Niles firemen recognized for saving woman’s life

Two Niles City firefighters credited with rescuing a woman from a burning building received the department’s Silver Life Saving Medal award during a presentation at ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:54 am

Berrien County

Volunteer of the Week: Brenda Skinner, of Niles

Brenda Skinner, of Niles, is a long time volunteer at the Niles Salvation Army, a food bank and service organization that provides services to those ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:33 am

Cass County

Howard Township residents to vote on millage request for new fire station/town hall

Howard Township residents will decide whether or not to fund the construction of a new combined fire station and township hall during next week’s primary ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:04 pm

Berrien County

Niles-Buchanan Rotary Club welcomes students from Middle East, Northern Africa

Yara held a yellow sign reading “I’m Egyptian. I don’t ride a camel to school.” Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:01 pm

Berrien County

LMC expands search for next president

Lake Michigan College is expanding the search for its next president after the college’s board of trustees determined that Montcalm Community College’s Rob Spohr was ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 25, 2016 9:31 am

Berrien County

Letter from courthouse shooter reveals motivation behind escape attempt

Larry Gordon wrote a letter to his ex-wife saying he was going to “go on the run or die trying,” prior to killing two court ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 25, 2016 9:29 am

Niles

Videos show Berrien County courtroom, lobby during fatal shootings

Investigators provide videos, timeline of Berrien County Courthouse shooting. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 22, 2016 1:55 pm

Niles

Niles Third Thursdays to feature Pokemon Go lure event

People will have an opportunity to catch a Pokemon and a great deal during this month’s Third Thursdays event in downtown Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:43 am

Berrien County

Trail vandalism prompts Niles Twp. to install camera

A popular Niles Township trail continues to be the target of vandalism, despite efforts by township officials and police to catch those responsible. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:24 am

Berrien County

Niles Twp. prohibits truck traffic on Bond Street

The Niles Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance prohibiting truck traffic on Bond Street within township limits during Monday’s regular meeting. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:17 am

Niles

Niles man jailed after third OWI conviction

A Niles man convicted of drunk driving for the third time will spend time in jail following a rollover accident near the Pucker Street Dam ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 9:46 am

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