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Berrien County

Councilwoman lobbying for DHS office in Niles, plans bus trip to Lansing

A Niles councilwoman is organizing a trip to the state capitol in an effort to bring a department of human services office to Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 5, 2015 9:38 am

Berrien County

Niles’ Most Wanted: June 4, 2015

Niles’ Most Wanted is a new feature that will run on a weekly basis in the Niles Daily Star. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 4, 2015 9:51 am

Berrien County

Chapin Mansion to host arts, crafts and antiques fair

The Chapin Mansion will host its first Arts, Crafts & Antiques Fair June 20 as a way to raise money for the ongoing restoration of ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 4, 2015 9:43 am

Berrien County

Volunteer of the Week: Madalyn Crocker-Alford

Madalyn Crocker-Alford, of Niles, volunteers for the Greater Niles Senior Center. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 9:20 am

Berrien County

Poultry exhibits banned from county fairs due to bird virus threat

Michigan officials have placed a ban on poultry exhibits across the state this year in an effort to stop the potential spread of a deadly ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 9:14 am

Berrien County

Niles Twp. hears more road complaints

The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees fielded complaints about the condition of a portion of Bond Street and approved a per-parcel assessment for ambulance ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 9:12 am

Berrien County

Man jailed for stealing car from Niles funeral home

A Niles man who stole a vehicle from the parking lot of a Niles funeral home and then unwittingly led police to the vehicle later ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 2, 2015 10:04 am

Berrien County

LMC’s Barbara Craig becomes U.S. citizen

Now that she is a citizen of the United States, Barbara Craig said she is looking forward to doing three things that come with her ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 2, 2015 10:03 am

Business

Art of the cocktail

Bryan Williams remembers a time when the bartender was like the mayor. Everybody knew the bartender and the bartender knew everybody. “You bounced ideas off ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 1, 2015 12:27 pm

Education

Learners pleased with program

First Niles New Tech class graduates 88 Niles Community Schools took a risk when it started a project-based learning program called New Tech at the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 1, 2015 12:08 pm

Berrien County

Eliason’s life sentence to be reduced

Dakota Eliason will have the opportunity to be released from prison after killing his grandfather in 2010. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, May 29, 2015 2:20 pm

Berrien County

Graduates get advice from Niles kindergarteners

About nine hours before members of the Niles High School Class of 2015 were set to graduate, they received words of advice from an unexpected ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, May 29, 2015 9:17 am

Berrien County

A ‘good day’ for Niles High Class of 2015

Robert Lundberg did not deliver an inspiring quote to fellow members of the Niles High School Class of 2015. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, May 29, 2015 9:14 am

Lifestyles

Local woman named Social Worker of the Year

A Berrien County business owner was named the Social Worker of the Year during the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter’s annual state conference ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:10 am

News

Niles family dealing with son’s spinal cord injury

One of Doug Campbell’s great joys was watching his teenage son, Cameron, compete and excel in high school athletics. The owner of the Campbell Ford ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, May 28, 2015 9:59 am

News

Post 26 commander says legion is running low on funds

American Legion Post 26 in Niles could be forced to move from its current location because of financial difficulties, according to Post Commander John Sly. ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, May 28, 2015 9:58 am

Berrien County

Graduation ceremonies set for this week

Graduation season is in full swing in southwest Michigan. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:29 am

Berrien County

Niles Family Carnival and Bluegrass Festival begins Thursday

The event formerly known as the Niles Bluegrass Festival returns this week with a new name a number of changes designed to offer something for ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:28 am

Berrien County

Niles, Buchanan high schools receive bronze medal ranking

A pair of area schools received recognition in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual review of the nation’s high schools. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 9:37 am

Berrien County

Bertrand Twp. approves purchase of new fire truck

On Thursday, the township board of trustees unanimously approved the purchase of the vehicle from Spencer Manufacturing, of South Haven, for approximately $489,000. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 9:35 am

Berrien County

Niles area fire departments get pet oxygen masks

Area pet owners can breathe a little easier knowing that a few more fire stations have been equipped with special oxygen masks designed to save ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, May 22, 2015 9:00 am

Berrien County

After suspending season for two teams, Niles Optimist Soccer mulls changes

Those in charge of running the Optimist youth soccer league in the greater Niles area are reviewing the program’s policies and procedures after an incident ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, May 22, 2015 8:58 am

Berrien County

Niles, Buchanan outline Memorial Day festivities

In remembrance of those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, the communities of Niles and Buchanan will each be holding Memorial Day parades. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, May 21, 2015 9:36 am

Berrien County

Niles Main Street Bridge project behind schedule

The project to replace the Niles Main Street Bridge is behind schedule, but not so far off as to threaten opening the bridge to traffic ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, May 21, 2015 9:35 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine principal leaving

Bagby takes job in California, moves closer to parents After spending the last 10 years as principal of Brandywine Elementary School, Tim Bagby is leaving ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:36 am

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