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Berrien County

Brandywine develops candidate profile for next superintendent

Brandywine has taken another step toward finding its next superintendent. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:25 am

Niles

Niles celebrates the 4th of July

Many people turned out for the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration of Independence Day Friday at the Apple Festival Fairgrounds in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:23 am

Berrien County

Community input sought in project to tell history of African-Americans in Niles

Niles resident Pat Gresham did not know it until recently, but there was a piece of history sitting on her bookshelf for many years. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:12 am

Niles

Driver of car flees scene of motorcycle accident in Niles

Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene of an accident where a motorcyclist was injured late Thursday morning. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:08 am

Berrien County

Blueberry season arrives in Berrien County

The small parking lot at Lehman’s Orchard was nearly full Tuesday morning as people were out in the field picking what was left of the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:20 am

Berrien County

Niles named one of America’s coolest small towns

Is Niles one of the coolest small towns in America? Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:17 am

Niles

Company wants to build new senior housing facility in downtown Niles

A Wisconsin-based private real estate company is interested in building an independent senior housing facility on Second Street in downtown Niles on property where the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:28 am

Niles

Niles addresses projected budget shortfall

It appears that the City of Niles’ fire and police departments will take a slight hit to personnel as city officials work to overcome a ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:26 am

Niles

Niles council appears divided on residential chicken ordinance

The Niles City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would allow people to keep chickens on residential properties at the next council meeting ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:24 am

Niles

Niles fireworks show to include youth parade

For more than 30 years, the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce has helped Niles celebrate America’s birthday with its annual fireworks display at the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:36 am

Berrien County

Men who robbed teens at Fulkerson Park in Niles Twp. sentenced to prison

Two men convicted of robbing a group of teenagers at a public park in Niles Township will spend the next several years behind bars. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:33 am

News

Alley art program designed to get people to explore downtown Niles

A new project might have people walking new paths through downtown Niles. Hidden in the city’s alleyways are several doors painted in unique ways by ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:28 am

News

Niles City drafts chicken ordinance

Residents could have up to four chickens in backyard The Niles City Council tonight will provide a first reading of a new ordinance that would ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:24 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Animal Control opens new facility

A project 20 years in the making, the Berrien County Animal Control officially opened its new facility to the public on Monday, June 20. Construction ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:23 am

Niles

Niles Senior Center to expand parking lot

Trying to find a parking spot will become a thing of the past at the Greater Niles Senior Center. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 24, 2016 9:21 am

Berrien County

Fundraiser started for sculpture to honor Plym family

Jeanne Watson, member of the Niles Public Arts Commission, has started a GoFundMe campaign for the installation of a sculpture at the Niles District Library ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 24, 2016 9:20 am

Berrien County

Huntly Baptist Church in Niles to install new pastor

Huntly Memorial Baptist Church in Niles will welcome a new pastor during an installation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the church, which ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 24, 2016 9:16 am

Education

Niles school bond projects delayed after bids come in over budget

Students will have to wait longer than expected to see the results of a pair of bond projects at Ballard Elementary School and Eastside Connections ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:00 am

Berrien County

Volunteer of the Week: Roberta Garcia, of Buchanan

Roberta Garcia, of Buchanan, is a longtime volunteer for Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that uses volunteer drivers to deliver food to people ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:55 am

Berrien County

Thousands remain without power in Niles area

Thousands of electric customers in Berrien County remained without power Tuesday following Monday’s thunderstorm, which caused widespread damage throughout southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:44 am

Berrien County

Gallery: Fair Oaks residents in Niles Township talk about surviving Monday’s storm

Less than 24 hours after a brief but powerful thunderstorm tore through Niles Township Monday afternoon, residents of the Fair Oaks neighborhood are providing frightening ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:42 am

Niles

Violent offender jailed for domestic abuse

A Niles man with a long history of violent behavior will spend the next several months behind bars after he was convicted of shoving his ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:30 am

Niles

Gallery: Storm causes widespread damage in Niles Township

Ron and Sallie Johnson were watching the storm out their bay window when a large tree limb fell onto the roof of their home at ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:27 am

News

SMCAS case heads to trial

A Berrien County judge ruled enough evidence exists for Tim Gray to stand trial for allegedly embezzling money while working as the executive director of ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 20, 2016 10:54 am

Niles

Former SMCAS director to stand trial

A Berrien County judge ruled enough evidence exists for Tim Gray to stand trial for allegedly embezzling money while working as the executive director of ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 17, 2016 2:53 pm

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