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News

Local schools assess student losses, gains this year

Area school districts are likely taking a closer look this week at why students are leaving and coming into their districts after seeing preliminary Schools ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, November 22, 2010 9:09 pm

News

Students collect food for Christian Center

Students at St. Mary’s Catholic School recently helped out their fellow neighbor, the Christian Service Center of Niles, with a food drive that concluded Friday. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, November 22, 2010 9:09 pm

News

3rd Street Pizzeria: All about family

Brad Bauer had never really considered going into business for himself. The Niles native worked for Ameriwood in Dowagiac for more than 20 years and ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, November 22, 2010 8:05 am

Opinion

Overlapping holidays never overstay their welcome

Next week is Thanksgiving and just a couple of days later, the first day of Hannukah. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:20 pm

News

Nelson’s Herbs still going strong

When Karen Nelson, of Nelson's Herbs, opened up shop on Dailey Road in Edwardsburg about 20 years ago in 1990, people told her she wouldn't ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 18, 2010 3:36 pm

Opinion

Holiday joy disappears too soon

Next week is Thanksgiving and just a couple of days later is the first day of Hannukah. My holidays are overlapping and I'm not quite ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:34 am

News

Layoffs put damper on holidays

News that National-Standard Co. will be terminating more than 50 positions at the company may have come as a surprise to residents of Niles. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 12:18 am

News

First-year teacher finds her rhythm

When the Star last met with Merritt Elementary School teacher Stacey Recker, she was in the first few weeks of her dream job: teaching first ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 12:16 am

News

George Clooney stops in area for film

Residents of the St. Joseph area may be a little star struck this week. The Michigan Film Office has confirmed actor/director George Clooney was in southwest ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, November 15, 2010 2:09 pm

News

Lakeland project hits home

Lakeland Hospital's plan for expansion in Niles continues to move forward. In September, Lakeland Healthcare discussed two projects to affect the Niles medical facility in 2011, ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:21 pm

News

Proos shows support for transportation

State Rep. John Proos, R-St. Joseph, supported House Bill 6484, to allow $100 million of capital outlay bond proceeds to be used on transportation projects. Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:09 pm

News

Fernwood kicks off the holiday season

The holiday season has always been a special time to visit Fernwood. Visitors this December will enjoy holiday traditions old and new. Just as Fernwood’s ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:08 pm

News

Garden Club prepares for Hometown Christmas

The Four Flags Garden Club will host its free 19th Annual Hometown Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at at the ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:06 pm

News

New fee for beef exhibitors at Cass County Fair

New for the 2011 Cass County Fair is a $10 entry fee per exhibitor for all beef cattle. This fee will be collected at the ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:04 pm

News

Sending love in a shoebox

The old saying goes that big things come in small packages. Read more

by jessicasieff, Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:13 am

News

‘The Sound of Music’ at Brandywine

Brandywine middle and high school students are asking one very important question: How do you solve a problem like Maria? Read more

by jessicasieff, Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:13 am

News

‘War bride’ describes WW II era

Students were in class as usual on Veterans Day. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 11, 2010 11:07 pm

Opinion

Memory’s greatest thief

Last week, former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, in an op-ed article in the New York Times, called Alzheimer’s disease the "single greatest threat ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 11, 2010 4:52 pm

Opinion

Memory’s greatest thief

Last week, former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, in an op-ed article in the New York Times, called Alzheimer’s disease the "single greatest threat ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 11, 2010 4:51 pm

News

Leah Brazo ‘always ahead of her time’

According to Jan Gordon, when people spoke about her mother, Leah Brazo, "from her early, early years, from what I've been told before I came ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, November 8, 2010 10:25 pm

Business

Nelson’s Herbs just keeps growing

When Karen Nelson, of Nelson's Herbs, opened up shop on Dailey Rd. in Edwardsburg about 20 years ago in 1990 she wouldn't make it in ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 7, 2010 4:11 pm

News

Musical makes ‘huge’ difference

It is one of Mount Calvary Baptist Church's biggest events: the W.L. Daniel Scholarship Musical. This year, the musical will bring together Niles area choirs ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 7, 2010 4:04 pm

Opinion

Alzheimer’s single greatest health threat

Last week, former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor, in an op-ed article in the New York Times, called Alzheimer’s disease the “single greatest threat ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 4, 2010 10:56 pm

Opinion

Memory’s greatest thief

Last week, former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, in an op-ed article in the New York Times, called Alzheimer’s disease the "single greatest threat ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 4, 2010 2:35 am

News

Niles High School senior: ‘It’s on me now’

The votes tallied in Tuesday's election will include that of Niles High School senior Cal Flenar. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 3:31 am

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