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Buchanan Senior Center

Levin in Buchanan Oct. 6

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, Armed Services Committee chairman, will be in Buchanan Saturday, Oct. 6, to rally the political troops. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:36 pm

Berrien County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff’s supporters mobilize

Six citizens spoke against potential 4-percent cuts to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department budget, which would result in the loss of three positions. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:49 pm

Niles City Council

Moratorium modified on exterior boilers

Niles City Council Monday night modified a Feb. 14, 2011, moratorium prohibiting installation of biomass exterior boilers citywide to exclude industrial-zoned districts so it can ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 24, 2012 10:02 pm

McCoy Creek

Local treasure surfaces at McCoy Creek

Two glass bottles which left Niles decades ago have surfaced in Buchanan. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 24, 2012 10:01 pm

Niles City Council

Niles to save by burning wood

Niles City Council Monday night modified a Feb. 14, 2011, moratorium prohibiting installation of biomass exterior boilers citywide to exclude industrial-zoned districts so it can ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 24, 2012 9:10 pm

Niles District Library

NPR inspires ‘Niles Voices’ at NDL

Patterned after National Public Radio’s StoryCorps, Niles Voices, a new local history project at Niles District Library, aims to give community members an opportunity to ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 24, 2012 8:59 pm

LMC Bertrand Crossing Campus

Sept. 29 ‘Niles History Day’ at LMC

Niles History Day, a free Lake Michigan College community education lifelong learning class Sept. 29 at Bertrand Crossing, could be an annual offering. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 24, 2012 8:57 pm

berrien county

Berrien County felonies up

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County felonies went up 64 through August compared to a year prior. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 23, 2012 5:47 pm

Berrien County Prosecutor

Cotter heads to Lansing

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Prosecutor Art Cotter will be at the Supreme Court in Lansing Sept. 27 opposing free attorneys for parole appeals. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 23, 2012 5:45 pm

Niles Charter Township

Engel withdraws

Niles Charter Township treasurer-elect John H. Engel has withdrawn from contention in the Nov. 6 election. Clerk Marge Durm-Hiatt’s office received official notice from the ... Read more

by John Eby, Friday, September 21, 2012 2:20 pm

Dear John

Dear John/Fitch Camp

Dear John,   Who founded Fitch Camp, and in what year did it open? For those who did not grow up in Dowagiac, is this ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:45 pm

Brazilian jiu jitsu

Edwardsburg brothers win in Chicago

Two Edwardsburg brothers captured first places in the Illinois North American Grappling Association (NAGA) tournament in Chicago Aug. 18-19. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:32 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Two road commissioners removed, third quits

ST. JOSEPH — One resigned. Two others were removed Thursday by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, leaving the road commission without a quorum to conduct ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:12 pm

Niles Charter Township

Ringler running as write-in

Niles Charter Township Treasurer Jim Ringler announced Wednesday a write-in bid Nov. 6 after being upset in the Aug. 7 Republican primary by John Engel, ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3:49 pm

Economic Club

Santorum senses ‘turning point’

BENTON HARBOR — The presidential election coincides with a turning point in American history, Rick Santorum said Tuesday night. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 10:21 pm

Niles Charter Township

Niles Twp. taking stand on services

  Niles Charter Township’s board let Berrien County know it opposes moving for its court from the South County Building in Niles to St. Joseph. ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:42 pm

6th congressional district

O’Brien ‘taking it’ to Upton

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton’s “No More Solyndras Act” and desire for a “Keystone economy” amount to “political pandering,” Douglas Democratic challenger Mike O’Brien said Friday. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 17, 2012 8:48 pm

Niles Noon Optimists

Optimists introducing pumpkin racing

Linus isn’t alone looking for great pumpkins. Niles Noon Optimists are aiming to herd a hundred to the hilltop for a new family fun event at ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 17, 2012 8:46 pm

Elvis Presley

Cass coming home Sept. 23

Irv Cass cuts a sleek figure as Elvis Presley — especially considering the buck teeth and bangs he broke into the business with as Jerry ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 17, 2012 8:41 pm

Niles-Buchanan Rotary Club

Upton hopeful CR ‘sets stage’

A continuing resolution the House passed overwhelmingly to fund the federal government at last summer’s debt deal levels through March 27 is expected to clear ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 17, 2012 8:30 pm

11th street corridor

Corridor can be Michigan gateway

Highly commercialized, the four-lane, 4.5-mile 11th Street corridor moves 22,000 vehicles daily between Niles and Indiana. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, September 17, 2012 8:26 pm

Apple Festival

Fest founder’s granddaughter named Junior Miss

Elfriede Hurd, granddaughter of Apple Festival founder Clifton Hurd, was crowned 15th annual Junior Miss in Saturday night’s pageant at Niles High School. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 16, 2012 5:39 pm

Apple Festival

Miranda Bailey moves up to Apple Queen

The thirty-sixth annual Miss Apple Queen Miranda Bailey, who will reign over the 40th annual Apple Festival, was Junior Miss in 2010. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 16, 2012 5:35 pm

Berrien County Board of Commission

Berrien County brings budget in line

ST. JOSEPH — Creativity coupled with cuts combine to bring Berrien County’s budget in line. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 16, 2012 5:31 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Road chairman removed

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Road Commission, expected to explain itself to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, voted 3-2 Wednesday to oust Chairman Robert ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:58 pm

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