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Silverbrook Manor

‘Better late than never’

“‘Better late than never,’ they say,” Capt. Gordon Oeming remarked upon receiving several medals for his service in the Vietnam War — 37 years later. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:42 pm

NECI

‘Kitchen’ cooks up business

When Cyndi Staton found her homemade relish, hot sauce and salsa were a hit with her family and friends, she saw a business opportunity that ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:06 pm

Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat: Darla Schneider

Name: Darla Schneider City of residence: Niles Occupation: Mom, volunteer Where are you from originally? Bellefontaine, Ohio To what organizations do you belong? Niles Education ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:10 pm

Lee Memorial Foundation Golf Outing

Golf outing estimates $18K

Thirty-six teams of four registered to play golf, win prizes and support Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital at Spruce Ridge Golf Club in Dowagiac Friday. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:43 pm

Bizline

Bizline: Hot Dogs Plus

Name of business: Hot Dogs Plus Name of owner: Colleen Derscha Address of business: 2303 S. 11th St., Niles Date business opened: June 21, 1992 ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, July 15, 2012 2:39 pm

Niles DDA Main Street

Public peeks at kitchen incubator

When Cyndi Staton found her homemade relish, hot sauce and salsa were a hit with her family and friends, she saw a business opportunity that ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Thursday, July 12, 2012 9:12 pm

Niles Entrepreneurial and Culinary Incubator

Public peeks at kitchen incubator

When Cyndi Staton found her homemade relish, hot sauce and salsa were a hit with her family and friends, she saw a business opportunity that ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Thursday, July 12, 2012 8:24 pm

Bizline

Bizline: Rana’s New Generation

Name of business: Rana’s New Generation Name of owners: Janice Hensel and Juli Donohue Address of business: 525 N. 17th St., Niles Date business opened: ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, July 8, 2012 5:25 pm

Coffee Chat

Meet Melinda and Rebecca

Relationship: Calkins is Expinoga’s daughter City of residence: Granger Occupation: Housekeeper and mother (ME), student and Espingo’s daughter (RC) Where are you from originally? Florida ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 5:01 pm

Bizline

Bizline: Hearing Specialists

Name of business: West Michigan Hearing Specialists Name of doctor: Dr. Michelle Ridenour, state-licenses and American Speech-Language and Hearing Association-certified doctor of audiology Address of ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Monday, July 2, 2012 2:31 pm

Niles Police Department

Missing girl found

Alicia Reed and her family are breathing a sigh of relief today after her 14-year-old daughter was found. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:48 pm

Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat: Melissa Fisher

City of residence: Stevensville Occupation: Manager at Fiesta Salon, Niles Where are you from originally? I was born in Dallas, but I moved a lot ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:16 pm

Lakeland HealthCare

Niles’ Lakeland Medical Suites opens

It’s all in the details. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:10 pm

Sen. John Proos

Sen. John Proos: Crackdown on synthetic drugs keeping children safe

Synthetic marijuana products are sold as harmless bath salts or incense, but are actually dangerous drugs that are harming southwest Michigan residents, especially young people. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:16 pm

News

Poll results: Should schools cut low-participation sports or implement ‘pay-to-play’ fees?

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by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 3:51 pm

Blacksmithing

Throwing sparks

“My first anvil was just a small, miniature one,” said Frank Takace as he held one up at his blacksmithing shop. “My grandfather found it ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Monday, June 25, 2012 10:02 pm

Bizline

Bizline: Eckler’s Produce

Name of business: Eckler’s Produce & Greenhouse Farm Name of owner: Larry and Lucy Eckler Address of business: 1879 Barron Lake Rd., Niles Date business ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, June 24, 2012 4:45 pm

Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat: Sam Slaughter

Name: Sam Slaughter City of residence: Niles Occupation: Adult service clerk (computer lab), Niles District Library Where are you from originally? Niles Education: Bachelor’s degree ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:12 pm

Niles Township

Niles Twp. approves abatement for Pratt

The Niles Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved Monday a 100 percent, 12-year tax abatement for Pratt Industries, which is locating a new facility in ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Monday, June 18, 2012 8:21 pm

Business

Local taxidermist finds niche market

Businessman Scott Wilson’s fourth endeavor started as a hobby he picked up in the Army. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, June 17, 2012 6:34 pm

Etc.

Bizline: Niles Scrapbooking, Etc.

Name of business:  Niles Scrapbooking, Etc. Name of owner:  Teresa and John Herman Address of business:  2830 S. 11th St., Niles Date business opened:  March ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, June 17, 2012 6:26 pm

Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat: Lisa Busby

Lives: Niles Occupation: Director of Ferry Street Resource Center Where are you from originally? Niles To what organizations do you belong? Niles Noon Optimist Club, ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:16 pm

Sister Lakes Elementary School

Sister Lakes awards young achievers

Sister Lakes Elementary students celebrated the last day of school Friday with a ceremony in the gym to recognize their achievements. Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, June 10, 2012 5:55 pm

Business

Bizline: Truckstop Skateboard Shop

Name of business: Truckstop Skateboard Shop Name of owner: Chris Pawielski Address of business: 603 N. Second St., Niles Date business opened: April 2011 Where ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Sunday, June 10, 2012 4:51 pm

Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat: Karen Persa

Lives:  Niles Occupation: Retired federal employee, U. S. Customs Service Where are you from originally? Born and raised in Chicago, retired to Niles in 1998 ... Read more

by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 11:05 pm

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