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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:16 pm
Lakeland HealthCare
Niles’ Lakeland Medical Suites opens
It’s all in the details.
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.
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?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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, ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
