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Niles

Event helps raise about $1,500 for LifePlan

Bakers showed off their cooking skills and creativity during the annual Baby Cakes Cupcake Contest Saturday at Fifty5. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:04 am

Niles

City council permits more medical dispensary licenses

Following a second reading Monday night, city council members voted 6-2 to approve a new Medical Marijuana Facilities Ordinance. The ordinance will double the initial ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:02 am

Niles

Votes in support of funding for Niles DDA Main Street

Last week, about 12,000 people visited downtown Niles to see ice sculptures and warm up at local businesses. The 15th annual event was managed by ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:58 am

Niles

Niles group celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Before the sun rose Monday morning, people across Niles came together at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church to remember the life and legacy of civil rights ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 10:35 am

News Main

Math and Science Center student crowned Miss Niles 2019

  NILES — Since Aliea Bakerson first saw a friend compete in a scholarship pageant, she dreamed of challenging herself to do the same. On ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Saturday, January 19, 2019 6:34 pm

News Main

People across Michiana visit Hunter Ice Festival despite snow

  NILES — Snowfall seemed only to add to the ambiance for those who flocked to the Hunter Ice Festival Saturday. The three-day festival kicked ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Saturday, January 19, 2019 1:34 pm

Niles

Hunter Ice Festival pays homage to early entrepreneurs

Today more than 100 ice sculptures will transform downtown Niles into a winter wonderland. While the festival, which lasts through Sunday, is a testament to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, January 18, 2019 9:52 am

Niles

Students help to prepare ice cream for festival

While it may not seem like an ideal time for a scoop of ice cream, gallons of signature Hunter ice cream are sold every year ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, January 18, 2019 9:50 am

Niles

SMCAS purchases automated CPR technology

When emergency responders rush to the scene to help a cardiac arrest victim, they need to complete multiple tasks in addition to CPR to give ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:55 am

Niles

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church to celebrate life of MLK

To remember the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Niles church will host a community celebration and breakfast. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:53 am

Niles

Chefs team up to offer Supper Club as part of pre-Hunter Ice Festival events

Wood-fired surf and turf complemented with a lemon blueberry cheesecake for dessert are only two of the mouth-watering menu items making up a local chef ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:50 am

Niles

South Carolina ice carver joins Hunter Ice Festival team to create masterpieces

Tuesday morning at the corner of Main and Front streets, sculptor Edwin Hutchison hardly seemed to register the cold temperatures and falling snow as he ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 10:18 am

Niles

Niles branch Honor Credit Union donates more winter gear to Merritt Elementary

The next time a student at Merritt Elementary forgets their gloves or hat at home, they will not have to worry about being cold, thanks ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 10:10 am

Niles

City council could ask chamber to make repayments on building repairs

The city may be seeking repayment from the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce to help cover the cost of repairs made to the chamber’s former ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 10:07 am

Berrien County

Buchanan Meadows seeks cards for ‘Centennial Birthday Girls’

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Meadows residents Miriam “Mickey” Eucce and Helen Buti will celebrate their 100th birthdays in February. These “Centennial Birthday Girls” are asking for ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:12 am

Berrien County

Niles High School robotics coach surprised with grant

NILES — A Niles High School librarian and robotics coach had a particularly surprising morning Friday when a Cassopolis-based company interrupted her work to present ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:06 am

Berrien County

Berrien Springs resident threatened girl, Niles man flees

NILES — A Berrien Springs man who assaulted a 16-year-old girl and threatened her with a weapon, according to court documents, is going to prison ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:01 am

Berrien County

What’s on tap for the Hunter Ice Festival?

NILES — Twenty-four tons of ice arrived Monday at the corner of Front and Main streets. Carvers will be getting to work to create more ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:58 am

Niles

Niles District Library welcomes Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit with ribbon cutting

t takes 3,170 gallons of water to make 1 pound of chocolate.  Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, January 14, 2019 10:12 am

Niles

Miss Niles 2019 to take place Saturday at Niles High School

A new 2019 Miss Niles court will be selected this week, giving area youth a chance to represent their community and wear a glittering crown, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, January 14, 2019 10:09 am

Niles

Niles author to inspires passion for history, native culture in new children’s publication

During yearly visits to Mackinac Island, Niles author Doris Holik Kelly finds herself continuously inspired by the geography, history and native stories that are part ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, January 11, 2019 10:34 am

Niles

Inaugural Jobs for Life program celebrates graduation of three students

Destiny Lee pumped her fist in the air Tuesday night as she graduated from the Gateway to Greatness Jobs for Life program. Lee accepted a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:19 am

Niles

Online campaign seeks to raise funds to repair Chapin Mansion

A fundraiser to support the Chapin Mansion will give people a chance to be part of history. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:17 am

Niles

All Over Creations to bring food trailer to Hunter Ice Festival

Michelle Blandford’s mobile baking business, All Over Creations, takes her to locations across Michigan and Indiana. However, the entrepreneur said she loves an opportunity to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:13 am

Niles

Brandywine graduate, refuge from Rwanda co-authors book ‘Angels on My Path’

Every day after work, Jean-Leonard Kayiranga Kagabo would stop at writer Max T. Russell’s home to share stories about his life growing up in Rwanda. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:31 am

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