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Niles

LifePlan celebrates name change with ribbon cutting ceremony

While the services they will offer are the same, the former Pregnancy Care Center officially rebranded Monday. The nonprofit changed its name to LifePlan to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:27 am

Niles

Niles approves resolution asking for landfill operations study

Niles Township leaders want to know if the Southeast Berrien County Landfill is serving taxpayers as intended.  Read more

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

Niles

Atomic Bean Coffee Shop opens at former Top Heavy location Jan. 21

When Top Heavy Coffee closed late last year, coffee lovers around Michiana were saddened by the news. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 10:15 am

Niles

Niles Township man gets prison

A Niles Township man who had sexual relations with a 13-year-old will face time in prison for the crime. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 10:08 am

Cassopolis Education

FIRST Robotics season launches at LMC

The 26 youth teams participating in this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition will be taking their skills to new heights during this year’s challenge, Destination: Deep ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, January 7, 2019 9:02 am

Niles

Niles Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights Campaign looking for support in final weeks

Over the course of the holiday, the red lights on a Main Street Christmas tree have been inching their way to the top of its ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, January 4, 2019 12:20 pm

Niles

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services to host fundraiser

With a desire to help children in need have access to winter coats, business owners Sabrina and Steve Wickens wanted to do something “rad” to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, January 4, 2019 12:10 pm

News

Niles’ Hunter Ice Festival to take place Jan. 18 to 20

NILES — Each winter season, the Hunter Ice Festival has enchanted people who visit downtown Niles with dozens of ice sculptures, family activities and creamy ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:05 am

Berrien County

Merger between Four Flags Chamber, Southwest Michigan Growth Alliance complete

NILES — After more than a year of planning, a merger to unite the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Michigan Economic Growth ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:04 am

Berrien County

New Year’s resolutions inspire more people to hit the gym

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Each new year, people across the globe take on similar resolutions to better their health and get fit. This shared goal inspires ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:48 am

Niles

Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit to visit Niles Jan. 5 to Feb. 16

A traveling Smithsonian exhibit that will show people how water has shaped local communities will soon be making waves in Niles. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:35 am

Niles

Niles Bowl for a Cure continues legacy to fight cancer Feb. 16

Those looking to help strike out cancer will have the opportunity to raise awareness and research funds during the 13th annual Niles Bowl for a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:29 am

berrien county

Police to take part in plunge

BERRIEN COUNTY — Two officers from the Buchanan Police Department will soon take an icy plunge for a worthy cause. Brianna Schmitz, a patrol officer, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:27 am

Berrien County

The Daily Star names its top story of the year

As the remaining days of 2018 whittle down to a new year, the Niles Daily Star reflects on the year’s top 10 stories. Each day ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 31, 2018 9:43 am

Berrien County

Local band teams up with Los Angeles filmmaker to create Niles-based music video

NILES — In a muddy field on a Niles farm, Los Angeles filmmaker Courtlan Gordon sloshed through the muck Friday alongside bandmates from 5th & ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 31, 2018 9:42 am

Columns

Joy, wonder, laughter children’s Christmas gifts to adults

Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. I love Christmas. I love it because my mother ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 31, 2018 9:18 am

Berrien County

The Daily Star continues to review important 2018 stories

As the remaining days of 2018 whittle down to a new year, the Niles Daily Star reflects on the year’s top 10 stories. Each day ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 27, 2018 10:01 am

Berrien County

Variety of celebrations will welcome 2019 across southwest Michigan

People across Michiana can ring in the new year without having to travel far to celebrate. For those looking for things to do, here are ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 27, 2018 9:50 am

News

Looking back on the most impactful stories of the year

As the remaining days of 2018 whittle down to a new year, the Niles Daily Star reflects on the year’s top 10 stories. Each day ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 9:54 am

Berrien County

Kinexus report indicates that Niles faces a high retirement risk

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Retirement is expected to be an idyllic time where those who have worked hard get a chance to relax, focus on their ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 9:50 am

Berrien County

Recent study shows aging population could be at risk

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Retirement is expected to be an idyllic time where those who have worked hard get a chance to relax, focus on their ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 9:48 am

Buchanan

Volunteer of the week: Colleen Ward

Colleen Ward, 54, of Buchanan, has been a volunteer at Redbud Area Ministries for the past four years. Redbud serves as a food pantry and ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 9:43 am

Niles

Dream Center gives two coats to Niles Lakeland as fundraising efforts continue

hen the temperatures turn frigid in southwest Michigan, emergency room staff at Niles Lakeland Hospital see homeless people with nowhere to turn show up at ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 21, 2018 8:42 am

Niles

Real Life Church to host live nativity Dec. 23

Congregants of a local church will once again bring to life a Bethlehem nativity scene. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 21, 2018 8:38 am

Niles Community Schools

PHOTO STORY: Eastside Connections students make gifts for local seniors

Eastside Connections students in Shanna Lamberton’s seventh-grade class spent their Thursday morning making Christmas presents for seniors at Brentwood at Niles. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, December 21, 2018 8:34 am

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