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Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce hires new membership coordinator

NILES — The Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new membership coordinator to their team. Eileen Villanueva, 24, was hired to serve ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:08 am

Berrien County

Kalamazoo attorney seeks to clarify recreational marijuana statute

CASSOPOLIS — Today is the day. After voters approved recreational marijuana in the midterm election on Nov. 6, the substance is now officially legalized in ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:07 am

Buchanan

Out Smart Escape Rooms opens second Buchanan attraction

BUCHANAN — There are not many people that could be convinced to pay to go to jail, but with the advent of Out Smart Escape ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:52 am

News

Niles Township trustees approve sewer, water rate hikes

NILES TOWNSHIP — Niles Township trustees voted unanimously Monday night to approve proposed sewer and water rate hikes. The decision to raise rates follows an ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 4:20 pm

Buchanan

New Buchanan mayor talks triumphs, challenges ahead for city

When Patricia Moore was just a teen, she was a member of Buchanan High School’s student council. As part of the governing student body, Moore ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:58 am

Niles

Man charged with unlawful driving of vehicle after taking woman’s car

A man who took possession of a woman’s vehicle and left it on the side of an Indiana roadway with no gas will serve time ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:53 am

Niles

Outgoing council members recognized for achievements

Former city council members Tim Skalla and Bob Durm received certificates of appreciation Thursday night during an Open House Reception at the Chapin Mansion. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 3, 2018 9:35 am

Niles

Niles Amtrak Depot hosts 27th annual Holiday Homecoming

Nine-year-old Juliana Payne, of Niles Township, could not wait to tell Santa Claus that she wanted a spy kit and dinosaur stuffed animals for Christmas. ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, December 3, 2018 9:23 am

Niles

Niles Area Community Orchestra to host free Christmas concert Dec. 9

The Niles Area Community Orchestra is inviting residents to come and sing along to a number of Christmas classics, as the group performs its seventh ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 30, 2018 10:11 am

Buchanan

Miss Buchanan Scholarship Pageant to take place Saturday

Fourteen young women eager to represent the Buchanan community will compete for the title of Miss Buchanan 2019 tomorrow. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 30, 2018 10:07 am

Niles

Mishawaka man donates kidney to Brandywine High School teacher

For three years, Brandywine High School teacher Dave Roeder relied on dialysis to do the work his failing kidneys could not. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 29, 2018 10:26 am

Niles

Local business owners, volunteers help to keep holiday tradition afloat

The Niles River Santa returned to his rightful place on the St. Joseph River Sunday. Through January, people can look out from the Broadway bridge ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 29, 2018 10:13 am

Niles

Niles S.T.E.A.M. Room seeks to offer makerspace to Niles

A group of people who share a passion for learning new skills and sharing ideas are seeking to create a community space where people can ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 29, 2018 10:07 am

News

Cookies and Crafts for a Cure to raise money

NILES — This Saturday, homemade cookies and signature crafts will raise funds for those battling cancer. The fifth annual Cookies and Crafts for a Cure ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:39 am

Buchanan

Commissioners withdraw ordinance that proposed opt out of recreational marijuana

BUCHANAN — Buchanan city commissioners unanimously supported the decision to withdraw an ordinance that had proposed opting out of Michigan’s recreational marijuana act Monday. The ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:36 am

News

Pizza Transit donates money to miniature horse rescue for Giving Tuesday

NILES — Rescued miniature horses got some big heart from Pizza Transit this Tuesday, after the local business donated 10 percent of their sales to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:34 am

Giving

Dream Center starts Share the Warmth Coat Challenge

NILES — The Dream Center is looking to give the gift of caring this winter season. Starting on Nov. 26, the organization will begin fundraising ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 8:47 am

Berrien County

Commissioners withdraw ordinance that proposed opt out of recreational marijuana

BUCHANAN — Buchanan city commissioners unanimously supported the decision to withdraw an ordinance that had proposed opting out of Michigan recreational marijuana act Monday. The ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 2:03 pm

Niles

Garden Club decorates historic depot for 27th Hometown Christmas

As passengers at the Niles Amtrak train station boarded their trains amidst swirling snowflakes Monday morning, members of the Four Flags Area Garden Club worked ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 9:44 am

Brandywine Community Schools

Photo story: Brandywine Treblaires sing throughout Niles for Small Business Saturday

This Small Business Saturday and Holiday Homecoming, students from the Brandywine Treblaires joined forces to sing Christmas carols throughout the downtown. Choir teacher Denise Boger ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 9:41 am

News

Local artisans connect with new customers

NILES —  Stationed in front of a variety of hand-crafted paintings, folklore artist Michael Morehouse talked about his passion for art and met a variety ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, November 26, 2018 11:27 am

Berrien County

Shelf Life Community Bookstore to open Collector’s Room Saturday

NILES — A new book room that will feature collectors’ items and rare finds is opening inside Shelf Life Community Bookstore just in time for ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 23, 2018 10:11 am

News Main

Martin’s president says acquisition won’t lead to major changes

SOUTH BEND — More details about the acquisition of Martin’s by SpartanNash were released during a press conference Wednesday morning at the supermarket location on ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 12:57 pm

Berrien

Niles Salvation Army seeks residents to ring bells

Across Berrien and Cass counties the persistent jingle of merry bells has already begun to fill the air outside a number of businesses.  Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:34 am

Niles

Wesley United Methodist Church to host free Thanksgiving Dinner

Those looking for food and fellowship this Thanksgiving holiday will not have to look beyond their Niles community to find a home cooked meal and ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 9:40 am

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