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Niles Community Schools

Niles High School band students to perform free holiday concert Dec. 16

Josh Doe, the band director for Niles High School, is looking to give community members the gift of music this holiday season. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 9:28 am

Niles

Jacob K. Brown Contemporary Art Museum and Center Foundation seeks volunteers

A Niles foundation that is working to build a contemporary art museum is looking for volunteers to join its effort as they continue to fundraise ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, November 19, 2018 9:35 am

News

Niles Township trustees to vote Monday on raises for sewer and water

NILES TOWNSHIP —  Township residents might soon be seeing a rate hike in their water and sewer bills, following an analysis of the systems and ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 16, 2018 3:07 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Old Trophy building demolished

A vacant structure known as the “old Trophy building” has been demolished in Buchanan to pave the way for an intersection improvement project. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 16, 2018 9:32 am

Berrien County

Niles DDA Main Street to host Small Business Saturday Nov. 24

NILES — From signature barbecue to hand crafted soaps and wares, people looking for  special gifts this holiday season or a way to treat themselves ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:55 am

Berrien County

Second Ward city council incumbent calls for recount

ST. JOSEPH — A sequined Uncle Sam hat and the slips of paper it contained could hold the fate of the 2nd Ward City Council ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:52 am

Berrien County

Eastside Connections students to perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’ starting Friday

NILES — Eastside Connections students are following the yellow brick road to magic lands beyond this week as they perform the classic, “The Wizard of ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:49 am

Niles

General Capital Group updates residents on three development projects

Since expressing interest in building affordable senior living for Niles residents, Wisconsin-based developer General Capital Group has decided to sign on to more projects that ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:00 am

Niles

Local business helping to collect coats for charity organizations

Unused coats cannot do much good resting on a hanger in the closet. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:53 am

Niles

Votes to approve resolution to ban future pot business

Niles City Council members are “putting the brakes” on future commercial marijuana industry. On Monday night, they voted 5-3 to enact a resolution that will ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:52 am

Niles

Community Evangelical Free Church rededicates World War I plaque

If not for the work of a Niles church and dedicated community sponsors, a tribute to a local World War I soldiers might have remained ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:03 am

Niles

Local store donates laptops to children’s home

Instead of re-selling some used computers, a Niles business decided to give the technology to children in need. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:50 am

Berrien County

Niles City Council approves resolution to prohibit future marijuana industry

This story has been corrected to reflect that current city council member Georgia Boggs was not up for re-election as previously stated.  NILES — Niles ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, November 12, 2018 9:13 pm

Berrien

United Way of Southwest Michigan mobilizes volunteers for Day of Action for Seniors

As a regional sales manager for First Source Bank, Kim Vincent does not typically get to wear jeans to work. However, on Thursday Vincent joined ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 9, 2018 10:24 am

Niles

Niles Amtrak launches station host program

Early this year, Amtrak officials announced that they would be closing the ticket window at the historic Niles station. Since then, there has been no ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 9, 2018 10:22 am

Brandywine Community Schools

Photo story: Tight rope walker, motivational speaker visits Brandywine

Renowned tight rope walker and motivational speaker Tino Wallenda, 68, of Sarasota, Florida, visited Brandywine High School Thursday morning. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 9, 2018 10:12 am

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Volunteers make new decorations shine

NILES — Volunteers helped the Niles Main Street program to buff and shine a new set of holiday ornaments on Wednesday. The festive adornments were ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:44 am

Berrien County

Southwest Michigan sees comparative increase in midterm turnout

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — There was a lot at stake this election, from the potential legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan to Democrats and Republicans vying ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:33 am

Berrien County

Niles High School to perform ‘Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror’

NILES — Those who love a good mystery can put their clue solving skills to the test this Friday as Niles High School students perform ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:32 am

Giving

New Niles program seeks to help people with employment barriers find jobs

BY KELSEY HAMMON kelsey.hammon@leaderpub.com NILES — Finding a good job can be difficult enough as is. For those who have served time in prison or ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:53 am

Berrien County

Republican candidate takes the lead in District 78 state representative race

NILES — It has been a long road of campaigning for District 78 state representative candidates. Republican Brad Paquette, 31, and Democrat Dean Hill, 67, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:39 am

Berrien County

City council candidates wait for official results, 4th Ward incumbent defeated

NILES — Second Ward city council opponents Travis Timm, 26, and incumbent Bob Durm, 54, tied for the seat, according to unofficial election results from ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:37 am

Niles

New club forms with goal to benefit community, provide fellowship

A newly organized club is seeking to take on projects that will better the Niles community and provide a place for residents to share ideas ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 8:47 am

Niles

Niles High School Key Club takes part in Turning Over a New Leaf 2018

This time of year, it can seem like the leaves are never going to stop falling. While it can be enjoyable to watch the leaves ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 8:43 am

Niles

Niles man who repeatedly abused victims sentenced

A man who molested children on multiple occasions was sentenced to prison for the crimes Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 8:35 am

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