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Niles Community Schools

Westside Elementary students return to school to unearth time capsule from 1976

Brian Ballard was in the sixth grade when his fellow students at Westside Elementary marched outside on May 4, 1976, to bury a time capsule. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, November 5, 2018 9:07 am

Niles

Michiana Christian Camp seeking volunteers to help renovate cabins

At any time of the year, it is easy to see how Michiana Christian Camp can feel like  a retreat away from daily stress. Surrounded ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 2, 2018 9:53 am

Niles Community Schools

Police partner with local school districts to determine validity

Local police are major partners when it comes to helping school districts evaluate and investigate threats made to the student body. This year alone, several ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, November 2, 2018 9:46 am

Niles

Niles resident preserves and protects national quilt project

A Niles woman is helping to protect a collection of quilts, created to memorialize the victims from the Sept. 11 tragedy. As part of her ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:32 am

Niles Community Schools

Pay for College Night shows students options for tackling tuition payment

It can be one of the most exciting times in a young adult’s life when they tear through an envelope to find out that they ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:13 am

Buchanan

Buchanan gearing up to support small business during White Saturday

As residents pack away their Halloween candy and turn their attention to getting an early jump on their holiday shopping lists, Buchanan is preparing to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:06 am

Berrien County

Niles Operation Christmas Child to collect presents for children from Nov. 12 to 19

NILES —  What started as a modest effort about 22 years ago to put together a few shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child has steadily grown ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:02 am

Berrien County

Health clinic hosts open house to talk about free services

NILES — A free health clinic in Niles that will serve those without health insurance celebrated a grand opening last week and encouraged the local ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 9:55 am

Berrien County

Longtime tattoo shop moves locations, kickstarts Tats for Tots

NILES — Starting Thursday, customers who walk through Paparazzi Tattooz’s door to get some new ink or a piercing will also be helping a charitable ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 9:52 am

Berrien County

Niles New Tech students claim first place In national Cottage Inn pizza contest

NILES — Those looking for a Halloween-inspired treat this week can get into the spirit with the Transylvania Twist, a pizza created by Niles New ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 9:55 am

Berrien County

Two residents sentenced after harming children in separate cases

NILES — Two men convicted for harming children in separate cases were sentenced to prison Monday morning in Berrien County Trial court. Brett Kenneth York, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 9:48 am

Berrien County

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services to donate additional funding to dog park

NILES — Niles business owners Steve and Sabrina Wickens do not normally throw a birthday party for their Labradoodle Osita. This year, however, with Osita ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 9:41 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles New Tech students moderate state senate, state representative debate

Niles New Tech learners set out to create a debate-style forum that would engage candidates in an intriguing, yet civil and fact-based discussion. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 29, 2018 9:09 am

Niles

Niles Main Street DDA purchases new holiday decorations for the downtown

In a storage space in Industrial Park, it appears that the Christmas season came early. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 26, 2018 9:14 am

Niles

IDEA Week officials looking for participants for next year

With plans taking shape for next year’s IDEA Week, a Niles representative is encouraging Berrien and Cass county entrepreneurs, musicians and residents to get involved ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 26, 2018 9:11 am

Niles Community Schools

Eastside Connections students take part in National Bullying Prevention Month

In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, students across the Niles district participated in Unity Day Wednesday and showed they are united in ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:14 am

Niles

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton under construction in Niles Township

Along S. 11th Street bulldozers and heavy machinery have been working on several new developments. Among the new businesses coming to Niles is a brand-new ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:06 am

Niles

Indiana residents arraigned following robbery

The suspects alleged to have robbed Pete’s Southside Marathon Tuesday received formal charges during their arraignment Wednesday afternoon at the Niles courthouse.  Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:00 am

Berrien County

County poises for potential legalization of marijuana

NILES — On Monday night city council members heard a first reading of a proposed resolution intended to completely prohibit marijuana establishments. This would exclude ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:14 am

Berrien County

Blue Star Mothers invite community to help pack boxes for soldiers

BERRIEN COUNTY — The Blue Star Mothers Chapter 177 are hoping to spread a little holiday cheer to those who serve their country. For the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:39 am

Berrien County

Two suspects in custody following potential string of robberies Tuesday morning

NILES — Police are investigating multiple robberies that ended with police apprehending two suspects Tuesday morning at Pete’s Southside Marathon, 1293 S. 11th St. According ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:19 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles New Tech students to host Power in Politics: Candidate Forum Friday

While they might not be able to cast their votes at the polls just yet, local youth have an important voice when it comes to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:41 am

Niles

Elkhart company to invest in Bobcat of Michiana

A brand-new Bobcat retailer will soon open shop along S. 11th Street. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:37 am

Brandywine Community Schools

Brandywine inducts first wave of athletes into hall of fame

When the Brandywine Bobcats celebrated their homecoming victory against South County High School earlier this month, they also celebrated a milestone accomplishment: the inaugural induction ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:30 am

Buchanan

Buchanan commissioner candidates talk marijuana, improving local business

From recreational marijuana to improving local business, residents of Buchanan asked city commissioner candidates to speak their mind on some of the issues that are ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 22, 2018 9:53 am

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