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Niles Community Schools

Student surrenders BB gun without incident Friday

Niles Community Schools district authorities apprehended a BB gun from a student late Friday afternoon. The weapon was retrieved without incident, and the student was ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 22, 2018 9:49 am

Niles

Volunteers host block party to spread message about new charity organization

Chilly fall temperatures did not stop a group of determined volunteers from hosting a Block Party Wednesday evening outside the Ferry Street Resource Center. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 19, 2018 9:39 am

Berrien

Local authorities advise residents to check detectors

In honor of National Fire Prevention Month this October, local firefighters across Berrien and Cass counties are reminding residents of the importance of doing a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 19, 2018 9:36 am

Buchanan

Ghost Walk Fundraiser to benefit Buchanan library, fine arts council

Those looking to indulge in some Halloween-inspired local lore are likely to get a few thrills and chills from the fourth annual Ghost Walk Fundraiser, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:18 am

Niles

Order and Chaos Emporium Tattoos and Piercing to host grand opening Saturday

new tattoo business will open in Niles with the goal to offer its customers more than permanent ink.  Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:07 am

Buchanan

Meet Your City Commission Candidates forum to take place

With the midterm election less than three weeks away, Buchanan voters will have the opportunity to get to know their local commissioner candidates and ask ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:55 am

Niles

Niles community to host benefit dinner Dowagiac man battling cancer

When Danny Frantz was too exhausted to go fishing this summer, his wife Le Ett Frantz knew something serious was wrong. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:23 am

Niles

Brandywine Shores road improvement project complete

The Niles Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday night to approve the establishment of a special assessment district roll, which will help to fund ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:20 am

Niles

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve opens Sims Education Center

Sunday afternoon, members of Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve joined community members in celebrating the opening of the brand-new Sims Education Center. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 9:56 am

Niles

Niles Downtown Trick or Treat to take place

To help provide a safe and welcoming environment to children this Halloween season, downtown businesses in collaboration with the Niles Main Street will host a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 9:52 am

berrien county

Court council reschedules murder trial for Feb. 5

The defendant accused of murdering a Niles Township woman in 2017 will have to wait until next year to stand trial.  Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 9:47 am

Buchanan

Volunteers mobilize across Buchanan to tackle a dozen projects

By 8 a.m. Saturday morning, volunteers across Buchanan were hard at work at a dozen different project sites, painting, cleaning, weeding and building, all for ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 15, 2018 9:46 am

Niles

Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Niles woman battling cancer

A Niles woman and longtime volunteer who helped to give a voice to those battling cancer through her blog has been diagnosed with cancer again. ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 15, 2018 9:41 am

Niles

Niles History Center partners with Friends of Silverbrook to host cemetery tour

Tucked among the markers of Niles’ Silverbroook Cemetery are stories of local legends young and old. While at this time of year, scary movies are ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 12, 2018 10:13 am

Niles

Niles Service League to host quarter auction

With the aim to raise money for multiple projects that help local youth, the Niles Service League will be raising funds during an annual Paddles ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 12, 2018 10:05 am

Berrien County

Students and staff re-dedicate Niles Cedar Lane building

NILES —Students at Niles Cedar Lane joined administrators Wednesday afternoon in celebrating the re-dedication of their newly renovated school at 1 Tyler St. Formerly the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:50 am

Berrien County

Informational session to discuss Dream Center outreach Oct. 23

NILES — A Niles community outreach effort called the Dream Center has taken shape, with the effort to continue to hit the pavement to help ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:39 am

Berrien County

Red Rooster Auction & Flea Market seeks to offer unique finds

NILES — Local business owner Roni Albert has always had an affinity for finding treasure in the form of antiques, vintage clothing, furniture and handcrafted ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:39 am

Niles

Remembering Niles’ purple lady

During their regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, members of the Niles City Council paid homage to longtime volunteer and community advocate Jan Personette. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:39 am

Niles

Fernwood to celebrate new Sims Education Center

Fernwood Botanical Garden will reveal its brand-new Sims Education Center this weekend. The roughly $2 million building is about four years in the making and ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:35 am

Buchanan

Friends of McCoy’s Creek Trail collecting candy donations

Instead of going to door to door to collect goodies this Halloween season, children can also have the option of dressing up and traversing the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:31 am

Niles

Council discusses using city property for affordable housing

During a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, members of the city council were thinking small — a small house that is. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:29 am

Niles

Howard Township firefighters celebrate completion of new fire station

Howard Township firefighters celebrated completed construction on a brand-new, approximately $800,000 fire station Saturday. The structure, which will replace a decrepit and outdated fire station, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 9:56 am

berrien county

Berrien RESA Center hosts political forum

Ten candidates who made it past the primaries to run for the Mid-Term election expanded on their political priorities, during a Candidate Forum Monday morning ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 9:51 am

Niles

Actor who starred as unmasked Michael Myer in ‘Halloween’ to visit Niles Scream Park

When 21-year-old Tony Moran was offered a part as psychotic killer Michael Myers in the 1978 movie “Halloween,” he was less than thrilled at scoring ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 5, 2018 9:56 am

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