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Niles

YMCA of Southwest Michigan to host Fall Festival

Costumes, games, hayrides and pumpkin racing are only a few of the activities that children and their families will get to participate in during the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, October 5, 2018 9:46 am

Berrien County

At the peak of apple season, Niles farm offers chance to pick sweet and tart varieties

NILES — Whether searching for the ideal apple for pies, cider or a crisp and tangy snack, those looking to take part in u-picking at ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:04 am

Berrien County

Niles Cedar Lane partners with Lowe’s to make building and landscaping upgrades

NILES — A week before the school year started, administrators at Cedar Lane made a big move and transferred operations from 2301 Niles Buchanan Road ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:02 am

Berrien County

Local libraries partner to host inaugural writers’ conference

NILES — Those with an interest in self-publishing or learning to improve their writing craft will have the opportunity to gain some professional insight during ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:00 am

Niles

Fair weather said to have spurred large crowds at annual Apple Festival

Sunny skies and crisp, but not too cool, fall weather were factors that helped to make this year’s 46th annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:27 am

Niles

Shelf Life Community Bookstore collecting Halloween candy for Foster Closet

As Halloween begins to draw near, volunteers with Shelf Life Community Bookstore will be collecting candy to donate to the Foster Closet of Michigan-Berrien County. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:24 am

Niles

Trustees pass motion to assess quality of Mission Hills roads

It is has been about two years since residents of the Mission Hills had the roads in their Niles Township subdivision re-paved. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:16 am

Berrien County

Go Fund Me to raise end of life funds

NILES — Residents who have been to a city council meeting or Four Flags Chamber of Commerce event have likely made contact with Jan Personette. ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:50 am

Berrien County

Niles man who possessed meth sentenced to prison

NILES —  A Niles man who was found with meth in his possession will serve time in prison for the crime, after he was sentenced ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:39 am

Niles

Inaugural barbecue cook-off inspires friendly competition at Apple Festival

The tantalizing smell of barbecue mingled on the breeze all day Saturday as competitors across Michiana turned up the heat on an inaugural competition at ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 1, 2018 9:02 am

Niles

Photo story: Anything Apple Pie contest

Saturday at the Four Flags Apple Festival, competitors entered baking desserts in the categories of cakes, pastries and pies — all using apples. Judges then ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, October 1, 2018 9:00 am

Niles

Four Flags Area Apple Festival to last through Sunday

The 46th annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, September 28, 2018 9:56 am

Niles

Longtime Naval diving officer returns to the Apple Festival after more than 20 years

Sometimes, no matter how far a person is from their hometown, the pull to return for local traditions can remain strong and serve as a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, September 28, 2018 9:51 am

berrien county

Connect Berrien looks to county leaders to make next move

Gathered in the Niles District Library Wednesday night, less than a dozen residents listened to project leaders from Connect Berrien detail a proposal for consolidating ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, September 28, 2018 9:47 am

Berrien County

Delta Machining, Inc celebrates 40 years of business

NILES — Traveling east along U.S. 12, it is easy to fly right by Delta Machining, Inc. Tucked along Reum Road, Vice President Bill Robison ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, September 27, 2018 9:36 am

Berrien County

Niles Service League to debut new ornament

NILES — Every year, the Niles Service League creates a brand-new Christmas ornament inspired by the Niles and Buchanan communities that they serve. The design ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, September 27, 2018 9:33 am

Niles

Buchanan, Niles community members host candlelight vigil for fatal gunshot victim

Residents of Niles and Buchanan mourned the loss of the man they referred to as a community leader, youth mentor and best friend to many, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:06 am

Niles

Students simulate mass casualty incident

With the aim to give students a hands-on learning experience, while helping medical professionals prepare for a potential mass casualty situation, Lakeland Hospital partnered with ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 8:58 am

Berrien County

Transportation study proposes consolidation of bus systems

NILES —  After garnering feedback from the public last year, Connect Berrien project leaders are preparing to present a final draft proposing a consolidation of ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:03 am

Berrien County

Berrien County 4-H Foundation celebrates 50 years of service

BERRIEN COUNTY — From robotics clubs to horse riding and sewing, 4-H clubs in Berrien County offer youth numerous opportunities to acquire hands-on skills. But ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:03 am

Berrien County

Buchanan, Niles community members host candlelight vigil for fatal gunshot victim

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Residents of Niles and Buchanan mourned the loss of the man they referred to as a community leader, youth mentor and best ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, September 24, 2018 10:19 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan District Library breaks ground on phase two renovations

On Friday afternoon, a crowd of about 50 people gathered on the west side of the Buchanan District Library to celebrate the beginning of a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, September 24, 2018 8:56 am

Niles

Niles church searching for relatives of World War I veterans named on monument

Until about two months ago, lead pastor Matthew Hickok thought a stone plaque on the lawn of Community Evangelical Free Church was a tribute to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, September 21, 2018 9:29 am

Niles

Apple Festival hosts annual window decorating contest

Every year, businesses around Niles get into the spirit of the Apple Festival by decking out their storefronts based on the annual event’s theme. This ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, September 21, 2018 9:23 am

Niles

Healthy Habits collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Florence

When Hurricane Florence made landfall on Friday, Sept. 14, cities across North and South Carolina were inundated with floodwaters. The hurricane, which was downgraded to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, September 20, 2018 10:03 am

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