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Niles

Niles Bluegrass Festival to return to Riverfront Park

A four-day festival jam-packed with music, carnival rides and entertainment will return to Niles for the 17th year. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, May 17, 2019 9:52 am

News

Green Stem looking to secure special land use permit for proposed provisioning center

NILES — A Berrien Springs couple hopes to transform a Niles business into a medical marijuana dispensary on S. 11th Street. During a planning commission ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:22 am

Business

SMC graduate creates contracting company aimed at creating affordable, sustainable living

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Victoria Knight, of Niles, was 2 years old when she picked up a paintbrush and started helping contractors re-stain her parents’ deck. ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 16, 2019 8:25 am

Niles

Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce celebrates anniversary, community leaders

The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 100th anniversary Tuesday and looked to the future by recognizing local leaders who have helped the city ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:56 am

Niles

Tiny housing community, cottage-style houses proposed for development

Niles could be home to a tiny house community and cottage-style housing development, following a resolution passed Monday night by city council members. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:50 am

Niles

Niles family to renovate formerly vacant building into bookstore, art gallery

A formerly vacant building is about to embark on a new chapter after a Niles family decided to restore it and turn it into a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:11 am

berrien county

Judge grants prison time to defendents

Two men who physically harmed their victims will serve time in prison for the crimes after they were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:06 am

Niles

Reenactor tells stories of Civil War care packages from home

In a black and white drawing, Civil War soldiers are depicted swarming a care package in a wooden box. Gleefully, they hold up cookies and ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, May 13, 2019 9:58 am

Niles

Multiple bands to perform at Niles summer concerts

Last year, Niles resident Caryn Adler helped to revive a summer-long series of concerts in Riverfront Park, drawing crowds to listen and dance to a ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, May 13, 2019 9:54 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles High School student with visual impairment excels in, outside classroom

Brenna Williams was 11 years old when she got some life-changing news during a routine eye checkup. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, May 10, 2019 9:38 am

Niles

Volunteers advocate for people to donate to Pennies for Patients

Thursday afternoon, volunteers Joan Schmidt and Henrietta Hein were stationed at St. John’s United Church of Christ to collect donations for the 30th annual Pennies ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, May 10, 2019 9:34 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Cancer Services to host Pennies for Patients

NILES — A penny may not seem like much, but to the Berrien County Cancer Service, every cent can help the nonprofit provide care to ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:10 am

Niles Township

Phase two of Indiana-Michigan River Valley breaks ground

The tranquil woods at Brandywine Creek Nature Center will soon be a hub of activity as construction on phase two of the Indiana-Michigan River Valley ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:29 am

Niles

Could the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail stretch farther?

With construction on a portion of Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail beginning this week, some local leaders are already looking at the bigger picture. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:27 am

Niles

Renew Beauty and Body collects beauty products bottles to benefit cancer research

Instead of tossing the next empty shampoo bottle or toothpaste tube in the trash, residents can help a local business fight cancer and benefit the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:21 am

Niles Township

Resolution created to oppose potential indirect left turns at U.S. 12, S. Third Street

With travelers’ safety in mind, Niles Township trustees are joining a county commissioner in the hopes of persuading MDOT officials to eliminate proposed indirect left ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:14 am

berrien county

Berrien County Cancer Services to host Pennies for Patients

A penny may not seem like much, but to the Berrien County Cancer Service, every cent can help the nonprofit provide care to residents battling ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:06 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles New Tech students partner with business owner to design escape rooms

High school history classes have the potential to teach students far more than the dates and facts outlined in textbooks. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:09 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles High School partners with area bands for annual outdoor jazz concert

When it comes to performing the jazz music they have learned in the classroom, Niles High School band director Josh Doe likes to get students ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:04 am

Niles

Car thief gets prison

A man who police found with a stolen Indiana car and who cut his tether bracelet will serve time in prison for the crimes. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:55 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Senior Center garden seeks to help fill nutritional gap

On the south side of the Buchanan Senior Center, a bed of rocks is about to be transformed into a garden that will provide seniors ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, May 6, 2019 9:53 am

Niles

Hope Grows Luncheon sees record attendance, raises funds to fight cancer

When Michael Schuhknecht’s wife, Jennifer was battling cancer, there were three things he said that kept them both strong: faith, hope, and love. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, May 3, 2019 8:40 am

Niles

Postal workers encourage people to donate for annual food drive

Postal worker Johnny Hernandez has seen a lot of Niles through his job, including families struggling to make ends meet. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, May 3, 2019 8:31 am

Niles

Niles woman to compete for USA National Miss title

A Lake Michigan College student and Niles High School graduate will soon get the chance to compete at a national pageant and vie for the ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:11 am

Niles

Oh My LLC dress shop hosts ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday

Wednesday morning, the display window at Oh My LLC caught the attention of those traveling down Main Street and not just because of the colorful ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:00 am

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