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.
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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
