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Renaissance Faire returns to Niles May 18 and 19

NILES — From comedy to sword fights, magic and folklore, the city’s second annual Renaissance Faire promises people a taste of history and fantasy rolled ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, April 22, 2019 9:46 am

Niles

Niles Police Department dispatcher honored for her role in fighting crime

Early this year, Nikki Metz, a Niles Police Department dispatcher, received a message from a neighboring law enforcement agency about a suspect using fraudulent money. ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 19, 2019 10:18 am

Buchanan

Student rallies a crew to clean area near McCoy’s Creek Trail

Whenever Emily Long, 17, would go jogging down the McCoy’s Creek Trail, she would find the woodland scenery interrupted by a build-up of garbage butting ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 19, 2019 10:13 am

Niles

Four Flags Garden Club gives spring cleaning to historic depot grounds

Just outside the Niles Amtrak Station this week it appeared that spring had sprung. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:13 am

Niles

Relevant Church hosts scavenger hunt

Those who spot a bright orange Easter egg around the city of Niles, might want to hold on to it. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:09 am

Niles

Lakeland encourages people to dispose of medications properly

With an effort to keep prescription drugs from harming people or the environment, Spectrum Health Lakeland will be collecting residents’ unused medications. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:01 am

Niles Community Schools

Niles school district’s adult education program moves to new location

Adult Education Director John Fonash said he knows how much courage and determination it can take for a person to return to high school as ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:48 am

Niles

Niles police advise residents to keep their cars locked

The Niles Police Department is advising residents to keep their cars locked and the keys in their possession, following a rash of car thefts across ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:43 am

berrien county

Preliminary findings indicate fentanyl could be cause of spike in opioid deaths

The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office is warning residents that there has been an “extraordinary number” of opioid deaths and opioid overdose recoveries within the past ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:38 am

Buchanan Community Schools

Buchanan High School Leos to host Easter Egg Hunt Saturday

More than 9,000 colorful eggs stuffed with candy will await children this Saturday as part of the annual Buchanan Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks, that is, ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:36 am

Niles

Women’s Giving Circle to host free mentor workshop May 7

A good mentor can offer more than sage advice. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:25 am

Niles Community Schools

Merritt principal distributes free books to students every month

Merritt Elementary School students from kindergarten to second grade will get to pick a new book to add to their personal libraries every month, thanks ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:19 am

Berrien County

Residents raise concerns at forum about the state of public transportation

ST. JOSEPH — Kathy Kennedy, of St. Joseph, does not typically mind waiting for the bus, so long as it is not more than an ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, April 15, 2019 10:51 am

Niles Community Schools

Volunteers mobilize to beautify Riverfront Park Thursday

Despite the cold, blustery weather and the long day ahead, students at Cedar Lane Alternative Education seemed to be having nothing but fun as they ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 12, 2019 7:54 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Farmers’ Market returns starting May 4

Farm fresh vegetables, warm bread, jewelry and a host of handcrafted merchandise and art will await residents at this year’s Buchanan Farmer’s Market. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 12, 2019 7:50 am

News

Oh My special occasions, formal attire shop to open April 15

Among sparkling displays of jewelry and a sea of dresses every color of the rainbow, crews worked Wednesday morning to put the finishing touches inside ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:20 am

Niles

Walk-a-Thon to raise proceeds for veterans to have service dogs

Dogs have a reputation as man’s best friend. For military veterans, canine company can also be a lifeline. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:13 am

Niles

Iron Shoe Distillery hosts ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday

Since business owners Howard and Laura Tuthill first began transforming an old muffler shop into a distillery, the community’s excitement about the establishment has been ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:48 am

Niles

City leaders discuss fate of Island Park

Since last year’s historic flood in February, Island Park has been unusually quiet. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:52 am

Niles

City gives preliminary approval to additional medical marijuana provisioning centers

The city of Niles could see two additional medical marijuana provisioning centers after council members voted 5-2 to approve provisional licenses for new businesses Monday ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:47 am

News

City gives preliminary approval to additional medical marijuana provisioning centers

NILES — The city of Niles could see two additional medical marijuana provisioning centers after council members voted 5-2 to approve provisional licenses for new ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:16 am

Niles

Pizza Transit to host Rock for the Cure April 20

Two local business owners are partnering to harness the powers of music and pizza to fight cancer. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:14 am

Buchanan

Buchanan High School student flooded with college acceptance letters

For college-bound seniors, picking a university to kick start their academic career can be a tough choice. For Buchanan High School junior Kennan Janowski, it ... Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:04 am

Niles

Niles man harassed children at library

A Niles man who fondled himself in front of two children at the library will face time in prison for the crime. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 8:59 am

Niles

The Market Place sees revitalization with new ownership

Erin Douglass, of Niles, has always liked making something new out of something old. Read more

by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, April 8, 2019 9:03 am

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