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Business

Mother-son duo brings ice cream, hot dog shop to Sister Lakes

SISTER LAKES — A new business has arrived just in time to offer customers respite from the sweltering summer heat. May May’s Cones and Dogs, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 30, 2022 8:26 am

Business

On Base Productions, LLC named a 2022 Telly Award Winner

NILES — A local media company has earned an international award for its efforts behind the camera. On Base Productions was named a 2022 Telly ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 28, 2022 4:00 pm

Community News

City Hall to refurbish second drive-up lane for use

NILES — A Niles City Council decision will improve the speed and efficiency of making in-person utility payments. The council moved unanimously to refurbish the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 28, 2022 1:00 pm

Breaking News

Boil Advisory in place for Niles’ west side

NILES — A boil water advisory is currently in place for the the City of Niles’ Ballard Hills area. The city’s utilities department issued the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:56 am

Community News

Niles nonprofit organizes downtown art project in solidarity with Ukraine

NILES — Downtown Niles storefronts are in full bloom, thanks to the efforts of a local non-profit. Roughly 40 downtown businesses have windows adorned with ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Promise announces 50 percent increase in annual scholarship funding

BUCHANAN — The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation presented the Buchanan community with a gift that will keep on giving Friday evening. In a special video ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 28, 2022 6:00 am

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Buchanan High School graduates Class of 2022

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan community packed the high school’s gymnasium stands to see the Buchanan High School Class of 2022 together for one last time. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 28, 2022 5:00 am

Community News

Edwardsburg superintendent issues statement after Uvalde shooting

EDWARDSBURG — Following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday that killed 19 children and two teachers, Edwardsburg Public Schools Superintendent James Knoll issued ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 27, 2022 5:00 pm

Business

Riverfest returns to Niles June 2-5

NILES — A longtime staple event returns to downtown Niles next week. Riverfest will take place from Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5 at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 27, 2022 11:48 am

Business

Primitiv Holdings obtains marijuana license

NILES — A local marijuana retailer is under new-but-old ownership. Primitiv Retail LLC – a state and City of Niles-licensed marijuana retailer owned by Joshua ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 26, 2022 11:00 am

Cass County

Two injured in Volinia Township crash

VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-car injury crash which happened on Marcellus Highway near Decatur Road in Volinia Township ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 11:14 pm

Berrien County

2022 Memorial Day Parade schedules

From Niles to Dowagiac to Buchanan, there are plenty of parades to choose from on Memorial Day this year. Here is a roundup of our ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 5:17 pm

Community News

City, police reach agreement to provide lateral entry incentives for new officers

NILES — The Niles Police Department and the City of Niles have reached an agreement both parties hope will help fill open police officer positions. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 3:39 pm

Community News

Faire play: Niles Renaissance Faire returns to Plym Park – GALLERY

NILES — A popular festival returned to Plym Park Saturday and Sunday to transport guests back in time to the days of yore. Bards, knights, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 23, 2022 12:41 pm

Business

Cars for kids: Niles man finds success with toy vehicle dealership business

NILES — A Niles car dealership continues to provide quality vehicles and service to Niles’ smallest clients. Martinez Stephens, of Niles, has owned and operated ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 21, 2022 6:00 am

Community News

Niles Cedar Lane participates in Riverfront Park cleanup project

NILES — Niles Cedar Lane students returned to Riverfront Park Thursday morning for the park’s annual cleanup project. Cedar Lane and several other groups participated ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 20, 2022 4:00 pm

Community News

‘Long Live Gavin’: Family, friends host vigil for Niles teen killed in shooting

NILES — “Long Live Gavin”. Dozens of community members – several wearing “LLG” t-shirts – gathered near the entrance of Arbor Trails Apartments Thursday evening ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 20, 2022 11:32 am

Cassopolis

One killed, another injured in La Grange Township crash

LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP — An Indiana man was injured and another driver was killed in a crash in La Grange Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 8:45 pm

Community News

Niles Community Schools talks classroom libraries, book-vetting process

NILES — Niles Community Schools presented the board of education with an update on the state of its classroom libraries during Monday’s meeting at Niles ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 6:51 pm

Education

Niles Community Schools adopts new art curriculum

NILES — A new curriculum is on the way for Niles Community Schools’ art department. The NCS Board of Education unanimously approved the adoption of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 5:25 pm

Business

Anew Divine Beauty Salon hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

NILES — A Niles business that opened last year was finally able to celebrate with the community. The Niles community and the Greater Niles Chamber ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:03 am

Business

Four Flags Area Apple Festival hosts second annual Spring Market

NILES — The second-annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival Spring Market took place May 14-15 at the Apple Festival grounds. The market hosted a variety ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 16, 2022 5:44 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine Community Schools presents strategic plan proposal

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools has a plan. The BCS Board of Education was presented with a proposed strategic plan that would guide ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, May 15, 2022 11:00 am

Buchanan

Photo story: Fernwood hosts annual Spring Garden Market

NILES — A popular artisan market made its long-awaited return from pandemic hiatus Saturday morning. Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, hosted its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, May 15, 2022 6:00 am

Brandywine Education

Incoming Brandywine superintendent ‘excited’ to lead district

NILES — Brandywine Middle/High School Principal Travis Walker likes to joke that he “went into the family business” when he pursued a career in education.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 14, 2022 2:00 pm

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