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Berrien County Police Report

Berrien County Police Report, July 1-4

July 1 • 9:23 a.m., unwanted person, 1700 block of Bond Street, Niles Township • 10:16 a.m., suspicious vehicle, 3400 block of Old U.S. 31, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:12 pm

Little League Michigan District 15

All-Stars win district championship

The Niles 13-14 All-Stars captured the Michigan Little League District 15 championship with a 13-1 win over host Schoolcraft Tuesday. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:45 pm

Summer in the City

Kalamazoo Avenue Band plays at Dowagiac’s Summer in the City

When the musicians of Kalamazoo Avenue Band take center stage at Dowagiac’s Summer in the City Festival July 26, the black suits, skinny black ties, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:08 pm

Obituaries

John Bowers, 60

John Bowers, 60 Born: Jan. 9, 1952 Died: July 12, 2012 John Robert Bowers, 60, of Barron Lake Road, Niles, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:07 pm

Obituaries

Carole Cappella, 70

Carole Cappella, 70 Carole Diane Cappella, 70, of North Front Street, Niles, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Hospice House in South Bend of a ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:06 pm

Obituaries

Clarence ‘Lee’ Bartrum, 71

Clarence ‘Lee’ Bartrum, 71 Born: Aug. 4, 1940 Died: July 15, 2012 Clarence Lee Bartrum, 71, of Niles, passed away July 15, 2012, in the ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:06 pm

Jessica Sieff

Jessica Sieff: A lesson in learning the hard way

Generally speaking, people always say, “I guess I just have to learn the hard way.” Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:53 pm

Sen. John Proos

Sen. John Proos: Snyder signs reform to fix roads without raising taxes

Southwest Michigan families and job providers are already paying enough at the gas pump. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:51 pm

Uncategorized

Let’s set the record straight

There has been a letter sent to the taxpayers of Weesaw Township from some current board members and others who wish to become board members. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:50 pm

Uncategorized

Free speech? Not at Niles schools

My day job is teaching civics to freshmen at Dowagiac High School. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:49 pm

Opinion

Editorial: Taking a cue from Cassopolis

In the span of just over a month, the Village of Cassopolis and its school system have turned what seemed like an unfortunate situation for ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:48 pm

Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg Police Department

Arrest made in Village Automatics break in

Police have arrested one of several men believed to be responsible for breaking and entering and causing $200,000 worth of loss to Village Automatics, a ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:49 pm

Niles High School

Niles offering physicals Aug. 2 and Aug. 7

Niles High School and Ring Lardner students who will participate in sports for the upcoming 2012-13 season must have a physical on file before being ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:54 pm

lakeland auxiliary

Lakeland Auxiliary to host linen sale

ST. JOSEPH — The Lakeland HealthCare Auxiliary will sponsor a linen sale fundraising event from Aug. 6-15 at multiple Lakeland locations. The events will ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:08 pm

Obituaries

Dorothy Hilary, 67

Dorothy Hilary, 67 Born: Dec. 6, 1944 Died: July 16, 2012 Dorothy N. Hilary, 67, of Davenport, Fla., and formerly of Bristol, Ind., died at ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:06 pm

Obituaries

David Gordy Sr., 68

David Gordy Sr., 68 Born: Oct. 2, 1943 Died: July 12, 2012 David Lee Gordy Sr., 68, of Niles passed away at home Thursday, July ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:06 pm

Summer in the City

Wildfire headlines Dowagiac festival

Nominated for Detroit Music Awards “Best Country Band” and “Best Country Recording,” Wildfire returns to downtown Dowagiac July 27 for Summer in the City, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:00 pm

News

Niles man injured in rollover on U.S. 31

A Niles man was treated at Lakeland Hospital and released after a rollover on U.S. 31 Tuesday morning. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 9:59 pm

Golf Association of Michigan

Ecker advances to stroke play

Michigan State golfer Liz Nagel earned medalist honors at the Michigan Women’s Amateur at Forest Akers West Golf Course Tuesday afternoon after shooting a one-over-par ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 4:52 pm

Niles-Brandywine Girls Softball Association

D&D Tire picks up pair of wins

Action in the Niles-Brandywine Girls Softball Association at Firemen’s Park continues with a full slate of games. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 12:21 pm

Chicago Bulls

Bulls-Pacers to play at Notre Dame

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The NBA is coming back to Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. The University of Notre Dame and the Chicago Bulls ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 12:13 pm

Michigan Golf Association

Niles’ Ecker tied for 13th

Liz Nagel lit up Michigan State’s Forest Akers West shooting a four-under-par 68 in the first round of stroke play at the Michigan Women’s State ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 9:07 am

Fernwood Botanical Garden

Fernwood Nature Preserve hosts jazz singer Friday

Fernwood Friday Grazyna Auguscik, jazz singer 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday Join Fernwood and WVPE Public Radio for an evening on the Green featuring jazz music ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, July 16, 2012 9:49 pm

Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College: Summer translates into renovation

One of the most often asked questions to our employees this time of year is: “Is Southwestern Michigan College staff off for the summer?” Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, July 16, 2012 9:47 pm

1st source bank

1st Source Bank sponsors Riverfest

1st Source Bank has signed on as a sponsor of the Niles Riverfest to ensure the festival will go on as planned in August. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, July 16, 2012 9:45 pm

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