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Supt. John Jarpe

John Jarpe: Reading aloud to kids

It’s March, and in Michigan that means it’s Reading Month. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:44 pm

Uncategorized

Upton vote disappointing

I'm terribly disappointed that Rep. Rep. Fred Upton voted for a bill that will open all 1.5 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:43 pm

Opinion

Editorial: Schools are worth $6

Six dollars. It doesn’t buy a whole lot these days — not even two gallons of gas. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:42 pm

Berrien County Marriage Licenses

Berrien County Marriage Licenses 3-1

• Terrance Shelby of Benton Harbor and Latasha Crockett of Benton Harbor • Kevin Bailey of Benton Harbor and Joyce Weathersby of Benton Harbor • ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:39 pm

berrien county jail

Jail inmate attempts suicide

A Berrien County Jail inmate attempted suicide Feb. 23 by falling off the second floor railing of her dormitory. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:03 pm

Obituaries

Carole Vosburgh, 68

Carole Vosburgh, 68 Carole Vosburgh, 68, of Dowagiac, passed away at Timbers Nursing Home of Cass County on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Arrangements are pending ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:02 pm

Obituaries

Mary Ann Mitchell, 66 / Jan. 26, 1946 — Feb. 28, 2012

Mary Ann Mitchell, 66 Jan. 26, 1946 — Feb. 28, 2012 Mary Ann (Presley) Mitchell, 66, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:01 pm

elections

Berrien voters favor Santorum

While Mitt Romney captured the Republican presidential primary in his native state of Michigan Tuesday, Berrien and Cass voters favored Rick Santorum. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:41 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats clinch winning season

For the first time in more than a decade, the Brandywine boys basketball team is guaranteed to finish the 2011-12 season with a winning record. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:53 pm

State Rep. Matt Lori

Rep. Lori announces re-election plans

State Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, has announced that he will be seeking his third and final two-year term in the House of Representatives. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:07 pm

Berrien County Republican Women's Club

Berrien GOP women to host first meeting of year

The Berrien County Republican Women's Club will host its first general meeting of 2012 at noon March 21 at Pebblewood Restaurant in Bridgman. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:30 pm

United Federal Credit Union

Wier appointed as UFCU’s VP of member relations

United Federal Credit Union announces the appointment of Brett Wier to the position of vice president, member relations for south Berrien County and Ohio. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:02 pm

Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan

Nominations sought for ‘Volunteer of the Year’

The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan is pleased to offer area nonprofits, governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, civic groups, schools and other entities a new ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:01 pm

Gov. Rick Snyder

Berrien, Cass counties designated disaster areas

LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack designated 45 counties in Michigan as natural disaster areas ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:59 pm

Berrien County Police Report

Berrien County Police Report, Feb. 15-18

Feb. 15 — 12:08 a.m., property damage accident, 1400 block of South 11th Street, Niles Township — 5:01 a.m., suspicious person, 1500 block of Pinehurst ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:58 pm

Birthdays

Addie Hempel

Addie Hempel Addie Hempel, of Buchanan, is celebrating her 84th birthday Feb. 29 with a “21st birthday” party. She is the daughter of Everett Lott. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:57 pm

Obituaries

Walter Stephens, 71

Walter Stephens, 71 Walter Lee Stephens, 71, of Niles, died at 2:41 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles of natural ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:52 pm

Obituaries

Bruce Barnard, 86

Bruce Barnard, 86 Bruce H. Barnard, 86, of Sawyer, Mich., died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at Buchanan Meadows, Buchanan, of natural causes. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:51 pm

Obituaries

Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell Mary Mitchell of Niles passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at her residence with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending with ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:51 pm

Obituaries

Mandy Munro, 33 / Jan. 9, 1979 — Feb. 26, 2012

Mandy Munro, 33 Jan. 9, 1979 — Feb. 26, 2012 Mandy Munro, 33, of South Bend, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, unexpectedly. Miss ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:51 pm

Obituaries

Irene Norris, 83 / June 2, 1928 — Feb. 27, 2012

Irene Norris, 83 June 2, 1928 — Feb. 27, 2012 Irene Mary Norris (Kerlikowske), 83, of Berrien Center, was called to her Savior on Feb. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:50 pm

Berrien RESA

Special education teachers, volunteers nominated for awards

The Berrien Regional Education Service Agency’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will host the 8th Annual Excellence in Education Award Banquet at 6:30 p.m. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:04 pm

MHSAA Class A District basketball

Blue Devils knock Niles out of tourney

RICHLAND — Maureen Craig wrapped up her brilliant career Monday night with 14 points as visiting Niles was outscored from the Class A District Tournament by ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, February 27, 2012 11:17 pm

Cass County Fair

Cass County Fair youth exhibit deadlines announced

Procession dates and important deadlines for youth exhibits for the 161st Cass County Fair in Cassopolis have been announced. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, February 27, 2012 11:07 pm

Fernwood Botanical Garden

Fernwood hosts ‘Lorax’ program

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd. in Niles, celebrates Seuss’ birthday and his book, “The Lorax,” with a program for ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, February 27, 2012 11:03 pm

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