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Who is Ron Paul and what does he stand for?

Many people including your readers like much of America are probably asking this same question. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 10:24 pm

Opinion

Editorial: City resourceful, but state should restore revenue

With the state of Michigan heavily slashing revenue sharing to municipalities in recent years, cities and townships across the state are feeling the squeeze. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 10:22 pm

Obituaries

Elmer Brant, 55

Elmer Brant, 55 Elmer Lee Brant, 55, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at his residence. In keeping with Elmer’s wishes cremation ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:39 pm

Obituaries

Paula Cochran, 68 / Aug. 16, 1943 — Feb. 6, 2012

Paula Cochran, 68 Aug. 16, 1943 — Feb. 6, 2012 Paula L. Cochran, 68, of South St. Joseph Avenue, Niles, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:38 pm

Obituaries

Michael Lewis, 60 / Oct. 21, 1951 — Feb. 6, 2012

Michael Lewis, 60 Oct. 21, 1951 — Feb. 6, 2012 Michael E. “Louie” Lewis, 60, of Edwardsburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at his ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:38 pm

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets in Buchanan

Compulsive overeaters are invited to a new weekly meeting of Overeaters Anonymous every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 205 E. Dewey St. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:37 pm

Rotary Club of Niles-Buchanan

Rotary renews pledge to help needy families

The Rotary Club of Niles-Buchanan renewed during its January meeting its pledge of donating presents to needy families at Christmas time. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:36 pm

Niles Daily Star

Mary Armstrong, 82 / Jan. 1, 1930 — Feb. 6, 2012

Mary L. Armstrong, 82, of Regent Street, Niles, died at 12:44 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Hospice House in South Bend following an extended ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, February 6, 2012 11:10 pm

Niles Daily Star

Mary Dorothy Born, 92 / Jan. 20, 1920 — Feb. 4, 2012

Mary Dorothy Born, 92, of South Third Street, Niles, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Brentwood Assisted Living Community in Niles. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, February 6, 2012 11:09 pm

Niles Daily Star

Michael Lewis, 60

Michael Lewis, 60, of Edwardsburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at his sister’s home. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, February 6, 2012 11:08 pm

Fernwood Nature Center

Fernwood offers classes

Winter Yoga Series Thursdays through March 15, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Instructor Deirdre Guthrie of Yoga Glow in Three Oaks teaches the fundamentals of the ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:09 pm

Obituaries

Mary Dorothy Born, 92

Mary Born, 92 Jan. 20, 1920 — Feb. 4, 2012 Mary Dorothy Born, 92, of South Third Street, Niles, died at 6:15a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:07 pm

Southwest Michigan Commission

Transpo plan recognized

The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission chose the Connecting Communities and People: The Southwest Michigan Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Map Project as the recipient of its ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:03 pm

Cloverleaf Spelling Bee

LMC spelling bee today

The 2012 Cloverleaf Spelling Competition, open to Berrien, Cass and Van Buren county public and parochial districts, 8:30 a.m. until last word spelled, Lake Michigan ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:00 pm

Big 16 Conference

Mills, Findeisen win titles

The Niles wrestling team finished fourth at the Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference wrestling tournament at Lakeview High School Saturday. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Saturday, February 4, 2012 10:47 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats sting Bees

BRIDGMAN — Visiting Brandywine knocked off the defending Lakeland Conference champion Bridgman Bees Friday night 38-33 in boys basketball action. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 11:29 pm

Sports

Niles freshmen rally for victory

The Niles freshmen boys basketball team rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat St. Joseph 50-45 Thursday night. The Vikings trailed the Bears 30-9 ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 11:26 pm

John Proos

Proos supports right-to-work legislation

LANSING – In response to the Indiana Senate’s approval of right-to-work legislation, Michigan Sen. John Proos issued the following statement: Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 5:32 pm

John Proos

Free tax prep guide available

LANSING — Residents of the 21st state Senate District who are in need of tax preparation information can obtain the 2012 Michigan Taxpayer’s Guide by ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 5:31 pm

Births

Births 2-4

Urban-Wade Caitlyn Wade and Justin Urban of Niles are the parents of a son, born Jan. 24, 2012. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. They ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 5:30 pm

Obituaries

Theodore Berkey, 53 / Sept. 7, 1958 — Feb. 1, 2012

Theodore Berkey, 53 Sept. 7, 1958 — Feb. 1, 2012 Theodore “Ted” James Berkey, 53, of Edwardsburg passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, after an ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 5:29 pm

Obituaries

Barbara Makepeace, 74 / Dec. 5, 1937 — Feb. 1, 2012

Barbara Makepeace, 74 Dec. 5, 1937 — Feb. 1, 2012 Barbara Ann Makepeace, 74, of George Street in Niles, died at 9:46 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, February 3, 2012 5:29 pm

Sports

Bobcats remain unbeaten in Lakeland

BRIDGMAN —Visiting Brandywine improved to 7-0 in the Lakeland Conference with a 53-38 win over Bridgman Thursday night in girls basketball. The Bobcats (14-1 overall) ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, February 2, 2012 9:59 pm

Niles District Library

Niles library to feature film viewing, Liberian speaker

Niles District Library will show the movie, “Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream,” which tells the story of the massive migration ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, February 2, 2012 9:33 pm

Obituaries

Theodore Berkey

Theodore Berkey Theodore “Ted” Berkey, of Niles, passed away at Lakeland Hospital in Niles on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, February 2, 2012 9:32 pm

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