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Fred Upton

Upton’s voting record perfect in 2011

With the beginning of the second session of the 112th Congress under way, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton’s near-perfect voting record continues. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, January 30, 2012 10:06 pm

gas prices

Gas prices begin climb

Average retail gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.40 per gallon Sunday. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, January 30, 2012 10:04 pm

Acorn Theater

North Mississippi Allstars play Acorn Theater Feb. 17

The North Mississippi Allstars, which recently recorded “Keys to the Kingdom,” performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive in ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, January 30, 2012 10:00 pm

Fernwood Botanical Garden

Fernwood trekking to Higgins Lake

This winter has not been the most ideal for people who enjoy snow and the winter activities it invites. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, January 30, 2012 9:59 pm

Southwestern Michigan College

Art of the flirt

Women seem to be more comfortable with the tactics involved in flirtation, according to Dr. Jeffrey Hall, an assistant professor of communications at the University ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Monday, January 30, 2012 9:56 pm

Georgia Boggs

SMC hosts Feb. 28 reading event

The Learning Center in the Fred L. Mathews Library at Southwestern Michigan College is hosting the Great Michigan Read program on Feb. 28 The Great ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:45 pm

Obituaries

Eugene J. Bailey, 80

Eugene J. Bailey, 80 May 16, 1931 — Jan. 27, 2012 Eugene J. Bailey, 80, of Niles and formerly of Berrien Springs, died at 6:45 ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:34 pm

Obituaries

Jeffrey Garmire, 64

Jeffrey Garmire, 64 July 19, 1947 — Jan. 27,  2012 Jeffrey C. Garmire, 64, of Claremont Street, Buchanan, died at 1:25 a.m. on Friday, Jan. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:33 pm

Big 16 West Division

Vikings tame Tigers 59-45

Visiting Niles remained at the top of the Big 16 Conference boys basketball standings with a 59-45 victory over Benton Harbor Friday night. The Vikings (10-1, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 11:57 pm

Lake Michigan College

Learn about financial aid at Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College is one of nearly 30 sites in the state participating in College Goal Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 in ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 6:01 pm

Obituaries

Richard Campbell, 75

Richard Robert Campbell, 75 April 24, 1936 — Jan. 27, 2012 Richard R. Campbell, 75, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 5:59 pm

Obituaries

Donna Clark, 45

Donna Clark, 45 Donna Clark, 45 of St. Joseph, Mich., passed away Jan. 26, 2012, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Arrangements are pending with and ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 5:59 pm

Obituaries

James Vaughn Sr., 76

James Vaughn Sr., 76 James E. Vaughn Sr., 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, surrounded by his family. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 5:58 pm

Obituaries

Benjamin Hendershott Sr., 79 / Nov. 4, 1932 — Jan. 25, 2012

Benjamin Hendershott Sr., 79 Nov. 4, 1932 — Jan. 25, 2012 Benjamin John Hendershott Sr., 79, of Niles, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 5:58 pm

Niles Haunted House Scream Park

Niles Haunted House to award two scholarships

The Niles Haunted House board of directors announced Friday it will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a senior at Niles High School and a ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 5:56 pm

Sports

Niles Wrestling Club off to great start

The Niles Wrestling Club is off to a great start for the 2011-12 season. With 28 novice wrestlers, Niles has brought home over 50 medals ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Friday, January 27, 2012 4:14 pm

Obituaries

Benjamin Hendershott Sr., 79

Benjamin Hendershott Sr., 79 Benjamin Hendershott Sr., 79, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Memorial Hospital with his family by his ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:03 pm

Berrien County Youth Fair

Berrien County Youth Fair garners awards

The Berrien County Youth Fair received a Best of Show award for its communications, and 10-year volunteer Frances Quirk was honored for her service. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:02 pm

News

Church hosts healing service

First Presbyterian Church, 115 West Front St. in Buchanan, will hold a prayer service for healing at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:01 pm

Opinion

Editorial: Start spreading the (good) news

News this week of five Niles businesses closing has caused quite a stir in the community. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:28 pm

Uncategorized

The crash is over; the casualties continue

All is quiet on the Western Front. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:27 pm

Uncategorized

Shame on President Obama

The State of the Union speech last night lasted over an hour and contained the word “debt” nine times. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:26 pm

Jack Strayer

Jack Strayer: The Four Horsemen of the GOPocalypse

Because of my long career in Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist/health policy consultant/think tank vice president, I somehow earned the moniker of “Niles’ Washington Insider.” Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:23 pm

Obituaries

Charles Preston, 81

Charles Preston, 81 Charles M. Preston, 81, of Union Pier, died at 8:39 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at IU Health-LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, Ind., of ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:21 pm

Obituaries

Virginia Smith, 79

Virginia Smith, 79 Virginia (Bolger) Smith, 79, of Coloma, passed away at her home Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:21 pm

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