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A salute to Brandywine school board members

January is School Board Recognition Month — a time to salute the work of our school board members and to celebrate public education. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:02 am

Opinion

Editorial: Snyder speech mostly fluff, not focus

Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State address Wednesday night was not one of big announcements or controversial statements — not that most speeches of ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:02 am

Silverbrook Legacies

‘Silverbrook Legacies’ back in Star

We are pleased to reinstate our Silverbrook Legacies Series. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:00 am

Ice Time Festival

Drive aims for towering sculpture of food

ACTION’s Food Pantry Ministry at Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival Feb. 4 to build a towering “food sculpture” from donated canned goods to go along ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:56 pm

Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center

Lakeland offers weightloss seminar

The Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center is offering a free seminar, “Lose Weight…Gain Health.” Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:54 pm

News

Edwardsburg man convicted under ‘super’ drunk law

CASSOPOLIS — In October, 2010, new legislation went into effect, carving out a drunk driving law with harsher penalties for driving with a blood alcohol ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:53 pm

Obituaries

Dawn Kaiser, 67

Dawn Kaiser, 67 Dawn R. Kraiser, 67, of Niles, died ta 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles, of natural causes. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:46 pm

Obituaries

Mary Gentry, 48 / Nov. 2, 1963 — Dec. 30, 2011

Mary Gentry, 48 Nov. 2, 1963 — Dec. 30, 2011 Mary Ann Gentry, 48, of Chamberlain Road, Buchanan, died at 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:46 pm

Obituaries

Mamie Bankston, 69 / March 5, 1942 — Jan.16, 2012

Mamie Bankston, 69 March 5, 1942 — Jan.16, 2012 Mamie Bankston, 69, of Lewis Drive, Niles, died at her home Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, following and ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:45 pm

Obituaries

Russell York, 81 / Dec. 10, 1930 — Jan. 17, 2012

Russell York, 81 Dec. 10, 1930 — Jan. 17, 2012 Russell J. York, 81, of Niles, died at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles on Tuesday, ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:43 pm

Obituaries

Frances Shank, 95 / June 3, 1916 — Jan. 17, 2012

Frances Shank, 95 June 3, 1916 — Jan. 17, 2012 Frances P. Shank, 95, of Cassopolis, loving mother, devoted Catholic, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:42 pm

Obituaries

Marilyn Earl, 84

Marilyn Earl, 84 Marilyn Earl, 84, of Niles, passed away at her home Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, with her family by her side. Arrangements are ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:41 pm

Engagements

Aurelie Dubois, Jeffrey Lozier

Aurelie Dubois, Jeffrey Lozier Aurelie Dubois of Sautron, France, and Jeffrey Lozier of Cary have announced their engagement. Aurelie is the daughter of Andre and ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:41 pm

Buchanan

‘Thrill on the Hill’ passes available at Buchanan City Hall

Buchanan City Hall will be open until 7 p.m. today and on Jan. 26 to sell Thrill on the Hill passes and to sign up ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:39 pm

Fred Upton

Occupy moves outside Upton’s office

Occupy Southwest Michigan will host another demonstration outside U.S. Rep. Fred Upton’s office at 800 Ship St. in St. Joseph 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:39 pm

Hunter Ice Festival

Niles mentioned on CNN

Niles got a mention on “CNN Headline” this week — albeit brief. CNN anchor Don Lemon mentioned the Hunter Ice Festival Sunday on the network. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:32 pm

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Suspected ATM thief arrested

FBI agents arrested a man Wednesday in Jacksonville, Fla., for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from ATMs across the United States, including one in ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:31 pm

Sports

Pellow, Stevens Athletes of the Week

Brandywine’s Madison Pellow and Niles’ Donte Stevens have been named the Daily Star Athletes of the Week sponsored by TCU and Wings Etc. Pellow had ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:45 pm

Obituaries

Vera Bruner, 92

Vera Bruner, 92 Vera Belle Bruner, 92, of Riveridge Manor, Niles, died at 6:31 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Riveridge Manor of natural causes. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:15 pm

Obituaries

Russell York, 81

Russell York, 81 Russell J. York, 81, of Niles, Michigan, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles following a brief illness. ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:15 pm

Obituaries

Mamie Bankston, 69

Mamie Bankston, 69 Mamie Bankston, 69, of Niles, died at 7:46 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Halbritter ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:14 pm

Obituaries

Frances Shank, 95

Frances Shank, 95 Frances P. Shank, 95, of Cassopolis, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Arrangements pending at Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:14 pm

Obituaries

Shirley Hibiske, 87 / Sept. 4, 1924 — Jan. 15, 2012

Shirley Hibiske, 87 Sept. 4, 1924 — Jan. 15, 2012 Shirley Gail Hibiske, 87, of Niles, died at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Dowagiac ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:13 pm

Birthdays

Haylee McLeod

Haylee McLeod Haylee McLeod of Niles is celebrating her 11th birthday Jan. 18. Her parents are Jennifer Dunifin and Torrence McLeod. Her grandmother is Beverly ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:12 pm

Ivery Cross

Ex-cop to appear in court

Ex-Niles cop Ivery Cross, who is serving a prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in office, is scheduled to ... Read more

by nilesdailystar, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:11 pm

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