Business

Four Winds team members raise $15,000 for Berrien County Suicide Prevention

NEW BUFFALO —  The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casino announced Tuesday that Four Winds team members ...

Crime/Court

Niles murder suspect gets trial date

NILES — The man charged in the shooting death of a Niles man at his North 12th Street ...

Community News

Niles History Center to host holiday open house Dec. 16

  NILES — The last chance for visitors to see the Historic Chapin Mansion decorated for the holidays ...

Berrien County

Berrien County Health Department recognizes World AIDS Day

BERRIEN COUNTY — In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Berrien County Health Department reminds community members of ...

Business

Niles Scream Park raises $153,000 for local groups

NILES — The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn attractions, recently completed another successful season ...

Education

APPLEGATE: Helping Build, Nurture and Guide our Learners – Thank You to All Niles Community Schools Staff

November has long been identified as a month of recognition, celebration and expressing thanks to those we appreciate. ...

Crime/Court

Area residents get jail time for loaded firearms in vehicles

NILES — Three area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for having a firearm in ...

Community News

Registration open for 2023 Greater Niles Sights and Lights Decorating Contest

NILES — Households with 49120 zip codes are gearing up to flex their creative muscles for what has ...

Crime/Court

Three Oaks man gets jail time for drunk driving

NILES — A Three Oaks man who has a prior conviction for drunk driving causing serious injury was ...

Community News

Niles moves forward with Wayne Street improvement project

NILES — A key city street in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles City ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for Niles Township break-in

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for breaking into ...

Community News

Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, new study finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all ...

Community News

Local Christmas tree farms open for business

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community ...

Community News

Former Riverfront Optimist Club President ready for next chapter

NILES — Josh Sitarz strives to look on the bright side. That mindset served him well as the ...

Business

Local nonprofits to team up for holiday donation event

NILES — A new event is coming to Niles just in time for the holiday giving season.  Sharing ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for domestic violence

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on domestic violence charges. John ...

Community News

Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation

NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for carrying concealed weapon

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison on weapon charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ...

Business

Couple to transform downtown Niles building into hair salon, restaurant space

NILES — A local couple is giving a once-vacant building a new lease on life. David and Jen ...

Business

Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Niles Nov. 25

NILES — A popular holiday event will be returning to downtown Niles next Saturday. The Niles City Council ...

Community News

Niles church to host Thanksgiving food basket giveaway Saturday

NILES — Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles, is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving Food ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

11 injured after Amtrak train strikes two vehicles in New Buffalo Township

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — 11 people were injured after an Amtrak train struck two vehicles Thursday evening at ...

Local Government

Berrien County Commissioners, MEC to discuss broadband expansion agreements

ST. JOSEPH – A Nov. 28 meeting has been set with Midwest Energy and Communications and area township ...

Business

Leader Publications relocating to new downtown Niles location

NILES — Leader Publications is leaving the 217 N. 4th St. location it has known as home for ...

Community News

Four Flags Antiques’ window displays a hit with community

NILES — A popular downtown Niles business’ latest project has the community buzzing with memories of Christmas’ past. ...

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