Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police

ST. JOSEPH — A Niles man who fled from police last year was sentenced to prison Monday in ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for selling meth to undercover officer

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man currently in prison will be staying in prison after being sentenced for a ...

Community News

Berrien County finalizing spending plans for opioid settlement funds

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners are getting closer to finalizing plans to spend the $8 million-plus the ...

Crime/Court

Suspect tased after chase, crash dies in hospital

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A suspect who was hospitalized last week after crashing a stolen vehicle in Niles ...

Local Government

Walberg demands additional information on Silver Carp eDNA

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) today sent a letter to Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish ...

Community News

The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles

NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show ...

Business

51st Four Flags Area Apple Festival kicks off next week

NILES — A fall tradition returns to Niles next week. The Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday, ...

Business

Corewell Health named a 2023 Top 75 Company for Executive Women

GRAND RAPIDS — Corewell Health was named to professional services and research firm Seramount’s 2023 Top 75 Companies ...

Community News

Business owner seeking successor so they can ‘stop and smell the roses’

NILES — East Main Gardens has been providing flower arrangements and the joy that comes along with them ...

News

Berrien County Commissioners commend Sheriff Bailey for years of work

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is more than three months away from his retirement, but ...

Community News

Madeline Bertrand Statue restored

ST. JOSEPH — A historic statue that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park in March and returned ...

Business

Niles City Council approves microbusiness licenses for two marijuana businesses

NILES — A new marijuana business is one step closer to serving the Niles community and an established ...

Education

Book discussions continue at Brandywine school board meeting

NILES — Students’ access to sexually explicit books and a book donation from a national non-profit organization dedicated ...

Giving

Lighthouse Chorus to host fundraiser to fight hunger in southwest Michigan

NILES — The Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus will host its annual Food Bank Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, ...

Crime/Court

Berrien Springs man gets prison time for sexually assaulting four girls

CORRECTION: In a previous version of this story, the headline incorrectly stated that Sheppler was sentenced to probation ...

Crime/Court

Niles teen gets probation for sexually assaulting minor

NILES — It was an emotional morning Friday as a Niles teen was sentenced on criminal sexual conduct ...

Business

Underground Laugh Lounge, The Study open in downtown Niles

NILES — A historic Niles building has a new lease on life as an entertainment venue filled with ...

Community News

MGLE hosts public hearing on Indeck air emissions request

NILES — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s virtual public hearing and information session Wednesday ...

Community News

Niles woman celebrates 75 years with Eastern Star

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A Niles resident was recognized for her decades of membership and dedication to  an ...

Business

Niles Scream Park opens Friday for 50th season

NILES — One of Niles’ most popular fall attractions is celebrating five decades of fun and fear this ...

Education

Brandywine Community Schools ready for new school year

NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2023-2024 school ...

Community News

Niles Charter Township pursues early voting agreement with Berrien County

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees is gearing up for the changes being ...

Community News

LMC to host more than 60 colleges, universities at College Night

BENTON HARBOR — Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities are scheduled to participate in Lake Michigan ...

Community News

Ferry Street Resource Center returns to neighborhood

NILES — A local nonprofit that lost its home when the historic Ferry Street School was destroyed in ...

Community News

Niles Community Schools welcomes back students for 2023-24 school year

NILES — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the ...

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