Community News

Brandywine grad pens first children’s book

NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz ...

Community News

Brandywine High School announces Class of 2023 Top 10

NILES — Brandywine High School recently announced its Top 10 students for the Class of 2023. The Class ...

Community News

Niles school board selects five finalists for vacant seat

NILES — The Niles Community Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting ...

Community News

Pledge to Plunge event raises $15,000 for River Essence Group projects

NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. ...

Community News

Great River Federal Credit Union donates $500 to Berrien County Sheriff’s Mounted Division

BERRIEN COUNTY — Representatives from Great River Federal Credit Union were on-site Thursday evening at the Berrien County ...

Business

Niles restaurant closes, transitions to event space

NILES — A Niles restaurant announced its closing Sunday after more than two years in operation. Management at ...

Business

Fernwood grows team with new hires

NILES — Fernwood happily announces new hires to the garden’s horticulture team.  Dave Halvax, Director of Horticulture, and ...

Local Government

County commissioners discuss improving juvenile justice services

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update on juvenile justice efforts in the county at their ...

Business

Match on Main grants awarded to local businesses

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A pair of local businesses have been named recipients of a statewide grant program supporting ...

Crime/Court

Niles man charged with murder in downtown South Bend shooting

SOUTH BEND — A Niles man has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide on Easter ...

Business

Construction begins on Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins in Niles

NILES — A hotly anticipated restaurant chain will soon be providing the Niles community with tasty drinks and ...

Education

YMCA’s Weber appointed to LMC’s Board of Trustees

BENTON HARBOR — Mark D. Weber has been appointed to Lake Michigan College’s Board of Trustees. He was ...

Crime/Court

South Bend man gets prison time on drug, weapons charges

NILES — A South Bend man is going to prison after being arrested with drugs and a weapon ...

Crime/Court

Niles main gets probation, jail time for assault

NILES — A Niles man accused of assault was sentenced to probation and jail.  Joseph Lewis, 61, of ...

News

Mount Calvary Baptist Church to host Feeding America mobile food pantry

NILES — A local church is teaming up with Feeding America West Michigan to help feed the community. ...

Community News

Mt. Cavalry Baptist hosts inaurgural Resurrection 5K Walk

NILES — A crisp spring morning along the St. Joseph River proved to be the perfect setting for ...

Business

Firehouse Subs opens in Niles

NILES — A popular restaurant chain has opened its doors in the Niles community. Firehouse Subs, 930 S. ...

Business

Former Detroit Lions players, Primitiv owners to headline Niles Chamber Luncheon

NILES —  Famously known as “Megatron,” Calvin Johnson Jr. and his Primitiv co-founder and former Detroit Lions teammate, ...

Crime/Court

Authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspect

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification ...

Business

Local skating rink listed for sale

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A local skating rink that has served as a source of entertainment for decades has ...

Business

Niles martial arts school relocates

NILES — Mark Daley was in his element Tuesday evening. Daley, founder of Copa Jiu Jitsu Niles, roamed ...

Business

Dowagiac Planning Commission approves site plans for marijuana retailers

DOWAGIAC — Cannabis in Dowagiac is blazing ahead. The Dowagiac Planning Commission unanimously approved site plans for two ...

Community News

Long-awaited downtown sidewalk project begins in Niles

NILES — Northern Construction Services workers were on site Monday morning as Niles’ Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project got ...

Community News

Rep. Walberg opens downtown Niles district office

NILES — The Riverfront Square parking lot in downtown Niles was packed for a special occasion Friday morning.  ...

Community News

Former Niles Charter Township Supervisor honored for years of service

NILES — Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees presented former Township Supervisor Jim Stover with a special tribute ...

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