Niles

WATCH: Niles’ Julian Means-Flewellen talks rivalry win over Dowagiac

ST. JOSEPH — The Niles football team rolled to a 53-7 win over rival Dowagiac Friday and Julian ...

Birthdays

Niles resident celebrates 103rd birthday

NILES — Friends and family gathered Friday at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living, 1147 S. 3rd St., to ...

Community News

Niles, Dowagiac schools host “Socktober” donation drives

NILES — Niles High School will be facing off against rival Dowagiac in football tonight, but more than ...

Local Government

Curran named new Niles Charter Township Supervisor

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got a first look at proposed Silver Beach County Park improvements at ...

Business

New lease on life: Buchanan manufacturer purchases Leader Publications building

NILES  — A local business owner will be “taking the lead” on developing one of the city’s historic ...

Business

Niles business owner honored at Michigan Women Forward’s 53 Voices event

DETROIT — A Niles resident was recognized for her business endeavors. Aiyenede Akhigbe of Niles, recently won third ...

Education

Brandywine teacher implements ‘flexible seating’ plan

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local teacher’s classroom has new feng shui that is fostering an improved learning ...

Community News

Brandywine celebrates National Principals Month

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district celebrated its leadership. The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education ...

Crime/Court

Buchanan woman gets prison time for child abuse

NILES – A Buchanan woman is going to prison for abusing an eight-year-old girl in her care. Rachel ...

Community News

Niles councilmember celebrates Italian-American Heritage Month

NILES — October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month and one local politician is celebrating his roots. City ...

Business

Beaumont, Spectrum announce new name for health system

GRAND RAPIDS — BHSH System, the new health system formed in February 2022 by Beaumont Health and Spectrum ...

News

Chicago man gets prison time for smash-and-grab crime spree

NILES – A Chicago man who went on a smash and grab crime spree through southern Berrien County ...

Breaking News

Niles football game relocated following social media threat

NILES — Friday’s homecoming football game between Niles and Paw Paw originally scheduled to be played at Chris ...

Community News

‘What lifts you’: Artist Kelsey Montague creates mural in downtown Niles

NILES – A new mural will soon change the scenery of the parking lot at the corner of ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for taking motor vehicle, fleeing police

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

Community News

Niles Charter Township to apply $240,000 in delinquent payments to winter tax roll

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees announced more than $240,000 in delinquent payments ...

Crime/Court

Niles man sentenced to prison for stabbing neighbor

NILES — A Niles man who stabbed a neighbor during an altercation received a prison sentence Monday in ...

News Main

PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Apple Festival Grande Parade

Sunny skies and mild temperatures greeted the thousands of spectators who lined the streets of Niles to watch ...

Community News

Schools, bus drivers struggle to keep up amid driver shortage

NILES — Pamela Behm enjoys being behind the wheel of a school bus. A bus driver of 23 ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: 50th annual Four Flags Apple Festival opens in Niles

NILES — A tradition spanning 50 years made its awaited return to Niles Thursday afternoon. The first day ...

Community News

Niles to live stream Saturday’s Apple Festival Parade

NILES — People from Niles and beyond will be able to watch Saturday’s Apple Festival Parade from the ...

Crime/Court

Area residents sentenced on assault, other charges

NILES — Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on assault, robbery and ...

Business

Niles to offer new type of marijuana license

NILES — A new type of marijuana license will soon be available to interested businesses. The Niles City ...

Crime/Court

Niles man sentenced on drug, weapons charges

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to jail time and probation for drug and weapons-related charges in ...

Crime/Court

South Bend man sentenced for soliciting minor at Niles hotel

NILES – A former South Bend area youth hockey coach was sentenced to jail and probation Monday in ...

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