Community News

Berrien County awarded $2.6 million grant for downtown Niles, Benton Harbor

NILES — Downtown improvements are coming to Niles, thanks to a grant recently awarded to Berrien County. The ...

Business

PHOTO STORY: Niles Scream Park opens 2022 season Friday

NILES — Walls of skeletons, possessed pictures and fearsome figures are just a few of the horrific sights ...

Community News

Brandywine Community Schools welcomes back students for 2022-23 school year

NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2022-2023 school ...

Crime/Court

Buchanan ​​man heading to trial for allegedly killing Berrien County Road Department worker

NILES — The Buchanan man who allegedly drove drunk and struck and killed a Berrien County Road Department ...

Business

Underground Laugh Lounge to host sold-out Sneak Peak comedy show

NILES — The entrepreneurs transforming the Carnegie Library into an entertainment venue are offering community members a look ...

Education

APPLEGATE: Extracurriculars can help students build new skills and gain experiences

It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the school year. While we have ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man sentenced for injuring veteran while drunk driving

NILES – A Dowagiac man who drove drunk and injured a Marine veteran will be spending some time ...

Business

Blues Brothers delight at Blues’d and Infused cannabis festival

NILES — Music fans, movie buffs and cannabis connoisseurs from near and far journeyed to Riverfront Park South ...

Community News

New Niles urgent care facility expected to open this fall

NILES — Local residents will soon have a new place to go to obtain the health care services ...

Business

Sturgis Bank opens new banking center in Niles

NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles. Sturgis Bank has opened a ...

Business

Local entrepreneurs to transform former Carnegie Library into entertainment venue

NILES — A historic Niles building will soon be home to an entertainment venue filled with laughter. The ...

Niles Fire Department

Community News

Niles City Council approves purchase of $75,000 fire department turnout gear

NILES — The Niles City Council authorized the purchase of turn-out gear including helmets and boots for the ...

Business

Niles woman publishes first children’s book

NILES — In a nutshell, writing a book was never on artist Allison Sumrall’s creative radar growing up. ...

Community News

HCU announces 13th annual Teacher Awards

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Teacher Awards. Honor is committed ...

Community News

Niles Township Firefighter Association launches Challenge Coin Design Contest

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Firefighter Association is launching its first annual Challenge Coin Design Contest.   ...

Business

Niles Township to purchase United Federal Credit Union corporate office

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township and United Federal Credit Union have entered into a purchase agreement ...

Berrien County

South Bend man pleads guilty to soliciting minor at Niles hotel

NILES — A South Bend man who served as a youth hockey coach in the area has pleaded ...

Community News

Niles’ Kiggins wins Single Market Rabbit Grand Champion

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Monday was a day to remember for Hannah Kiggins. In her last year of competition, ...

Community News

Police looking for driver from fatal Keeler Township hit-and-run

KEELER TOWNSHIP — Police are searching for the driver of the van that struck and killed motorcyclist Darek ...

News

Niles man killed in Van Buren County

A 27-year-old Niles man was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a van at approximately 9:45 p.m. ...

Community News

Local men sentenced to prison on forgery, meth charges

NILES – Two area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles.  Michael ...

Community News

GoFundMe pages launched for victims of Keeler Township hit-and-run

NILES — A pair of GoFundMe drives have been set up for victims of a two-vehicle crash last ...

Community News

Upstage Right performs Moana Jr.

NILES — A chorus of elementary-aged students danced across the Niles High School Auditorium stage for a one-night ...

News

Niles woman gets probation for drugs, drunk driving

A Niles woman who drove drunk and on drugs and crashed her car into a tree in Howard ...

Community News

Niles’ McKee, Roman crowned 2022 Berrien County Youth Fair King and Queen

BERRIEN SPRINGS — A pair of Brandywine High School students took home top honors at the Berrien County ...

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