Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners award bid for for 500 Circle building renovation project
ST. JOSEPH – Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting featured discussion on whether to change the board’s ...
Education
Brandywine sees second straight enrollment increase
NILES — The Brandywine school district has seen an increase in enrollment this fall, Superintendent Travis Walker told ...
News
LMC honors legacy of founding athletic director, coach
BENTON HARBOR — Fifty years ago, Liz Miller founded Lake Michigan College’s women’s athletics program and began a ...
Business
Shelton’s Farm Market to close after 77 years
NILES TOWNSHIP – A business that has served the Michiana community for decades will soon be closing its ...
Education
Debate continues at Brandywine on new Title IX rules
NILES — Brandywine School Board members continue to grapple with questions on how to handle new federal Title ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets prison time for home invasion
NILES — A Niles woman was also sentenced to prison for home invasion Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Community News
US-12 and M-51 changes as rebuilding progresses in Niles
NILES — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has changed traffic patterns on US-12 and M-51 in Niles, ...
Community News
Revived Niles-Buchanan NAACP chapter elects new officers
NILES — A historical organization aiming to help address the needs of the community has returned to the ...
Community News
County Historical Association raising funds to create Leader Publications Archives
NILES — A local organization is raising funds to preserve and interpret the history, heritage and culture of ...
Community News
County Commission receives update on 500 Circle project
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update Thursday on the county’s 500 Circle project in Buchanan. ...
Crime/Court
Area residents sentenced in Berrien County Court
NILES — Several area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse. Brian ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for possessing weapon
NILES — A Niles man is going back to prison on a weapons charge after being sentenced Monday ...
Crime/Court
Former Niles area resident gets jail time, probation for criminal sexual conduct
CASSOPOLIS — A former Niles area resident was sentenced to jail and probation Friday in Cass County Circuit ...
Community News
New Niles Rotary Club seeks new members, outreach
NILES — Last month, community members celebrated the re-introduction of the new Niles Rotary Club to the area. ...
Education
Brandywine podcast to return next week
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools has announced the launch of the second year of the district’s ...
Business
Niles Scream Park opens for 2024 season Friday
NILES — A cursed ship, a creepy crypt and fearsome forest are just a few of the horrific ...
Community News
Lake Michigan College celebrates first Police Academy graduating class in 40 years
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College recognized 14 recruits last week for successfully completing the College’s first Police ...
Community News
Niles approves three-year utility rate increases
NILES — The Niles City Council moved 6-1 to approve three-year rate adjustments for the city’s electric, water ...
Business
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $98,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...
Community News
State suspends Niles child care center’s license after finding 65 violations
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential Child Care Licensing Bureau has ...
Community News
Fernwood Botanical Garden welcomes new Director of Horticulture
NILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden has announced a new hire to the garden’s horticulture team. Jonathon Hensley, Director ...
Community News
Keeping Michiana buzzing: Local beekeepers club celebrates five years
DOWAGIAC — A local club is celebrating five years of educating southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator. ...
News
Ready for Warfield: Junior QB ready to lead Brandywine offense
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP –— When Brandywine football opens its season against Hartford on Thursday, there will be a ...
Education
Brandywine board members continue debate on policy changes
NILES — Brandywine School Board members appear to agree on the need to protect students in the light ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for assaulting girlfriend
NILES — A Niles man who severely beat his girlfriend last December was sentenced to prison Monday in ...
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