Community News

GoFundMe created for Niles family involved in fatal crash

NILES — A GoFundMe account has been launched to support a Niles family involved in a deadly crash ...

Community News

Niles to close section of 2nd Street for outdoor hub

NILES — Niles City Council members voted 5-2 Monday night to move forward with plans to close off ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail, probation for shooting at firefighters with BB gun

NILES — A 35-year-old Niles man who shot at firefighters with a BB gun was given probation and ...

Local Government

Berrien County Commissioners honor late sculptor Richard Hunt

ST. JOSEPH — Famed sculptor Richard Hunt, whose work graces the Niles riverfront, was honored Thursday by the ...

Community News

New perspectives: Local students appointed to Niles nonprofit board

NILES — A popular annual summer attraction aims to expand its reach and preserve its future with the ...

Community News

Garden club to feature local birding expert April 16

SAWYER — The River Valley Garden Club’s April 16 meeting will feature Lynea Hinchman, a birding expert and ...

Business

Niles Scream Park announces closure of Haunted Hayride, new attraction to take its place

NILES — Significant changes are coming to one of southwest Michigan’s most popular fall attractions. The park announced ...

Community News

Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game

NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening ...

Business

Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub

NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts

NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations ...

Education

Brandywine school board honors winter sports standouts

NILES — Brandywine’s state championship runs the last few weeks overshadowed Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Board ...

Business

Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects

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

Crime/Court

Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested

NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail, probation for home invasion

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Justin ...

Business

2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses

NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other ...

Crime/Court

Niles woman gets probation for assaulting child

NILES — A Niles woman who hit her daughter with a wooden spoon was sentenced Monday to probation. ...

Community News

Niles couple pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud charges

LANSING — A Niles couple charged with several felony counts of Medicaid fraud through their counseling practice pled ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

Developing: National Standard closes after 117 years in Niles

NILES — A manufacturer that has called Niles home for 117 years is closing its doors. National Standard, ...

Local Government

Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and ...

Community News

Mount Calvary to host 5K Walk March 30 in downtown Niles

NILES — A local church is aiming to bring the community together with its new Easter weekend event. ...

Business

WATCH: Salvation Army breaks ground on Niles Township building

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in ...

Crime/Court

Galien man gets jail time on multiple charges

NILES — A Galien man was sentenced to probation and jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after ...

Education

Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police

NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for vehicle theft

NILES — A former Niles resident was given probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after stealing a ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

Police seek help in Ballard bomb threat investigation

NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and ...

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