Berrien County
Weekend packed with activities in Niles
Those in search of something to do this weekend will not have trouble finding it in Niles.
Craig Haupert, Author at Leader Publications - Page 3 of 117
Berrien County
LMC to place capital millage on November ballot
This November, voters will be asked to consider approving a millage proposal that would generate approximately $40 million for capital projects at all of Lake ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:53 am
Election
Primary election results: Shelton, Durm advance in race for Niles mayor
Nick Shelton and Bob Durm are moving on in the race for Niles mayor after finishing as the top two vote getters in Tuesday’s primary ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:47 am
News
Small blaze breaks out at Speedway
Niles Township firefighters were dispatched to the Speedway gas station at the corner of Fort and South 11th Streets Monday afternoon on a report of ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:44 am
Buchanan Education
Buchanan to announce Promise program
A multi-million dollar investment in Buchanan’s future will be unveiled during a commencement ceremony for a new program called the Buchanan Promise next week. An ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:41 am
News
Christmas strangler sentenced to 300 days in jail
A Niles man who strangled his ex-girlfriend until she passed out on Christmas morning will spend the next several months in jail. Brandon Henry Thomas, ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:40 am
Niles Township
Five vying for four seats on Niles Township Board of Trustees
There will be at least one new face on the Niles Township Board of Trustees after Tuesday’s primary election.
by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 1, 2016 11:24 am
Niles
Gallery: Baby ducks rescued from Niles storm drain
A group of good Samaritans are responsible for rescuing three baby ducks from a storm drain in downtown Niles Friday afternoon.
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 29, 2016 3:21 pm
Berrien County
Fernwood fundraising for major projects
Every year, tens of thousands of people visit Fernwood seeking to strengthen their connection to nature, learn about the great outdoors or simply to escape ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 29, 2016 5:00 am
Berrien County
Police service renewal on ballot for Niles Twp.
Several proposals will be on the ballot Tuesday for voters in the greater Niles area, including a millage renewal for law enforcement coverage in Niles ...
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:20 pm
Obituaries
Wanda M. Wozniak, of Niles
Wanda M. Wozniak, 88, of Niles, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Niles.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:59 am
Berrien County
Judge’s partial ruling favors Niles Twp. in suit against City of Niles over water/sewer agreements
A Berrien County judge has ruled in favor of Niles Township on at least one key aspect of a lawsuit the township filed against the ...
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:34 am
Berrien County
Craft brew, wine fest returns to Niles Friday
Nearly 70 different varieties of adult beverages will be available for tasting at this year’s Niles Michigan Craft Brew and Wine Festival.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:20 am
Berrien County
Man trapped under wire roll at National Standard
A National Standard employee was injured when a roll of metal wire fell off of a forklift and onto his leg in an accident Tuesday ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:57 am
Niles
Niles firemen recognized for saving woman’s life
Two Niles City firefighters credited with rescuing a woman from a burning building received the department’s Silver Life Saving Medal award during a presentation at ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:54 am
Berrien County
Volunteer of the Week: Brenda Skinner, of Niles
Brenda Skinner, of Niles, is a long time volunteer at the Niles Salvation Army, a food bank and service organization that provides services to those ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:33 am
Cass County
Howard Township residents to vote on millage request for new fire station/town hall
Howard Township residents will decide whether or not to fund the construction of a new combined fire station and township hall during next week’s primary ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:04 pm
Berrien County
Niles-Buchanan Rotary Club welcomes students from Middle East, Northern Africa
Yara held a yellow sign reading “I’m Egyptian. I don’t ride a camel to school.”
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:01 pm
Berrien County
LMC expands search for next president
Lake Michigan College is expanding the search for its next president after the college’s board of trustees determined that Montcalm Community College’s Rob Spohr was ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 25, 2016 9:31 am
Berrien County
Letter from courthouse shooter reveals motivation behind escape attempt
Larry Gordon wrote a letter to his ex-wife saying he was going to “go on the run or die trying,” prior to killing two court ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 25, 2016 9:29 am
Niles
Videos show Berrien County courtroom, lobby during fatal shootings
Investigators provide videos, timeline of Berrien County Courthouse shooting.
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 22, 2016 1:55 pm
Niles
Niles Third Thursdays to feature Pokemon Go lure event
People will have an opportunity to catch a Pokemon and a great deal during this month’s Third Thursdays event in downtown Niles.
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:43 am
Berrien County
Trail vandalism prompts Niles Twp. to install camera
A popular Niles Township trail continues to be the target of vandalism, despite efforts by township officials and police to catch those responsible.
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:24 am
Berrien County
Niles Twp. prohibits truck traffic on Bond Street
The Niles Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance prohibiting truck traffic on Bond Street within township limits during Monday’s regular meeting.
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:17 am
Niles
Niles man jailed after third OWI conviction
A Niles man convicted of drunk driving for the third time will spend time in jail following a rollover accident near the Pucker Street Dam ...
