berrien county
Gallery: Funeral for Berrien County Court Officer Ron Kienzle
Described by colleagues as a big man with a big heart, retired Benton Township Police Sgt. Ron Kienzle was laid to rest Monday surrounded by ...
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News
Relay for Life raises thousands of dollars for cancer research
Sue Welch began participating in Relay for Life seven years ago as a way to support her sister-in-law and mother-in-law, both of whom are cancer ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 18, 2016 9:34 am
Berrien County
Gallery: Funeral for Berrien County Courthouse Officer Zangaro
An estimated 1,400 people, including approximately 800 public safety officers, attended the funeral for retired Michigan State Police Bridgman Post Commander Joseph Zangaro Friday afternoon ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 15, 2016 5:16 pm
Niles
Niles mulls restricting use of fireworks
Independence Day has come and gone, but city officials have not stopped receiving complaints from residents who are upset that people are still lighting off ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 15, 2016 9:02 am
Niles
Excess grease causing problems for Niles’ wastewater treatment plant
Something as small as dumping a pan full of bacon grease down the drain can turn into a big problem for those in charge of ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 15, 2016 9:01 am
Obituaries
Carmen Denisi, of Niles
Mr. Carmen Denisi, 95, of Niles, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:46 am
Berrien County
Pokemon Go craze catches on in Niles
Anyone who has been outside lately — especially in Riverfront Park — has likely noticed people acting rather strange.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:29 am
Berrien County
Waste facility plan scrapped by Niles Township Planning Commission
The Niles Township Planning Commission denied approving a special land use application for a company wanting to open a waste treatment and storage facility in ...
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:23 am
Berrien County
Hundreds expected to attend Saturday’s Niles-Buchanan Relay for Life
Niles area residents will have an opportunity to raise money for cancer research and show support for cancer survivors and their families during this weekend’s ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:55 am
Berrien County
Community honors fallen heroes
Exactly 24 hours after two bailiffs were shot and killed inside the Berrien County Courthouse, thousands of people stood in silence in the parking lot ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:50 am
Berrien County
Niles chicken ordinance fails by 3 to 5 vote
Only three of the eight members of the Niles City Council voted in favor of adopting a residential chicken ordinance Monday night, meaning most city ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:47 am
Berrien County
Niles Twp. denies waste facility application
The Niles Township Planning Commission denied approving a special land use application for a company wanting to open a waste treatment and storage facility in ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:31 pm
Berrien County
Brandywine principals apply to be next superintendent
Two administrators at Brandywine Community Schools will interview next week for the opportunity to become the district’s next superintendent.
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:32 am
Berrien County
Niles man gets probation after road rage incident
A Niles man whose blood alcohol level was three times higher than the legal limit received a probation sentence stemming from a road rage incident ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:30 am
Niles
Niles chicken ordinance fails
Only three of the eight members of the Niles City Council voted in favor of adopting a residential chicken ordinance Monday night, meaning most residents ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 11, 2016 8:22 pm
Breaking News
Gunman kills two bailiffs at courthouse
Two bailiffs were killed during a shooting at the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph Monday afternoon. A deputy with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 11, 2016 7:28 pm
News
Niles Library to offer inflatable educational theater this week
From the outside, the dome theater resembles an inflatable black igloo. The inside, however, provides a fun new way for children to learn. For the ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 11, 2016 9:21 am
News
Commission to discuss waste treatment plant
The Niles Township Planning Commission is expected to consider granting a special land use permit on Tuesday that would allow a company to move forward ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, July 11, 2016 9:18 am
Niles
Two teens rescued from river in Niles
Two teenagers caught in the current of the St. Joseph River in Niles Wednesday evening were rescued thanks to the quick action of responding Niles ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 8, 2016 8:58 am
Berrien County
Niles Market growing after slow start
Business is finally starting to pick up at the Niles Market after a slow start, although vendors say they are still hoping to see more ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 8, 2016 8:55 am
Berrien County
Niles Burn Run returns for 15th year
The annual charity motorcycle ride raises money to send young burn victims to a special summer camp.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 7, 2016 9:36 am
Berrien County
Niles Township to provide free tree-debris cleanup after last month’s storm
Niles Township will provide free tree-debris cleanup service to residents recovering from a storm that tore through the area more than two weeks ago.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 7, 2016 9:30 am
Berrien County
Niles Police Department to host auction this weekend
From bicycles to cars to an automated floor-cleaning robot — all will be up for grabs during the Niles Police Department’s annual auction Saturday morning.
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, July 7, 2016 9:26 am
Niles
Niles Dairy Queen to get new building, expanded seating and parking
It can be difficult to find a place to eat inside the Dairy Queen near State Line Road in Niles — especially at lunchtime.
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 9:37 am
Berrien County
Attendance down at Niles fireworks show
The Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce estimates attendance at this year’s Niles fireworks show decreased between 1,000 and 1,500 people from previous years.
