Berrien County
Brandywine develops candidate profile for next superintendent
Brandywine has taken another step toward finding its next superintendent.
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Niles
Niles celebrates the 4th of July
Many people turned out for the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration of Independence Day Friday at the Apple Festival Fairgrounds in Niles.
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:23 am
Berrien County
Community input sought in project to tell history of African-Americans in Niles
Niles resident Pat Gresham did not know it until recently, but there was a piece of history sitting on her bookshelf for many years.
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:12 am
Niles
Driver of car flees scene of motorcycle accident in Niles
Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene of an accident where a motorcyclist was injured late Thursday morning.
by Craig Haupert, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:08 am
Berrien County
Blueberry season arrives in Berrien County
The small parking lot at Lehman’s Orchard was nearly full Tuesday morning as people were out in the field picking what was left of the ...
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:20 am
Berrien County
Niles named one of America’s coolest small towns
Is Niles one of the coolest small towns in America?
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:17 am
Niles
Company wants to build new senior housing facility in downtown Niles
A Wisconsin-based private real estate company is interested in building an independent senior housing facility on Second Street in downtown Niles on property where the ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:28 am
Niles
Niles addresses projected budget shortfall
It appears that the City of Niles’ fire and police departments will take a slight hit to personnel as city officials work to overcome a ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:26 am
Niles
Niles council appears divided on residential chicken ordinance
The Niles City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would allow people to keep chickens on residential properties at the next council meeting ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:24 am
Niles
Niles fireworks show to include youth parade
For more than 30 years, the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce has helped Niles celebrate America’s birthday with its annual fireworks display at the ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:36 am
Berrien County
Men who robbed teens at Fulkerson Park in Niles Twp. sentenced to prison
Two men convicted of robbing a group of teenagers at a public park in Niles Township will spend the next several years behind bars.
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 9:33 am
News
Alley art program designed to get people to explore downtown Niles
A new project might have people walking new paths through downtown Niles. Hidden in the city’s alleyways are several doors painted in unique ways by ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:28 am
News
Niles City drafts chicken ordinance
Residents could have up to four chickens in backyard The Niles City Council tonight will provide a first reading of a new ordinance that would ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:24 am
Berrien County
Berrien County Animal Control opens new facility
A project 20 years in the making, the Berrien County Animal Control officially opened its new facility to the public on Monday, June 20. Construction ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:23 am
Niles
Niles Senior Center to expand parking lot
Trying to find a parking spot will become a thing of the past at the Greater Niles Senior Center.
by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 24, 2016 9:21 am
Berrien County
Fundraiser started for sculpture to honor Plym family
Jeanne Watson, member of the Niles Public Arts Commission, has started a GoFundMe campaign for the installation of a sculpture at the Niles District Library ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 24, 2016 9:20 am
Berrien County
Huntly Baptist Church in Niles to install new pastor
Huntly Memorial Baptist Church in Niles will welcome a new pastor during an installation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the church, which ...
by Craig Haupert, Friday, June 24, 2016 9:16 am
Education
Niles school bond projects delayed after bids come in over budget
Students will have to wait longer than expected to see the results of a pair of bond projects at Ballard Elementary School and Eastside Connections ...
by Craig Haupert, Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:00 am
Berrien County
Volunteer of the Week: Roberta Garcia, of Buchanan
Roberta Garcia, of Buchanan, is a longtime volunteer for Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that uses volunteer drivers to deliver food to people ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:55 am
Berrien County
Thousands remain without power in Niles area
Thousands of electric customers in Berrien County remained without power Tuesday following Monday’s thunderstorm, which caused widespread damage throughout southwest Michigan and northern Indiana.
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:44 am
Berrien County
Gallery: Fair Oaks residents in Niles Township talk about surviving Monday’s storm
Less than 24 hours after a brief but powerful thunderstorm tore through Niles Township Monday afternoon, residents of the Fair Oaks neighborhood are providing frightening ...
by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:42 am
Niles
Violent offender jailed for domestic abuse
A Niles man with a long history of violent behavior will spend the next several months behind bars after he was convicted of shoving his ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:30 am
Niles
Gallery: Storm causes widespread damage in Niles Township
Ron and Sallie Johnson were watching the storm out their bay window when a large tree limb fell onto the roof of their home at ...
by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:27 am
News
SMCAS case heads to trial
A Berrien County judge ruled enough evidence exists for Tim Gray to stand trial for allegedly embezzling money while working as the executive director of ...
by Craig Haupert, Monday, June 20, 2016 10:54 am
Niles
Former SMCAS director to stand trial
A Berrien County judge ruled enough evidence exists for Tim Gray to stand trial for allegedly embezzling money while working as the executive director of ...
