Fred Upton
O’Brien has ‘Herculean task’
When commended once for wearing a U.S. flag pin on his suit jacket lapel, Mike O’Brien said, “I don’t have to wear a flag on ...
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Niles Fire Department
2 injured in 13th and Oak crash
Two people were injured in a two-car crash at 13th and Oak streets at approximately 4:10 p.m. Saturday.
by Katie Rohman, Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:19 pm
Encore School of the
Dowagiac volunteers recognized
BENTON HARBOR — Haley Soderbloom, 12, of Dowagiac, believes the best thing about volunteering is “seeing the smiles on people’s faces when we help them ...
by Katie Rohman, Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:11 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Local volunteers recognized
BENTON HARBOR — “You haven’t lived until you’ve been in Niles,” Donna Ochenryder said upon acceptance of the Niles DDA Main Street Volunteer of the ...
by Katie Rohman, Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:00 pm
Berrien Springs
Gateway breaks barriers
BERRIEN SPRINGS — When Gateway Services started 40 years ago, it offered people with disabilities employment in its “sheltered workshops” — large facilities where everyone worked ...
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:03 pm
Michigan House of Representatives
Savage seeks 78th District seat
The House District 78 race is heating up as a third Republican has announced his bid for the party’s nomination. Baroda resident Brian Savage is ...
by Katie Rohman, Monday, April 16, 2012 10:05 pm
Brian Savage
Savage announces bid for 78th
The House District 78 race is heating up as a third Republican has announced his bid for the party’s nomination.
by Katie Rohman, Sunday, April 15, 2012 11:34 am
Gateway Services
Gateway breaks down barriers
BERRIEN SPRINGS — When Gateway Services started 40 years ago, it offered people with disabilities employment in its “sheltered workshops” — large facilities where everyone ...
by Katie Rohman, Saturday, April 14, 2012 3:39 pm
News
Niles salon adds new location
Cyndi Sine didn’t dream that relocating her salon one mile away could nearly triple her business. Sine, who has owned Kutters Unlimited for three years, ...
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, April 3, 2012 10:44 am
Cass County Sheriff's Department
3 injured in U.S. 12 crash
Three females were injured in what was described as a “high-speed, heavy impact” crash at the 32700 block of U.S. Highway 12 East Tuesday afternoon.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, April 2, 2012 6:31 pm
Opinion
Letter from the editor
To our readers: This week marks the last week in the history of Leader Publications you will likely see issues of the Niles Daily Star, ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:45 pm
Opinion
Letter from the editor: Changes coming
This week marks the last week in the history of Leader Publications you will likely see issues of the Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:02 pm
Opinion
Letter from the editor
To our readers, This week marks the last week in the history of Leader Publications you will likely see issues of the Niles Daily Star, ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 7:58 pm
Opinion
Letter from the editor
To our readers, This week marks the last week in the history of Leader Publications you will likely see issues of the Niles Daily Star, ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 7:51 pm
Niles Dairy Queens
Dairy Queen celebrates 30 years
“I always know when spring comes — it’s when Dairy Queen is open,” said Ron Sather, president of the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce.
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:39 pm
gas prices
Motorists line up for ‘cheap’ gas
Rachel and Samantha Adams walked away from the pump Tuesday evening with one gallon of gasoline — and that was enough for them.
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:31 pm
gas prices
Pain at the pump
NILES — Rachel and Samantha Adams walked away from the pump Tuesday evening with one gallon of gasoline — and that was enough for them.
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:19 pm
agriculture
A vertical turn
The concept of traditional agriculture — hundreds of acres of soil, tractor equipment, pesticides, transportation costs — is being turned on its head.
by Katie Rohman, Saturday, March 24, 2012 8:38 am
Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center
Living the dream
A dream became a reality for Niles business owners Scott Williams and Marc Milhander when they joined forces to establish Greater Michiana Healing Arts Center ...
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:47 pm
Studio 224
Studio 224 moves to Main
East Main Street has seen a flurry of activity lately as existing businesses relocate to the heart of downtown and new ones set up shop ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:18 pm
Veni's Sweet Shop
A sweet spot to be at Easter
Sandy Bennitt’s job is to make chocolate bunny molds. In fact, Bennitt is the only employee at Veni’s Sweet Shop who makes the various molds ...
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 9:46 pm
Pure Michigan
Hoppin’ in chocolate
Sandy Bennitt’s job is to make chocolate bunny molds.
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 9:38 pm
Niles
Niles pizzeria moving
With more than 10 pizza joints between Niles and the state line, it isn’t easy for some businesses to make a go of it with ...
by Katie Rohman, Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42 pm
Pizza Transit
Pizza Transit on the move
With more than 10 pizza joints between Niles and the state line, it isn’t easy for some businesses to make a go of it with ...
by Katie Rohman, Monday, March 5, 2012 6:45 pm
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Niles stuffs bus with food
Niles Community Schools teamed up with the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan to collect dozens of boxes of food for the Helping Hands Ministry Friday. ...
