Community News
Niles appoints new school board member
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. The school board voted ...
Community News
MDOT announces permanent closure of Niles-Buchanan loop ramps to US-31
NILES — Access to a major interchange will be closed permanently this week, according to the Michigan Department ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets probation for bringing contraband into jail
NILES — A Niles woman who brought drugs into the Berrien County Jail last fall was sentenced to ...
Community News
‘It’s frustrating’: Niles residents speak out about noise at power plant
NILES — Howard Township residents who live near the new Indeck Power Plant came to the Niles City ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time on weapons charges
NILES — A Niles man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to prison on gun-related charges. Ernesto ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police
NILES — A Niles man received prison time Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for fleeing police last ...
Education
LMC to offer 2023 Summer camps, workshops
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College offers several Summer camps, workshops, and programs for children and adults on ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: LifePlan Hero Run draws hundreds to Niles
NILES — Heroes of all ages descended upon downtown Niles to thwart villainy and participate in the annual ...
Business
Niles coffee shop donates supplies to local autism classroom
NILES — A local business is doing its part to help address autism needs in the community. The ...
Community News
Brandywine grad pens first children’s book
NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz ...
Community News
Brandywine High School announces Class of 2023 Top 10
NILES — Brandywine High School recently announced its Top 10 students for the Class of 2023. The Class ...
Community News
Niles school board selects five finalists for vacant seat
NILES — The Niles Community Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting ...
Community News
Pledge to Plunge event raises $15,000 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. ...
Community News
Great River Federal Credit Union donates $500 to Berrien County Sheriff’s Mounted Division
BERRIEN COUNTY — Representatives from Great River Federal Credit Union were on-site Thursday evening at the Berrien County ...
Business
Niles restaurant closes, transitions to event space
NILES — A Niles restaurant announced its closing Sunday after more than two years in operation. Management at ...
Business
Fernwood grows team with new hires
NILES — Fernwood happily announces new hires to the garden’s horticulture team. Dave Halvax, Director of Horticulture, and ...
Local Government
County commissioners discuss improving juvenile justice services
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update on juvenile justice efforts in the county at their ...
Business
Match on Main grants awarded to local businesses
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A pair of local businesses have been named recipients of a statewide grant program supporting ...
Crime/Court
Niles man charged with murder in downtown South Bend shooting
SOUTH BEND — A Niles man has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide on Easter ...
Business
Construction begins on Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins in Niles
NILES — A hotly anticipated restaurant chain will soon be providing the Niles community with tasty drinks and ...
Education
YMCA’s Weber appointed to LMC’s Board of Trustees
BENTON HARBOR — Mark D. Weber has been appointed to Lake Michigan College’s Board of Trustees. He was ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets prison time on drug, weapons charges
NILES — A South Bend man is going to prison after being arrested with drugs and a weapon ...
Crime/Court
Niles main gets probation, jail time for assault
NILES — A Niles man accused of assault was sentenced to probation and jail. Joseph Lewis, 61, of ...
News
Mount Calvary Baptist Church to host Feeding America mobile food pantry
NILES — A local church is teaming up with Feeding America West Michigan to help feed the community. ...
Community News
Mt. Cavalry Baptist hosts inaurgural Resurrection 5K Walk
NILES — A crisp spring morning along the St. Joseph River proved to be the perfect setting for ...
