News
One injured in car vs. semi Bertrand Township crash
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Michigan City man was injured Wednesday afternoon following a car-vs.-semi crash on US-12 ...
Community News
Dowagiac honors January Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s January Students of The Month during ...
Community News
Niles Community Schools approves new CTE course
NILES — A new course designed to give students an overview of the ever-evolving healthcare system will soon ...
Community News
Niles Township approves feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for a new town hall is one step closer ...
Community News
Berrien County commissioners discuss county facilities, juvenile center
ST. JOSEPH — Design plans for a new county juvenile center are nearing completion and Berrien County Commissioners ...
Community News
Brandywine high schoolers form group to gather support for students in district
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local student group is working to keep its student body engaged and involved ...
Education
Community speaks out at Brandywine board meeting
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — During Monday night’s Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education meeting, more than a dozen ...
News Main
Brandywine suspends adding ‘sexually explicit, violent’ books to middle/high school library
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A controversial debate over book policy in the Brandywine Community Schools district reached a ...
Local Government
Niles City Council approves purchase of $212,000 fire department SCBA gear
NILES — The Niles City Council authorized the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus masks, bottles, and a RIT ...
Business
Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets jail time for Berrien Township vehicle theft
NILES — A South Bend man received jail time Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for stealing a ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for vehicle theft
NILES — A Niles man who unlawfully took another person’s car was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien ...
Business
Oh My LLC reopens in downtown Niles
NILES — A downtown Niles business closed since November has made its long-awaited return. Oh My LLC, 307 ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township approves 2023 road department agreement
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Select township streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. ...
Business
Brandywine grad opens physical therapy practice in downtown Niles
NILES — There’s a new business in town and the owner is no stranger to the Niles community. ...
Crime/Court
Berrien Springs man gets jail time, probation for domestic violence
NILES — A Berrien Springs man was given the chance on probation so he can stay out of ...
Community News
Niles High School students raise more than $5,000 to fight cancer
NILES — A group of Niles High School students is doing its part to raise money for cancer ...
Crime/Court
Indiana man gets jail time for cocaine possession
NILES — An Indiana resident who also faces human smuggling charges in Uvalde, Texas, was sentenced to jail ...
Local Government
Niles Township tables feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have delayed the decision to hire a consulting firm regarding a proposed ...
Community News
Niles Elite Cheerleading turns in strong showing at state competition
NILES — A local athletics organization recently turned in a strong showing at the state level. Niles Elite ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for BB gun assault
NILES — A Niles man is headed back to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Business
24-hour gym Elevate 24 SLR opens in Niles
NILES — A fitness brand familiar with the Niles community has set up shop in a new location ...
Berrien County
Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce announces Business Development Grant
NILES — A vision is becoming a reality. An endowment supporting the Greater Niles Chamber Business Development Grant ...
Business
On Sight Armory hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — Community members from Niles and South Bend attended the On Site Armory ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at ...
Crime/Court
Appeal denied for Niles man convicted of killing Dowagiac man in 2009 stabbing
NILES — The Niles man who stabbed and killed a Dowagiac man in 2009 has had his appeal ...
