Community News
Greater Niles Haunt Your House Decorating Contest winners announced
NILES — The dust has settled and the cobwebs have been cleared, while the winners of the Greater ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time for domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man with an assaultive history was sentenced to jail. Gage P. Unger, 29, of ...
Community News
Wolverine Pipe Line partners with United Way, Meals on Wheels for annual Day of Caring
NILES — A group of local organizations teamed up to give a local veteran a hand last week. ...
News
Local communities gear up for Halloween
Here is a listing of the trick or treat and trunk or treat times in Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, ...
Local Government
State representative candidates participate in forum
NILES — State Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Niles, squared off Monday night with his Democratic opponent, Naomi Ludman of ...
Community News
City council to consider rezoning parcels for Dairy Queen expansion
NILES — A local eatery could soon be expanding its business space. The Niles City Council approved the ...
Niles
WATCH: Niles’ Julian Means-Flewellen talks rivalry win over Dowagiac
ST. JOSEPH — The Niles football team rolled to a 53-7 win over rival Dowagiac Friday and Julian ...
Birthdays
Niles resident celebrates 103rd birthday
NILES — Friends and family gathered Friday at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living, 1147 S. 3rd St., to ...
Community News
Niles, Dowagiac schools host “Socktober” donation drives
NILES — Niles High School will be facing off against rival Dowagiac in football tonight, but more than ...
Local Government
Curran named new Niles Charter Township Supervisor
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got a first look at proposed Silver Beach County Park improvements at ...
Business
New lease on life: Buchanan manufacturer purchases Leader Publications building
NILES — A local business owner will be “taking the lead” on developing one of the city’s historic ...
Business
Niles business owner honored at Michigan Women Forward’s 53 Voices event
DETROIT — A Niles resident was recognized for her business endeavors. Aiyenede Akhigbe of Niles, recently won third ...
Education
Brandywine teacher implements ‘flexible seating’ plan
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local teacher’s classroom has new feng shui that is fostering an improved learning ...
Community News
Brandywine celebrates National Principals Month
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district celebrated its leadership. The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan woman gets prison time for child abuse
NILES – A Buchanan woman is going to prison for abusing an eight-year-old girl in her care. Rachel ...
Community News
Niles councilmember celebrates Italian-American Heritage Month
NILES — October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month and one local politician is celebrating his roots. City ...
Business
Beaumont, Spectrum announce new name for health system
GRAND RAPIDS — BHSH System, the new health system formed in February 2022 by Beaumont Health and Spectrum ...
News
Chicago man gets prison time for smash-and-grab crime spree
NILES – A Chicago man who went on a smash and grab crime spree through southern Berrien County ...
Breaking News
Niles football game relocated following social media threat
NILES — Friday’s homecoming football game between Niles and Paw Paw originally scheduled to be played at Chris ...
Community News
‘What lifts you’: Artist Kelsey Montague creates mural in downtown Niles
NILES – A new mural will soon change the scenery of the parking lot at the corner of ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for taking motor vehicle, fleeing police
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles after ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township to apply $240,000 in delinquent payments to winter tax roll
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees announced more than $240,000 in delinquent payments ...
Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to prison for stabbing neighbor
NILES — A Niles man who stabbed a neighbor during an altercation received a prison sentence Monday in ...
News Main
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Apple Festival Grande Parade
Sunny skies and mild temperatures greeted the thousands of spectators who lined the streets of Niles to watch ...
Community News
Schools, bus drivers struggle to keep up amid driver shortage
NILES — Pamela Behm enjoys being behind the wheel of a school bus. A bus driver of 23 ...
