Crime/Court
Niles police seek help to identify suspects in recent shootings
NILES — The City of Niles Police Department is actively investigating the shooting deaths of Farries Maxell on ...
Community News
City Council confirms SMCAS special assessment district
NILES — City leaders have made a decision on a proposed increase in assessments for the local ambulance ...
Breaking News
Niles approves new Outdoor Hub location
NILES — The Niles Outdoor Hub has found its new home in a familiar place. The Nile City ...
Community News
Veterans suicide awareness group hosts fundraiser, concert at Joey Armadillo’s
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local organization is doing its part to make a difference in the lives ...
Crime/Court
Niles man killed in Thursday night shooting
NILES — The Niles Police Department is investigating a Thursday night shooting that left one man dead. Officers ...
Business
Art on 2nd opens in downtown Niles
NILES — A local nonprofit is teaming up with area artists to provide a new space to showcase ...
Community News
Berrien County awarded $2.6 million grant for downtown Niles, Benton Harbor
NILES — Downtown improvements are coming to Niles, thanks to a grant recently awarded to Berrien County. The ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Niles Scream Park opens 2022 season Friday
NILES — Walls of skeletons, possessed pictures and fearsome figures are just a few of the horrific sights ...
Community News
Brandywine Community Schools welcomes back students for 2022-23 school year
NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2022-2023 school ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan man heading to trial for allegedly killing Berrien County Road Department worker
NILES — The Buchanan man who allegedly drove drunk and struck and killed a Berrien County Road Department ...
Business
Underground Laugh Lounge to host sold-out Sneak Peak comedy show
NILES — The entrepreneurs transforming the Carnegie Library into an entertainment venue are offering community members a look ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Extracurriculars can help students build new skills and gain experiences
It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the school year. While we have ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man sentenced for injuring veteran while drunk driving
NILES – A Dowagiac man who drove drunk and injured a Marine veteran will be spending some time ...
Business
Blues Brothers delight at Blues’d and Infused cannabis festival
NILES — Music fans, movie buffs and cannabis connoisseurs from near and far journeyed to Riverfront Park South ...
Community News
New Niles urgent care facility expected to open this fall
NILES — Local residents will soon have a new place to go to obtain the health care services ...
Business
Sturgis Bank opens new banking center in Niles
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles. Sturgis Bank has opened a ...
Business
Local entrepreneurs to transform former Carnegie Library into entertainment venue
NILES — A historic Niles building will soon be home to an entertainment venue filled with laughter. The ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves purchase of $75,000 fire department turnout gear
NILES — The Niles City Council authorized the purchase of turn-out gear including helmets and boots for the ...
Business
Niles woman publishes first children’s book
NILES — In a nutshell, writing a book was never on artist Allison Sumrall’s creative radar growing up. ...
Community News
HCU announces 13th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Teacher Awards. Honor is committed ...
Community News
Niles Township Firefighter Association launches Challenge Coin Design Contest
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Firefighter Association is launching its first annual Challenge Coin Design Contest. ...
Business
Niles Township to purchase United Federal Credit Union corporate office
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township and United Federal Credit Union have entered into a purchase agreement ...
Berrien County
South Bend man pleads guilty to soliciting minor at Niles hotel
NILES — A South Bend man who served as a youth hockey coach in the area has pleaded ...
Community News
Niles’ Kiggins wins Single Market Rabbit Grand Champion
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Monday was a day to remember for Hannah Kiggins. In her last year of competition, ...
Community News
Police looking for driver from fatal Keeler Township hit-and-run
KEELER TOWNSHIP — Police are searching for the driver of the van that struck and killed motorcyclist Darek ...
