Education
Brandywine students learn the dangers of impaired, distracted driving
NILES — Sixty-percent of accidental deaths of individuals ages 16 to 20 are the result of an automobile ...
Community News
Homeowners hit by COVID-19 hardship may qualify for $25,000
MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass County residents who have endured financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now ...
Community News
Niles, DNR reach agreement on Dowagiac River public access site
NILES – The City of Niles and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are joining forces to help ...
News
Robson’s Country Store to host pop-up market
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — Local vendors will convene at a local meat market next weekend to sell their goods. ...
News
Niles resident pushes for background checks for real estate licenses
NILES — Cynthia Moody is on a mission. The former Niles real estate agent is calling for background ...
Lifestyles
First Baptist Church to host gospel singer John Schindler
NILES — John Schindler, gospel singer, will be in concert at First Baptist Church, 1446 E. Main St., ...
News
Berrien County Sheriff’s Department warns of phone scam
BERRIEN COUNTY — A new scam is on the rise in southwest Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department ...
News
Former Niles soccer standout named head coach at Division 1 Canisius College
NILES — The blue and gold color combination has been missing from Michael Tanke’s wardrobe ever since he ...
Community News
Niles Twp. to reduce water connection cost for new businesses
NILES TOWNSHIP — A new resolution passed by the Niles Township Board of Trustees aims to ease the ...
News
Niles Culver’s converting to double drive-thru
NILES — One local fast food restaurant is taking the phrase “make it a double” to heart. The ...
Business
‘It’s the people’: Jay’s Lounge celebrates 60 years
NILES — It has been 60 years since Jay’s Lounge first opened its doors near the Michigan-Indiana border. ...
Community News
Community garden club to host informational, sign-up session March 22
NILES — Spring has sprung and a local nonprofit is looking forward to bringing its green thumb out ...
News
Audit gives Niles ‘clean’ bill of health
NILES — Auditors from Maner Costerisan gave high marks to the City of Niles’ financial records during Monday’s ...
Breaking News
Suspect in Roxanne Wood cold case pleads no contest to second-degree murder
NILES — The suspect in the 1987 Roxanne Wood murder investigation has pleaded no contest to a reduced ...
Newsletter Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg motorcyclist injured on Beebe Road
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — An Edwardsburg man was injured on his motorcycle in Howard Township Wednesday, according to the ...
News
ROXANNE WOOD MURDER: Police report details interview with suspect, evidence
By DEBRA HAIGHT Leader Publciations Contributor NILES – People may learn more about the 1987 cold case ...
Community News
City council approves trio of Riverfront Park festivals
NILES — Riverfront Park will be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike this summer. The council ...
News
One injured in rollover crash at Bell and US-12 in Niles
NILES — A Niles man was injured in a single-vehicle traffic accident just after midnight Tuesday, according to ...
News
No injuries reported in two-vehicle Niles crash
NILES — No serious injuries were reported in a two-car crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday ...
News
Man responsible for string of Berrien County home invasions sentenced to prison
NILES – A South Bend man is going to prison for his involvement in a string of home ...
News
Local swimmers shine in YMCA conference, state meets
NILES — The Niles-Buchanan YMCA Mariners swim team was well-represented in its Western Michigan Conference meet and Michigan ...
News
Dowagiac man sentenced for accident that severely injured two people, fighting, witness intimidation, drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man charged with fighting another man, intimidating a witness, injuring others in a car ...
Education
Brandywine revives Shakespeare tradition with ‘As You Like It’
NILES — For the first time in 24 years, Shakespeare has returned to the halls of Brandywine Elementary. Brandywine ...
Niles Education
Niles hires new varsity volleyball coach
NILES — A Niles volleyball assistant has been promoted to the rank of head coach. Niles Community Schools’ ...
Breaking News
False fire alarm at Niles school
NILES — A faulty fire alarm resulted in the evacuation of Ring Lardner Middle School Thursday afternoon. According ...
