Community News

Brandywine lifts suspension of violent books, materials

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members ended a year that has often been controversial by ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets jail time for Niles Township assault

NILES — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in an assault ...

Community News

New 40-acre nature preserve to open in Niles Charter Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A new outdoor space is on the way for area residents to enjoy. Chikaming Open ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for Niles Township home invasion

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on home invasion ...

Business

OutCenter announces 2024 PrideFest events

BENTON HARBOR — OutCenter’s annual PrideFest is going on tour next year. PrideFest is a community celebration of ...

Business

A passion for fashion: Goddess of the Moon Leatherworks opens in Buchanan

BUCHANAN — Nestled in downtown Buchanan is a new business aiming to help people tell their story, one ...

Community News

Berrien County Commissioners honor retiring Sheriff Bailey

ST. JOSEPH – There was a passing of the torch at Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...

Community News

Niles man injured in single vehicle Howard Township Crash

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Howard Township Thursday morning, according ...

Business

United Federal Credit Union names Andrea Moreaux Branch Manager in Niles

NILES — United Federal Credit Union has named Andrea Moreaux as Branch Manager at its branch at 2100 ...

Crime/Court

Area woman gets prison time for Niles Township break-in

NILES — An area woman was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Adrienne Welch, 46, ...

Business

Four Winds team members raise $15,000 for Berrien County Suicide Prevention

NEW BUFFALO —  The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casino announced Tuesday that Four Winds team members ...

Crime/Court

Niles murder suspect gets trial date

NILES — The man charged in the shooting death of a Niles man at his North 12th Street ...

Community News

Niles History Center to host holiday open house Dec. 16

  NILES — The last chance for visitors to see the Historic Chapin Mansion decorated for the holidays ...

Berrien County

Berrien County Health Department recognizes World AIDS Day

BERRIEN COUNTY — In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Berrien County Health Department reminds community members of ...

Business

Niles Scream Park raises $153,000 for local groups

NILES — The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn attractions, recently completed another successful season ...

Education

APPLEGATE: Helping Build, Nurture and Guide our Learners – Thank You to All Niles Community Schools Staff

November has long been identified as a month of recognition, celebration and expressing thanks to those we appreciate. ...

Crime/Court

Area residents get jail time for loaded firearms in vehicles

NILES — Three area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for having a firearm in ...

Community News

Registration open for 2023 Greater Niles Sights and Lights Decorating Contest

NILES — Households with 49120 zip codes are gearing up to flex their creative muscles for what has ...

Crime/Court

Three Oaks man gets jail time for drunk driving

NILES — A Three Oaks man who has a prior conviction for drunk driving causing serious injury was ...

Community News

Niles moves forward with Wayne Street improvement project

NILES — A key city street in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles City ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for Niles Township break-in

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for breaking into ...

Community News

Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, new study finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all ...

Community News

Local Christmas tree farms open for business

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community ...

Community News

Former Riverfront Optimist Club President ready for next chapter

NILES — Josh Sitarz strives to look on the bright side. That mindset served him well as the ...

Business

Local nonprofits to team up for holiday donation event

NILES — A new event is coming to Niles just in time for the holiday giving season.  Sharing ...

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