Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
NILES — A Niles man who failed to maintain his registry as a sex offender was sentenced. Shaquille ...
Community News
Niles man gets jail time for drug possession
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for possession of methamphetamine. Steven ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan man sentenced for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Buchanan man was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for methamphetamine possession. James Edward ...
Community News
Local leaders aim to reactivate dormant Niles NAACP chapter
NILES — Local leaders are aiming to bring back a historic Niles organization to help address the needs ...
Community News
Outgoing Miss Niles cherishes memories from past year
NILES — 2023 was an exciting whirlwind for Audrey Dixon. Dixon, who represented the community as Miss Niles ...
Community News
Souldier Goods flagship store, Groove School open in downtown Niles
NILES — Last week was a busy one for Jen Tabor. Tabor, owner of internationally renowned lifestyle brand, ...
Community News
Hunter Ice Festival continues this weekend
NILES — One of Niles’ most popular festivals is back for a second weekend of frozen fun. Niles ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Teen facing felony charges in Niles shooting
NILES — A Niles teen has been arraigned on five felony charges in relation to the shooting Wednesday ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Man arrested for shooting, injuring man after argument in Niles
NILES — A man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly shot a Niles man in the leg following ...
Community News
YMCA to host financial resource event
NILES — Summit Financial Wellness, a nonprofit committed to providing the skills and resources needed to achieve and ...
Education
Curriculum discussed at Brandywine committee meeting
NILES — After several meetings with little or no public comment, people once again came out to express ...
Community News
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church hosts annual MLK Community Breakfast
NILES — Dozens of community members braved frigid conditions Monday morning to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin ...
Community News
Niles Haunted House to award scholarships to area seniors
NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...
Community News
Niles senior named LMC Spirit of MLK Spotlight recipient
BENTON HARBOR — A Niles High School senior was recognized Monday for his commitment to honoring Rev. Dr. ...
Community News
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Miss Niles Scholarship Pageant
NILES — Niles’ best and brightest graced the stage Saturday at Niles High School to participate in the ...
Community News
Amelia Rodgers crowned Miss Niles 2024
NILES — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Niles community. When the dust settled, ...
Business
Annual Hunter Ice Festival kicks off in downtown Niles
NILES — The 20th annual Hunter Ice Festival has arrived in downtown Niles. The annual festival, which sees ...
Education
Brandywine teacher awarded $1,320 grant
Jennifer Button, a reading and math interventionist at Brandywine Community Schools, was awarded a $1,320 grant from Midwest ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for party store robbery
CASSOPOLIS — A young Niles man who robbed a Niles area party store last year was sentenced to ...
Business
Salon 414 opens in downtown Niles
NILES — With 30 years of experience behind the chair, Jen Strickland is stepping out on her own ...
Education
Brandywine school board elects new officers, discusses May bond proposal
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members elected new officers and heard details about the proposed bond issue ...
Community News
Southwest Michigan launches new, year-round Trails Challenge
ST. JOSEPH — Whether it’s a New Year resolution to get more exercise in 2024 or a passion ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time on multiple charges
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after pleading guilty ...
Crime/Court
Appeal denied for Buchanan man involved in fatal OWI crash
NILES — The case against a Buchanan man accused of driving drunk and killing a Berrien County Road ...
Community News
Local organizations to host annual MLK Day Community Breakfast
NILES — The MLK Day Planning Committee and the Mount Calvary Baptist Church are gearing up to host ...
