Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates winter homecoming
NILES — Throughout last week, Niles High School celebrated homecoming week with an animated Disney classics theme. Monday, the theme was “Sleeping Beauty,” and students ...
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News
YMCA’s Mariners Swim Team’s hard work pays off
NILES — Swim coach Maggie Regan said it was an “icing on the cake situation.” As a sweet ending to a successful season, the Niles-Buchanan ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:51 am
News
Niles Black History Month event meant to remember, inspire, record
NILES — Charlie McAfee said Black History Month and Valentine’s Day make February the month of love. She and other Niles community members will share ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, February 3, 2020 8:58 am
Brandywine Education
Brandywine trio wins national scholarship
NILES — A few hours of tedious work paid off for three Brandywine High School seniors, who each received $10,000 and support on their upcoming ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, January 31, 2020 8:01 am
Breaking News
Convicted murderer’s life without parole sentence reduced to 25 to 60 years
CASSOPOLIS — A former Niles resident sentenced to life without parole for first-degree premeditated murder was given a 25- to 60-year resentence Thursday. Cass County ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 30, 2020 4:27 pm
Buchanan
BSA Troop 541 prepares community dinner at the start of big year
BUCHANAN — On the eve of Boy Scouts of America’s 110-year anniversary, one of its earliest troops will host a longtime dinner tradition ahead of ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 30, 2020 11:46 am
News
Fernwood to commemorate women scientists
NILES — International Day of Women and Girls in Science takes place Feb. 11, but Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve is extending the day ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 30, 2020 11:45 am
News
Cancer support organization latest to benefit from Wings Etc.
NILES — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub’s slogan is “Good Food. Great Times.” Thanks to an event Feb. 4, the restaurant also becomes a good ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 30, 2020 11:43 am
Brandywine Education
Brandywine, other districts show interest in new start time
NILES — With a light murmur of approval Monday evening, Brandywine Community Schools’ board members officially noted their interest in starting the school year a ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:42 am
News
Niles City Council approves construction board, property negotiation
NILES — Two decisions made by Niles City Council during its Monday evening meeting could help future development in city limits. The council unanimously approved ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:38 am
News
Man who led Niles police on high-speed chase sent to prison
NILES — A Grand Rapids man who led police on vehicle and on-foot chases after stealing lottery tickets was sentenced to prison Monday by Berrien ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:04 am
News
‘Coffee with a Lawyer’ debuts at Niles District Library
NILES — A free walk-in event series at the Niles District Library meant to help patrons with legal questions ranging from Social Security to work ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:03 am
Education
Howard-Ellis Elementary literacy event deemed a success
NILES — On Thursday, Jan. 23, students, parents and guardians of Howard-Ellis Elementary School learned tips to work on reading skills outside of the classroom. ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:02 am
Cass County
Cass County resident hit while riding bike
JONES — A Jones, Michigan, resident was treated for injuries sustained in a bicycle accident Jan. 26. Around 6:37 p.m., David Hutchins, 57, was hit ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 27, 2020 8:46 am
News
Niles native’s new book recounts domestic violence prevention in the desert
NILES — Bring up weather in a crowded room, and everyone will talk about it, said Missy Burns, of Niles. But have one person bring ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 27, 2020 8:46 am
Cassopolis
Leaders prepare Dowagiac River Watershed plan
CASSOPOLIS — Plans to better manage and protect the Dowagiac River Watershed were set in motion Friday afternoon in the board room of the Cass ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, January 27, 2020 8:42 am
News
The ReLeaf Center begins recreational marijuana sales
NILES — More than 50 people of all ages gathered in line Thursday morning outside of The ReLeaf Center, 1840 Terminal Road, Niles, waiting to ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, January 24, 2020 8:54 am
Brandywine Education
Brandywine teacher receives donated school items
NILES — Thursday was like Christmas, said Sue Jordon, a Brandywine Middle School science teacher. “I don’t think I slept last night,” she said. “I ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, January 24, 2020 8:51 am
Brandywine Education
Community supports Brandywine student’s brain surgery recovery
NILES — Brandywine Elementary School students said you do not have to know Izaak Baiz well to see his kindness and humor shine. “He’s really ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 23, 2020 4:08 pm
Buchanan
Red Dog Coffee Roasters cares for Vizsla, athletic communities
BUCHANAN — Red Dog Coffee Roasters is more than a business for owner Erin Anthony. It is a chance to give back to the communities ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 23, 2020 8:54 am
Berrien County
Events to celebrate League of Women Voters’ anniversary
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This Valentine’s Day will be filled with love and chalky heart candies with sentimental messages as usual, but it will also be ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 23, 2020 8:49 am
Business
Michiana Sanitation Specialist opens office in downtown Niles
NILES — In February 2019, Niles resident Paul Gettig opened Michiana Sanitation Specialist in his garage with the goal to clean peoples’ homes and businesses. ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, January 23, 2020 8:47 am
Education
Howard-Ellis Elementary School to host sessions for at-home learning
NILES — On Jan. 23, parents and students of Howard-Ellis Elementary School will trek through “Fluency Flurries,” scale “Comprehension Cliffs” and gaze out from “Phonics ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:08 am
News
Niles Main Street DDA sees successful Hunter Ice Festival turnout, participation
NILES — Lisa Croteau was difficult to spot in the Hunter Ice Festival crowd, but she was in it from dawn to dusk each of ...
by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:06 am
News
Speakers urge activism during church breakfast
NILES — The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not only celebrated at Mount Calvary Baptist Church Monday morning. His words, efforts and ...
