News
Niles City Council approves three social district permits
NILES – Three businesses within the approved Niles social district moved one step closer to being able to serve adult beverages to enjoy outside of ...
Christina Clark, Author at Leader Publications
Buchanan
Buchanan Middle School threat under investigation
BUCHANAN – On Thursday, May 6, Buchanan Community Schools reported a student had made “some alarming threats” at Buchanan Middle School. In a letter released ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, May 10, 2021 11:22 am
Berrien County
Niles man, Buchanan woman share experiences from COVID-19 vaccine clinics
BERRIEN COUNTY — As COVID-19 vaccinations have become available throughout southwest Michigan, volunteers have continually been sought to staff the clinics they are administered through. ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, May 7, 2021 1:48 pm
News
Local EMS to deploy COVID-19 treatments in-house to high risk patients
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – A COVID-19 treatment for those suffering from mild to moderate symptoms may soon be administered right in patients’ homes. The Southwestern Michigan ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, May 7, 2021 7:54 am
News
Niles Renaissance Faire returns May 15 to Plym Park
NILES – Royalty returns to Niles this year – along with pirates, fairies, knights and more. The Niles Renaissance Faire will be hosted 10 a.m. ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:22 am
Business
Niles dispensary donates to two area nonprofits
NILES – A cannabis provisioning center gave $10,000 checks to two Niles nonprofits on Wednesday. Leadership members from Green Stem Provisioning, 1140 S. 11th St., ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:38 am
Buchanan
New yoga studio to open in downtown Buchanan
BUCHANAN – A building getting a new lease on life in downtown Buchanan will soon be what the instructor and owner of River of Life ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:53 am
Business
Niles woman opens Anew Divine Beauty Salon
NILES – With 30 years of experience behind the chair, Niles woman Lawana Wortham is stepping out on her own at Anew Divine Beauty Salon, ...
by Christina Clark, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 2:52 pm
Berrien County
Niles nonprofit for pets receives Petco Love grant
NILES – A Niles-based nonprofit was the recipient of a grant from a national organization that shares a common goal — saving pets’ lives. The ...
by Christina Clark, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:02 am
News
Niles Township Board of Trustees hears from frustrated firefighters
NILES TOWNSHIP – Monday evening, the Niles Charter Township board heard from frustrated firefighters. The comments come as final steps to hiring a fire chief ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:10 pm
Education
Ballard Elementary rolls out red carpet for teachers
NILES – At Ballard Elementary School, a series of announcements came over the intercom Monday morning instructing teachers to leave classrooms for a secret meeting. ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, May 3, 2021 1:08 pm
News
Niles Fourth of July fireworks canceled due to planning hurdles, COVID concerns
NILES – The Niles nonprofit in charge of lighting the fuse on Fourth of July fireworks this year has decided against striking the match. The ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, May 3, 2021 11:07 am
News
Niles celebrates two retiring fire lieutenants
NILES – Nearly 60 years of experience hung up its gear one last time on Thursday from the Niles City Fire Department, as two lieutenants ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 30, 2021 11:30 am
Giving
Evy’s Closet to reopen May 6
NILES – Clothing racks are full of blouses, pants, T-shirts, dresses, coats and everything in between at Evy’s Closet after missing its community “shoppers” for ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 30, 2021 9:02 am
News
Niles Cannabis Festival hashes out details with city
NILES – Mel Spencley is excited to get Niles’ first official cannabis festival right, which some have called “a mini Woodstock.” On Monday evening, the ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 29, 2021 12:24 pm
Education
Eastside Connections students perform wax museum project outdoors
NILES – “Wax figures” of former President Abraham Lincoln, theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, intrepid pilot Amelia Earhart, civil rights activist Rosa Parks, athlete Kobe Bryant ...
by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1:29 pm
Business
Reopening fitness studio to take former bicycle shop storefront
NILES – Movement is integral to Lacey Peters and her life as a fitness professional. This weekend, Peters will celebrate that movement with the grand ...
by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:01 am
Buchanan
Volunteer team builds bikes for Buchanan elementary students
BUCHANAN – New rides for students arrived in boxes at Ottawa Elementary School Saturday. After only a 20-minute assembly line comprised of volunteers from the ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:16 am
News
Niles City Council approves cannabis festival in 6 to 2 vote
NILES — An event described by some as a “mini Woodstock” has been approved by the Niles City Council. Monday evening, the Niles City Council ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, April 26, 2021 7:49 pm
Business
Four Flags Antique Mall hosts grand reopening
NILES – Over the weekend, the Four Flags Antique Mall, 218 N. Second St., Niles, hosted its first grand reopening event with its new owners, ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, April 26, 2021 3:33 pm
News
Niles long term care facility honors local heroes with tree-planting ceremony
NILES – A new weeping cherry blossom tree is now planted to be enjoyed by residents of Brentwood at Niles, 1147 S. Third St., Niles. ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, April 26, 2021 2:18 pm
Education
Niles High School junior launches Earth Day initiative by donating saplings to students
NILES – Between Earth Day last Thursday, and Arbor Day on Friday, April 30, Stuart Lundberg, chairman of The Lundberg Project, is hoping 100 trees ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, April 26, 2021 10:52 am
Business
Co2 Plus set to expand
NILES – As a new member of the Niles Chamber of Commerce, Mat Burnham is busy preparing for his business’ ribbon cutting ceremony in May. ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 23, 2021 2:27 pm
Berrien County
Local restaurants, hospitality industry struggle to find employees amid pandemic
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Bold letters sit in windows and on signs at many restaurants in the southwest Michigan area passing along the message that another ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 23, 2021 2:24 pm
Cass County
Regional nonprofit hosts virtual 5K for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In the U.S., sexual violence impacts more than 40 percent of women in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
