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, ...
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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 ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 23, 2021 8:55 am
Berrien County
Berrien County Commissioners sign resolution asking state to restore county revenue share
BERRIEN COUNTY – Berrien County Commissioners passed a resolution Thursday morning to communicate to state of Michigan leaders their will to restore county revenue sharing ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:59 pm
Buchanan
School, community partner to bring bikes to Buchanan students
BUCHANAN – This Saturday, a Buchanan Community Schools physical education teacher will be teaming up with volunteers from Bike Buchanan to build more than 20 ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:38 am
News
Niles native calls for photography submissions
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A Niles native is calling for photography submissions. The Judith Racht Gallery, 13689 Prairie Road, Harbert, is hosting an event it is ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 22, 2021 9:35 am
News
Evergreen Road special assessment district created
NILES TOWNSHIP – Seven households were impacted at the Monday evening Niles Charter Township meeting when Evergreen Road received its special assessment district for road ...
by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:40 am
Buchanan
Local provisioning centers celebrate cannabis holiday with sales, overcome software snags
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – The day almost seemed to go up in smoke for some area cannabis provisioning centers in Buchanan and Niles, while others celebrated ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:16 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan provisioning center raises money to fight cannabis injustices
BUCHANAN – Community wellness and prison reform are two causes close to Rick Paniagua’s heart and to those who surround him. During the month of ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:57 am
Berrien County
Merritt Elementary hosting pet supply drive for area shelters
NILES – The students at one Niles elementary school are taking action to help animals in need across Berrien and Cass counties. Merritt Elementary School ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, April 19, 2021 2:23 pm
Berrien County
Buchanan graduate now Berrien County prosecuting attorney
ST. JOSEPH – A lot has changed for Holly Lucas since she was crowned Miss Buchanan in 2008. Today, Lucas is a prosecuting attorney working ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 16, 2021 9:06 am
News
Berrien County Public Defender’s Office to increase staff
BERRIEN COUNTY – Staffing levels are set to increase at the Berrien County Public Defender’s Office after a vote from the Berrien County Board of ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:10 pm
Berrien County
Niles city, DART consider south county expansion
NILES – Running errands, being transported for doctor appointments and more could become more challenging for some Berrien County residents, as county officials reportedly seek ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:05 am
Business
Apple Festival Spring Market prepares for May event
NILES – Next month, the Four Flags Apple Festival grounds, located at the corner of North 17th and Lake streets, is planned to be full ...
by Christina Clark, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 1:00 pm
News
Memorial Day Parade, Renaissance Faire, Skerbeck Spring Family Carnival approved by city council
NILES – The Niles City Council approved three events as a part of its agenda during the regular Monday evening meeting. Council members approved the ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:00 pm
News
Fourth of July fireworks discussion by Niles City Council centers responsibility, COVID-19 safety
NILES – Fourth of July fireworks are already on the minds of events organizers and city leaders in Niles. During the Niles City Council committee ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 3:58 pm
Business
Niles City Council considers first official cannabis festival
NILES – Niles City Council members discussed what some called “the next Woodstock” during a committee of the whole meeting Monday evening. City Administrator Ric ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:49 pm
News
Niles District Library, Niles History Center debut story walk
NILES – The colorful illustrations, characters, sound effects and anticipation of turning the page to reveal a new scene are all earmarks of children’s story ...
by Christina Clark, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:48 am
Berrien County
Despite governor’s urging, local students return to classrooms after spring break
BERRIEN COUNTY – Students around Berrien County left for spring break on April 2, and returned to classrooms with their peers on Monday. Despite urges ...
by Christina Clark, Monday, April 12, 2021 12:51 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County commissioners approve 911 grant
BERRIEN COUNTY – Improvements will begin this year on Berrien County’s 911 location response, thanks to a grant Berrien County commissioners voted to accept on ...
by Christina Clark, Friday, April 9, 2021 9:05 am
Berrien County
Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinic to be hosted at Niles-Buchanan YMCA
NILES – The single-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in an upcoming clinic in Niles to residents. Members of the Greater Niles ...
by Christina Clark, Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:22 pm
Business
Niles DDA takes on NODE expenses
CLARIFICATION: In an earlier publication of this piece, Lisa Croteau was misquoted regarding the caulk connection and bollard for The NODE’s improvements. The Niles Daily ...
