Polly's Place
Pedal to prevent abuse
BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP — Polly’s Place, Niles celebrated its upcoming re-opening and marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sunday with the first of several fundraisers, the First ...
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Four Flags Area Apple Festival
The show must go on
Despite what has been described as the worst damage the Four Flags Area Flag Festival has ever experienced, officials are adamant the show will go ...
by Katie Rohman, Friday, September 30, 2011 7:43 pm
News
Rattlers in Niles?
A rural Niles resident has captured an unusual but once common native to Michigan wetlands.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 26, 2011 10:28 pm
News
Buchanan hosts Blessing of Animals
BUCHANAN — The First Annual Blessing of the Animals Festival Sunday had a fair turnout in spite of rain and wind.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 26, 2011 10:27 pm
News
Jewelry store opens in Niles
Pat Starr wanted more than the usual daily grind — driving to a job, working at a desk all day and than going home.
by Katie Rohman, Sunday, September 25, 2011 7:20 pm
West Woods of Niles
100 years and counting
“He’s cute, ain’t he?” Helen Thompson asks as she gazes at a black and white photo of herself and her husband, Elton, taken many years ...
by Katie Rohman, Friday, September 23, 2011 7:29 pm
Concord Ridge Equestrian Center
Ridin’ high in Berrien County
ST. JOSEPH — “Everyone said, ‘if you build it, we will come.’”
by Katie Rohman, Friday, September 23, 2011 7:22 pm
Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Apple Festival free fun for all
Community festivals are common throughout Michiana, so finding a way to stand out is each event’s key to success.
by Katie Rohman, Friday, September 23, 2011 7:03 pm
Brandywine High School
Brandywine 11th-graders improve in most testing areas
Brandywine Middle/High School students have shown marked improvement on state tests, Principal Pat Weckel has reported.
by Katie Rohman, Thursday, September 22, 2011 9:37 pm
Bell Education Center
Brandywine’s Bell Education Center making progress
Brandywine Community Schools’ alternative education center has made substantial headway in recent years, its director reported.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 19, 2011 10:50 pm
Niles community garden
Blessings for a bountiful harvest
Students at St. Mary’s School in Niles blessed the community garden at Niles Community Schools Administration Building Friday.
by Katie Rohman, Friday, September 16, 2011 3:29 pm
Brandywine Junior Journalism
Brandywine Junior Journalism: Elementary earns another ‘A’
Brandywine Elementary has been the only school in the area to get an “A” on the annual yearly progress three years in a row.
by Katie Rohman, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 10:50 pm
Sarett Nature Center
North America’s Serengeti
“It’s the Serengeti of North America,” said Sarett Nature Center director Chuck Nelson, discussing the vast prairie system native to much of the United States.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:21 pm
City of Niles
Millin promoted to police chief; Ray to public works director
Promotions of two long-time Niles city employees have been approved.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:14 pm
Niles Police Department
Niles Police Department to offer crime mapping, tip services
Niles citizens will soon have the option of anonymously submitting crime tips to the police department and locating incidents in their neighborhoods by utilizing an ...
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:10 pm
City of Niles
Stinky situation continuing for homeowners
Two Niles residents will be reimbursed for sewer cleanup in their basements after a manhole cover overflowed July 5.
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 12, 2011 10:48 pm
News
‘I could be dead’
When Stefen Pacheco reflects upon the past 10 years, he knows his life could have been much different.
by Katie Rohman, Friday, September 9, 2011 6:21 pm
Riverfront Park
Memorial, music event to mark 10th anniversary of 9-11
Community members are invited to help read the names of the 9-11 terrorist attack victims during a memorial and music event Sunday at the Riverfront ...
by Katie Rohman, Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:09 pm
Brandywine Elementary School
Parents get schooled at Brandywine
Fourth grade teacher Jim Ackles talked to parents and students Thursday night during the Brandywine Elementary Open House.
by Katie Rohman, Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:07 pm
Howard-Ellis Elementary School
Howard-Ellis has ‘Formula for Success’
Howard-Ellis Elementary students are learning about all things behavior-related this week as part of its “Formula for Success” education, from picking up paper towels in ...
by Katie Rohman, Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:04 pm
Niles community garden
Pumpkin patch kids
To say Niles Community Gardens’ first pumpkin patch is a successful effort is an understatement.
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:12 pm
Opinion
Katie Rohman: Good riddance to pointless regulations
A major change in broadcasting matters of public interest was implemented last month with surprisingly little fanfare.
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:01 pm
Opinion
Richard Weigel: Trust as a foundation
During the past year the leadership team at Niles Community Schools has been working from the book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick ...
by Katie Rohman, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:01 pm
Tommy James
James coming home to Michiana
Before taking the stage in Michiana for the first time since 1987, Tommy James is going to do something that is equally exciting for him ...
by Katie Rohman, Monday, September 5, 2011 4:59 pm
Four Flags Area Council on Tourism
Four Flags Area Council on Tourism: September offers something fun for everyone
There are many events taking place in the Four Flags Area during the month of September.
