News
Renaissance Faire returns to Niles May 18 and 19
NILES — From comedy to sword fights, magic and folklore, the city’s second annual Renaissance Faire promises people a taste of history and fantasy rolled ...
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Niles
Niles Police Department dispatcher honored for her role in fighting crime
Early this year, Nikki Metz, a Niles Police Department dispatcher, received a message from a neighboring law enforcement agency about a suspect using fraudulent money. ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 19, 2019 10:18 am
Buchanan
Student rallies a crew to clean area near McCoy’s Creek Trail
Whenever Emily Long, 17, would go jogging down the McCoy’s Creek Trail, she would find the woodland scenery interrupted by a build-up of garbage butting ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 19, 2019 10:13 am
Niles
Four Flags Garden Club gives spring cleaning to historic depot grounds
Just outside the Niles Amtrak Station this week it appeared that spring had sprung.
by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:13 am
Niles
Relevant Church hosts scavenger hunt
Those who spot a bright orange Easter egg around the city of Niles, might want to hold on to it.
by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:09 am
Niles
Lakeland encourages people to dispose of medications properly
With an effort to keep prescription drugs from harming people or the environment, Spectrum Health Lakeland will be collecting residents’ unused medications.
by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:01 am
Niles Community Schools
Niles school district’s adult education program moves to new location
Adult Education Director John Fonash said he knows how much courage and determination it can take for a person to return to high school as ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:48 am
Niles
Niles police advise residents to keep their cars locked
The Niles Police Department is advising residents to keep their cars locked and the keys in their possession, following a rash of car thefts across ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:43 am
berrien county
Preliminary findings indicate fentanyl could be cause of spike in opioid deaths
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office is warning residents that there has been an “extraordinary number” of opioid deaths and opioid overdose recoveries within the past ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:38 am
Buchanan Community Schools
Buchanan High School Leos to host Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
More than 9,000 colorful eggs stuffed with candy will await children this Saturday as part of the annual Buchanan Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks, that is, ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:36 am
Niles
Women’s Giving Circle to host free mentor workshop May 7
A good mentor can offer more than sage advice.
by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:25 am
Niles Community Schools
Merritt principal distributes free books to students every month
Merritt Elementary School students from kindergarten to second grade will get to pick a new book to add to their personal libraries every month, thanks ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:19 am
Berrien County
Residents raise concerns at forum about the state of public transportation
ST. JOSEPH — Kathy Kennedy, of St. Joseph, does not typically mind waiting for the bus, so long as it is not more than an ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Monday, April 15, 2019 10:51 am
Niles Community Schools
Volunteers mobilize to beautify Riverfront Park Thursday
Despite the cold, blustery weather and the long day ahead, students at Cedar Lane Alternative Education seemed to be having nothing but fun as they ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 12, 2019 7:54 am
Buchanan
Buchanan Farmers’ Market returns starting May 4
Farm fresh vegetables, warm bread, jewelry and a host of handcrafted merchandise and art will await residents at this year’s Buchanan Farmer’s Market.
by Kelsey Hammon, Friday, April 12, 2019 7:50 am
News
Oh My special occasions, formal attire shop to open April 15
Among sparkling displays of jewelry and a sea of dresses every color of the rainbow, crews worked Wednesday morning to put the finishing touches inside ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:20 am
Niles
Walk-a-Thon to raise proceeds for veterans to have service dogs
Dogs have a reputation as man’s best friend. For military veterans, canine company can also be a lifeline.
by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:13 am
Niles
Iron Shoe Distillery hosts ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday
Since business owners Howard and Laura Tuthill first began transforming an old muffler shop into a distillery, the community’s excitement about the establishment has been ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:48 am
Niles
City leaders discuss fate of Island Park
Since last year’s historic flood in February, Island Park has been unusually quiet.
by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:52 am
Niles
City gives preliminary approval to additional medical marijuana provisioning centers
The city of Niles could see two additional medical marijuana provisioning centers after council members voted 5-2 to approve provisional licenses for new businesses Monday ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:47 am
News
City gives preliminary approval to additional medical marijuana provisioning centers
NILES — The city of Niles could see two additional medical marijuana provisioning centers after council members voted 5-2 to approve provisional licenses for new ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:16 am
Niles
Pizza Transit to host Rock for the Cure April 20
Two local business owners are partnering to harness the powers of music and pizza to fight cancer.
by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:14 am
Buchanan
Buchanan High School student flooded with college acceptance letters
For college-bound seniors, picking a university to kick start their academic career can be a tough choice. For Buchanan High School junior Kennan Janowski, it ...
by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:04 am
Niles
Niles man harassed children at library
A Niles man who fondled himself in front of two children at the library will face time in prison for the crime.
by Kelsey Hammon, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 8:59 am
Niles
The Market Place sees revitalization with new ownership
Erin Douglass, of Niles, has always liked making something new out of something old.
