News
Woman dies from injuries sustained in car accident on S. 11th Street Aug. 30
A 42-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a car accident last week, according to the Niles Police ...
News
Niles Community Schools announces three new hires
Niles Community Schools announced this week that it has hired three new administrators – Tracy Hertsel, director of ...
State
Gov. Rick Snyder leads mission to Japan, Germany in effort to strengthen ties
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder is leading a mission to Japan and Germany focusing on attracting jobs, creating ...
Cassopolis
Church to host BBQ cook-off
Those looking to show off their skills with a grill will have their chance at a cook-off Sept. ...
Cass County
Cassopolis silicone manufacturer acquired by German chemical group
A Cassopolis silicone manufacturer is under new, international ownership. ICM products, based in Cassopolis, has been sold to ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Public Schools embark on exploratory year
Cassopolis Public Schools have been going through a period of change over the last few months. First, previous ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Public Schools host open house — Gallery
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Cassopolis Public Schools held open houses for students and parents could meet with teachers, ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Police Log — Aug. 21-28
Aug. 21 7:10 a.m. — Village, property checks, general patrol 12 p.m. — N. Disbrow, property line dispute, ...
Cassopolis
Bonine House gets new floors
The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County purchased the Victorian home of UGRR stationmasters James E. and Sarah ...
Cassopolis
Dussel’s Farm Market hosts Pink Day event
Dussel’s Farm Market and Greenhouse in Cassopolis hosted its inaugural Pink Day event on Sunday, Sept. 3. The ...
News Main
Brandywine Elementary students return to classes: Photo story
Children of Niles started their new school year at Brandywine Elementary. Students in grades 4th and 6th are ...
News Main
Students return to school with new bond construction features awaiting
After more than a year of bond construction, students across the Niles district were able to see some ...
News Main
El Amigo Pepe set to open at 11 a.m. Thursday
With a sign that reads “caution, this food will cause you to lick your fingers” customers have long ...
News
Volunteer of the week: Colette Scott
Colette Scott, of Niles, has served the Niles Salvation Army since 2003. She first came to the organization ...
Niles
Back-to-school supply drive
Martin’s Super Market of Niles and Niles Service League conducted a back-to-school supply drive in the month of ...
Niles
Students volunteer to play military taps for Labor Day event
From left, Niles High School students Blayne LeClaire and Ashley Shortman played trumpet along the St. Joseph River ...
Niles
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their lifelong ...
News
Conservation district asking residents to be on the lookout for invasive vines
Chinese Yam, oriental bittersweet, and black or pale swallow-wort, oh my. What do all these plants have in ...
Cass County
County Sheriff urging parents, students follow bus safety tips
With schools starting across Michigan, Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke wants residents to know the laws for ...
Dowagiac
Museum hosting reunion for Orphan Train descendants
Dowagiac’s ongoing Orphan Train Mural project will make its next stop at the local history museum, as organizers ...
Dowagiac
Union High students return to improved building, curriculum
After the noise of drilling, cutting and hammering filled the air around the building the past several months, ...
Education
Renowned chef teaches students art of running a kitchen
Across Berrien County students are packing up their backpacks and returning to class following summer break. This year, ...
Dowagiac
SMC fall classes start Tuesday
A festive, travel-themed freshman orientation set the stage for Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2019 to embark on ...
News
Gov. Rick Snyder visits DNR conservation officer recruit school
Gov. Rick Snyder visited the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ eighth conservation officer recruit school in Lansing last ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Aug. 31-Sept. 1
Aug. 31 6:12 a.m. — 600 block of Riverside, suspicious situation 10:10 a.m. — Whitney/N. Paul, general noncriminal ...
