Crime/Court
Niles woman sentenced on weapon, drunk driving charges
NILES — A Niles woman was sentenced to probation and jail on weapon and drunk driving charges in ...
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Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man who didn’t show up for court for five years won’t get a mulligan ...
News
Niles City Council approves 2025 Memorial Day Parade
NILES — Floats, vehicles and more will parade down Main Street later this month in honor of the ...
Education
Brandywine school board approves personal finance course
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members approved a new course and new graduation requirement for ...
Newsletter Niles
Niles man gets prison time for drunk driving
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison for his seventh drunk driving-related conviction Monday in Berrien ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets 15-45 years for child abuse
NILES — A Niles man who threw his three-month-old daughter on the ground was sentenced to prison Monday in ...
News
Corewell Health opens substance use treatment, education center
ST. JOSEPH — Corewell Health has announced the opening of a new substance use treatment and education center ...
Community News
Niles students baptized by Pope Leo XIV during 2014 visit
NILES — Before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost’s journey to the papacy led him through ...
Community News
Niles preservation projects earn statewide recognition
NILES — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing historic preservation projects across the state, including two in the City ...
Crime/Court
Area residents receive probation, jail sentences
NILES — Area residents received probation and jail terms Monday at the Niles courthouse. Tyshon Lamareon Newman, 23, ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: GOP supporters host ‘Stand up for Trump’ rally in downtown Niles
NILES — Community members gathered in front of Congressman Tim Walberg’s downtown Niles office Monday afternoon in support ...
Crime/Court
Man gets prison time for impregnating young girl
NILES — A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for sexually molesting a young girl and getting ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves trio of Riverfront Park festivals
NILES — Riverfront Park will be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike this summer. The council ...
Local Government
Niles bids farewell to utilities manager, welcomes new interim
NILES — After 12 years of dedicated service to Niles, Jeff Dunlap is retiring from his role as ...
Business
‘It changes lives’: Niles council members discuss NODE’s return
NILES — The grand opening of the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience last weekend was a hot topic at ...
Education
Brandywine looking to apply for sidewalk grant
NILES — The Brandywine school district is looking to apply for a $300,000 grant this year to add ...
Local Government
Niles approves social district permit, expands Commons Area
NILES — A downtown business is now able to serve adult beverages to enjoy outside of its establishment ...
Crime/Court
Area residents sentenced on assault, drug charges
NILES — Area residents were sentenced for assault, drug and other charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates return of The NODE
NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience made its long-awaited debut Saturday and community members and business owners ...
Business
NODE grand opening celebration set for Saturday
NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience is set to make its long-awaited debut this weekend and community ...
News
Berrien County commissioners talk opioid settlement
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners received an update on how the county’s opioid settlement funds are being ...
Business
Niles Township trustees approve ordinances to allow adult-use marijuana businesses
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — After several months of deliberation, the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees voted to ...
Crime/Court
Area residents get jail time on drug charges
NILES – Two Niles residents were sentenced to jail Monday in the Berrien County Trial Court at the ...
Local Government
Berrien County dispatchers honored
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners honored the county’s 911 dispatchers during their weekly meeting Thursday morning. Six ...
News
Niles approves annual Renaissance Faire for May
NILES — Fans of kings, queens and knights will have a chance to celebrate next month. The Niles ...
