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Crime/Court

Former Niles area resident gets jail time, probation for criminal sexual conduct

CASSOPOLIS — A former Niles area resident was sentenced to jail and probation Friday in Cass County Circuit ...

Community News

New Niles Rotary Club seeks new members, outreach

NILES — Last month, community members celebrated the re-introduction of the new Niles Rotary Club to the area. ...

Education

Brandywine podcast to return next week

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools has announced the launch of the second year of the district’s ...

Business

Niles Scream Park opens for 2024 season Friday

NILES — A cursed ship, a creepy crypt and fearsome forest are just a few of the horrific ...

Community News

Lake Michigan College celebrates first Police Academy graduating class in 40 years

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College recognized 14 recruits last week for successfully completing the College’s first Police ...

Community News

Niles approves three-year utility rate increases

NILES — The Niles City Council moved 6-1 to approve three-year rate adjustments for the city’s electric, water ...

Business

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations

BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $98,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...

Community News

State suspends Niles child care center’s license after finding 65 violations

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential Child Care Licensing Bureau has ...

Community News

Fernwood Botanical Garden welcomes new Director of Horticulture

NILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden has announced a new hire to the garden’s horticulture team.  Jonathon Hensley, Director ...

Community News

Keeping Michiana buzzing: Local beekeepers club celebrates five years

DOWAGIAC — A local club is celebrating five years of educating southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator. ...

News

Ready for Warfield: Junior QB ready to lead Brandywine offense

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP –— When Brandywine football opens its season against Hartford on Thursday, there will be a ...

Education

Brandywine board members continue debate on policy changes

NILES — Brandywine School Board members appear to agree on the need to protect students in the light ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for assaulting girlfriend

NILES — A Niles man who severely beat his girlfriend last December was sentenced to prison Monday in ...

Business

NODE construction to begin next month in downtown Niles

NILES — Construction will soon begin on Niles’ planned public outdoor space in the heart of downtown. Construction ...

Community News

Niles approves annual Apple Festival

NILES — The Apple Festival Committee’s request to conduct the 52nd annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival from ...

Community News

Niles council approves revolving loan for RadioShack

NILES — A popular Niles business will be able to complete its move to downtown with support from ...

Community News

Niles puts parks maintenance millage on November ballot

NILES — City of Niles residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to decide if they ...

Community News

Berrien County Youth Fair exhibit celebrates grand reopening

BERRIEN SPRINGS — A popular fair exhibit has returned to the Berrien County Youth Fair with a new ...

Local Government

Marijuana to be on November ballot in Niles Township

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to decide ...

Community News

Berrien County unofficial election results

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County for the Aug. 6 primary ...

Community News

Niles Township approves $2.4 million township hall expansion, renovation bid

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for an improved township hall is one step closer to ...

Education

Brandywine school board members debate Title IX policy changes

BRANDYWINE — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education met Monday and a significant portion of the meeting ...

Community News

City council candidate flyer sparks controversy

NILES — A flyer distributed by a Niles city council candidate is causing a stir ahead of the ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for sexually assaulting children

NILES — A Niles man who sexually molested young girls over a five-year period received a prison sentence ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House draws hundreds

NILES — A local archaeological project offered visitors a chance to travel back in time to learn how ...

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