Crime/Court
Indiana man gets jail time for cocaine possession
NILES — An Indiana resident who also faces human smuggling charges in Uvalde, Texas, was sentenced to jail ...
Latest Niles
Local Government
Niles Township tables feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have delayed the decision to hire a consulting firm regarding a proposed ...
Community News
Niles Elite Cheerleading turns in strong showing at state competition
NILES — A local athletics organization recently turned in a strong showing at the state level. Niles Elite ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for BB gun assault
NILES — A Niles man is headed back to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Business
24-hour gym Elevate 24 SLR opens in Niles
NILES — A fitness brand familiar with the Niles community has set up shop in a new location ...
Berrien County
Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce announces Business Development Grant
NILES — A vision is becoming a reality. An endowment supporting the Greater Niles Chamber Business Development Grant ...
Business
On Sight Armory hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — Community members from Niles and South Bend attended the On Site Armory ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at ...
Crime/Court
Appeal denied for Niles man convicted of killing Dowagiac man in 2009 stabbing
NILES — The Niles man who stabbed and killed a Dowagiac man in 2009 has had his appeal ...
Community News
Brandywine graduates create group to gather support for students, educators
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Twin siblings Ambrosia Neldon and Jasmine LaBine have fond memories of attending Brandywine Community ...
Crime/Court
Niles man re-sentenced to prison on criminal sexual conduct charge
NILES — A prison sentence handed down last week was affirmed. In that case, Berrien County Trial Judge ...
Local Government
Berrien County administrator, corporate counsel receive ‘favorable’ evaluations
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette and Corporate Counsel Thaddeus Hackworth have received favorable evaluations in ...
Community News
Berrien County’s lone women, family shelter hosts community open house
BENTON HARBOR — A local nonprofit recently offered community members a first-hand look at Berrien County’s only women ...
Uncategorized
Planning commission approves zoning for Round Barn brewpub in former Niles church
NILES — The Round Barn’s proposed Niles location moved one step closer toward becoming a reality Wednesday night ...
News
Baroda man, Niles woman killed in single-vehicle Berrien Township crash
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Niles Post are investigating a single-vehicle, double fatal crash ...
Community News
City council approves 2023 street pavement resurfacing program
NILES — Select city streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles ...
Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to prison on criminal sexual conduct charge
NILES — A Niles man already in prison for criminal sexual conduct was given another prison term. Taiten ...
Community News
Brandywine community raises concerns after school board approves new committees
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education established several new committees on curriculum, sexually explicit materials and other ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for stealing brother’s vehicle
NILES – A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for stealing his ...
Crime/Court
Former sheriff’s department lieutenant gets jail time in embezzlement case
NILES — A former Berrien County Sheriff’s Department lieutenant was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Business
Rep. Walberg visits Niles manufacturers
NILES — Niles was host to a special visitor Thursday. 5th District Congressman Tim Walberg visited and toured ...
Community News
Author hosts book discussion on father’s relationship with MLK, civil rights movement
NILES — A local author hosted a discussion on her latest book detailing her white father’s role in ...
Community News
‘An overwhelming success’: DDA sees successful Hunter Ice Festival turnout
NILES — The Hunter Ice Festival took over downtown Niles this past weekend, much to the delight of ...
Community News
Niles Haunted House announces scholarship opportunities for local high school seniors
NILES — A local organization will be offering scholarship opportunities to Niles area seniors. The Niles Haunted House ...
Community News
HOPE at Niles, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church host annual MLK Community Breakfast
NILES — Dozens of community members celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a community ...
Education
Brandywine Community honors school board members for annual recognition month
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan ...
