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Hit-and-run injures Niles woman
HOWARD TOWNSHIIP — A 78-year-old Howard Township woman was injured in a hit-and-run crash near Barron Lake Saturday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. ... Read more
3 hours ago by Staff Report.
Niles natives collaborate on song
NILES – Two artists with roots and backgrounds in Niles found each other through connections in Nashville to fuse their talents in a collaboration both ... Read more
1 day ago by Christina Clark.
Two sentenced on meth charges in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Friday in Cass County Court, a South Bend man currently in federal prison in Milan, Michigan, was given credit for time served for ... Read more
1 day ago by Debra Haight.
Homeless man gets jail time for stealing vehicle in Dowagiac
CASSOPOLIS – A homeless man who stole a car in Dowagiac in January was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to a year in ... Read more
1 day ago by Debra Haight.
Illinois man dead, Benton Harbor teen arrested after two vehicle Oronoko Township crash Monday
ORONOKO TOWNSHIP – A DeKalb, Illinois, man is dead and a Benton Harbor teen has been arrested after a crash Monday in Oronoko Township. Michigan ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Honor Credit Union announces Tracy Sanders as VP of operations
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced the internal promotion of Tracy Sanders. Formerly serving as assistant vice president of operations, Sanders recently accepted ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
Brandywine grads aim to achieve dreams in the film industry
NILES — This week, The Rage in downtown Niles was host to a gruesome murder. A cloud of smog overtook the two-story building, blanketed with ... Read more
2 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Parents, district respond after homophobic Snapchat messages surface
NILES – After evidence of bullying, homophobic statements came to light last week at Niles New Tech, a family is speaking out and wants change ... Read more
2 days ago by Christina Clark.
Madeline Bertrand County Park expansion moves forward
BERRIEN COUNTY – Madeline Bertrand County Park in Niles will soon gain 33 acres of land. The Berrien County Commissioners voted on Thursday to accept ... Read more
2 days ago by Christina Clark.
Bell Road under construction Friday, Saturday
NILES TOWNSHIP – Road construction will continue on Bell Road, between M-51 and Third Street, in Niles township on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
LMC students earn spots on spring president’s, dean’s lists
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College has announced the names of 680 students recognized for academic achievement during the 2021 spring semester. There were 104 ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
In first trial in 15 months, Cass County jury finds man guilty on firearms charges
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in 15 months, a jury trial has been hosted in Cass County. Defendant Paris Bradford was convicted of six ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Niles resident hopes Monday morning robbery keeps others alert to surroundings
NILES – A Niles resident is hoping her experience being robbed at gunpoint Monday morning can help others in the surrounding area be on the ... Read more
3 days ago by Christina Clark.
Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship winners announced
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional credit union recently awarded more than $20,000 to area high school graduates. Honor Credit Union officials said they are proud ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Veggie Van to offer free healthy foods, nutrition information in Niles
NILES — The Veggie Van, a mobile farmer’s market featuring locally grown, top-quality fruits and vegetables, will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Juneteenth festival to be hosted in Niles
NILES – An event coming to Niles next week is aiming to promote education and community betterment. A Juneteenth festival will take place from 10 ... Read more
3 days ago by Caleb Steensma.
Niles Salvation Army lieutenants get marching orders
NILES – Throughout the past four years, the lieutenants serving at The Salvation Army in Niles have helped the community weather a flood, a fire ... Read more
4 days ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 891,057 cases, 19,432 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,882 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
PAW launches inaugural internship program
NILES — Performing Arts Workshops, PAW Inc. is seeking applicants for its inaugural paid internship program, the PAW Leadership Collective, a program designed to give ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Niles Township considering millage to support additional police officers
NILES TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Board of Trustees is considering adding a millage to the August 2022 ballot. An item from the last Niles ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Brandywine Middle/High School to get new entrance
NILES – The drive into Brandywine Middle/High School will look different come later this summer. On Monday, the Brandywine Board of Education hosted a special ... Read more
4 days ago by Caleb Steensma.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 890,764 cases, 19,376 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,879 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Report.
Fourth annual Bacon Party hosted at Arthur Dodd Park
NILES — The smell of greasy bacon wafted through Arthur Dodd Memorial Park this weekend as hungry residents settled in for a celebration of their ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles Police Log: May 27-June 1
May 27 12:17 a.m. – Fort/11th, traffic stop 1:08 a.m. – Sycamore, obstruct justice/warrant 1:08 a.m. – Sycamore, alarm-burglary 7 a.m. – Front, assist 8:12 ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Jackson resident pleads guilty to obstructing police following Berrien County incident
In Berrien County Trial Court Monday, a Jackson, Michigan resident was sentenced to probation after being found drunk in his car in the Berrien Springs ... Read more
