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Niles MSP Post welcomes new commander
NILES — Michigan State Police recently announced the promotion of Lt. Ryan Schoonveld to the rank of First Lieutenant, and his assignment to the Niles ... Read more
3 hours ago by Submitted.
Niles native shot during altercation with New Mexico police
LOS LUNAS, NM — A Niles native was shot and killed by police officers in Los Lunas, New Mexico late last week during a traffic ... Read more
3 hours ago by Ambrosia Neldon.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Van Buren counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Wednesday, both Berrien and Van Buren counties reported additional COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As ... Read more
6 hours ago by Staff Report.
City finalizing plans on outdoor dining district
NILES — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep indoor dining shuttered, Niles residents will soon have a chance to enjoy a drink and a ... Read more
7 hours ago by Christina Clark.
Cass County Chief Judge receives lifetime achievement award from the Michigan Supreme Court
CASSOPOLIS — Tuesday, Cass County Chief Judge Susan Dobrich set herself a goal — make it through the Michigan Supreme Court Adoption Day proceedings without ... Read more
7 hours ago by Sarah Culton.
Small business Saturday on for Niles
NILES — Black Friday has historically garnered quite a bit of buzz, with footage of shoppers lined up waiting for doors to open or special ... Read more
10 hours ago by Christina Clark.
Niles nonprofit aims to provide 100 Thanksgiving Day meals
NILES — Spero House is preparing 100 meals for those in need of a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thursday. Spero House’s volunteers, located at 24 ... Read more
13 hours ago by Christina Clark.
Niles couple plans for socially-distanced Thanksgiving
BERRIEN COUNTY — Thanksgiving celebrations will look different this year for many across the U.S. heeding COVID-19 precautions and mandates from public health officials across ... Read more
13 hours ago by Christina Clark.
Niles Main Street launches social media campaign focused on shopping small during the holiday season
NILES — A statewide social media campaign kicks off this week to help area shoppers focus their holiday gift-buying on local businesses. Using the hashtag ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Tuesday, counties across southwest Michigan reported additional COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Niles City Council welcomes new member
NILES — The Niles City Council meeting approved Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security grants for three downtown businesses. City ... Read more
1 day ago by Christina Clark.
Niles City Council approves outdoor dining zone
NILES — Niles City Council unanimously approved an outdoor dining zone at Monday night’s virtual city council meeting. The zone was proposed by the Main ... Read more
1 day ago by Christina Clark.
UPDATE: Rite Aid expands no-cost COVID-19 testing
NILES — Rite Aid is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Effective immediately, no-charge ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Niles District Library decorates for holidays
NILES — There is a place in Niles where Harry Potter, a dragon, Candy Mountain, murder hornet sightings and COVID-19 testing sites all reside in ... Read more
2 days ago by Christina Clark.
New Niles restaurant to celebrate creativity
NILES — Creativity is at the center of a new restaurant coming to Niles. On every table inside Create Bar and Grill, 1245 S .11th ... Read more
2 days ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 314,216 cases, 8,543 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Michigan is still reporting high COVID-19 positives, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Niles man charged in downtown bank robbery
NILES — A Niles man has been charged in connection to a downtown Niles bank robbery. Richard David Smith, 52, of Niles, was charged in ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Pokagon Band donates proceeds from Four Winds Invitational to Beacon Children’s Hospital
SOUTH BEND — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi recently announced that it has donated $62,220 in proceeds from the 2020 Four Winds Invitational to Beacon ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Local effort underway to support Wreaths Across America
THREE OAKS — From Columbia Falls, Minnesota to Three Oaks, Michigan, volunteers have been fundraising, beginning Oct. 26, to ensure that all veterans at Fort ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Police rescue man trapped under vehicle after two-car crash in Niles Township
NILES — Sheriff’s deputies from Berrien County rescued a Niles man trapped under his vehicle following a crash just outside city limits Sunday afternoon. The ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Report.
Niles mayor asks public to heed warnings after testing positive for COVID-19
NILES — Niles mayor Nick Shelton has tested positive for COVID-19. Shelton posted to his official mayor Facebook page Friday evening announcing that he had ... Read more
4 days ago by Ambrosia Neldon.
Niles High School students finish out investment tournament in top half
NILES — Four Niles High School students took on an investment competition during a time when stock markets are notably volatile: election season. Vikings Stuart ... Read more
5 days ago by Christina Clark.
Cass County Board of Commissioners approves substance abuse funding, new records system
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners were back to business approving new items of business Thursday. The board met via Zoom video conferencing, ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Main Street DDA, volunteers decorate downtown Niles for holiday season
NILES — Businesses and the Main Street Downtown Development Authority are preparing for the holiday season. On Thursday morning, in the unseasonably warm temperatures and ... Read more
6 days ago by Christina Clark.
Pedestrian killed in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A pedestrian was killed in a car accident Thursday in Porter Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke ... Read more
