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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 ...

Community News

Dowagiac Eagles hosts bone marrow drive to support child battling leukemia

DOWAGIAC – Dozens of friends, family and even strangers turned out last Saturday for a bone marrow registry ...

Community News

Buchanan, Dowagiac students named to 2025 Miss Blossomtime Court

BENTON HARBOR — A pair of local students earned the honor of representing their communities on the 2025 ...

Community News

Berrien County Health Department, MSU Extension to educate community on raising chickens

BENTON HARBOR – With rising egg prices and spring’s arrival, community members are considering backyard chickens – and ...

Community News

Niles Township finalizing marijuana ordinance details ahead of April 21 vote

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — After seven years of observing the ever-changing Michigan cannabis industry, Niles Charter Township will ...

Education

YMCA of Greater Michiana assumes ownership of Niles Montessori Program

NILES — The YMCA of Greater Michiana and Niles Community Schools have announced an upcoming transition in the ...

Business

S & J Customs opens in downtown Niles

NILES — A new business aims to provide customers with quality, custom items in the heart of downtown ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets jail time for fleeing police

 NILES — Area residents were sentenced to jail and/or probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court sentencings at ...

Uncategorized

Protesters rally in Niles against possible Social Security cuts

NILES — Approximately 80 protesters gathered in front of Representative Tim Walberg’s Niles office Monday afternoon to voice ...

Community News

Niles pastor to celebrate 50 years of ministry

NILES — A Niles pastor will be celebrating a milestone this week. Fletcher E. McAfee will be honored ...

Business

Prime Table celebrates milestone

NILES — A popular family-owned restaurant celebrated more than three decades of serving the community Wednesday. Prime Table, ...

Community News

Power restored for 95 percent of storm-impacted customers

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — More than 95 percent of all I&M customers had power restored as of 7:30 p.m. ...

Community News

Nonprofit aims to cultivate support for foster children, caregivers in southwest Michigan

NILES — A local nonprofit organization is doing its part to provide a safe haven for foster, adoptive ...

Community News

Niles appoints new finance director

NILES — The City of Niles welcomed its new finance director at Monday’s city council meeting. The council ...

Education

Brandywine school board talks summer school program, appoints student representative

NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members handled a number of items at their meeting Monday night including ...

News

MSP trooper involved in Niles Township crash

NILES — A Michigan State Police trooper was involved in a traffic crash with another vehicle Tuesday night, ...

Uncategorized

Niles Main Street to host inaugural FriYay event next month

NILES — A new monthly event promises evenings full of adventure, prizes and festive fun in downtown Niles.   ...

News

Niles teacher placed on leave after video shows alleged meeting with teen

NILES — A Niles Community Schools teacher has been placed on leave after a video posted on the ...

Community News

Salvation Army hosts dedication ceremony for Ed French Corps Community Center

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles is now able to better serve neighbors in need ...

Crime/Court

Area man gets prison time for drunk driving

NILES — An area resident was sentenced to prison Monday at the Niles courthouse for felony drunk driving. ...

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