Local Government
Niles DDA calls Small Business Saturday a success
NILES — Cold yet sunny weather proved to be a winning combination for Small Business Saturday, which took ...
Latest Niles
Crime/Court
Former sheriff’s department lieutenant reaches plea deal in embezzlement case
NILES — A trial set for next week involving alleged embezzlement from a Niles area youth wrestling organization ...
Community News
Niles City Council welcomes new members
NILES — The Niles City Council welcomed two new members to its ranks. Tim Rogers and Michael Thompson ...
Community News
Berrien County to step up speeding enforcement amid rise in fatal crashes
BERRIEN COUNTY — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago, law enforcement agencies across Michigan ...
Community News
Santa on The River celebrates 60 years
NILES — A local tradition was celebrated with much fanfare Sunday evening. People from Niles and beyond descended ...
Crime/Court
Niles area residents receive probation sentences
NILES — Two area residents received probationary terms Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Nicholas Adam Utz, 40, ...
Business
Forging ahead: Design finalized for new outdoor hub space in downtown Niles
NILES — The design phase of the new outdoor hub space in downtown Niles has been completed, thanks ...
Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to prison for police evasion
NILES — A Niles man with an extensive criminal record is going back to prison after being sentenced ...
Community News
Local family to host fourth annual Thanksgiving meal event at Niles High School
NILES — A local family is doing its part to ensure community members have a happy Thanksgiving. The ...
Cass County
Housing advisor available weekly to offer free counseling to Cass County residents
CASSOPOLIS — Late last Thursday morning, a group of people sat around a computer in the Cass County ...
Berrien County
Commissioners discuss county trail master plan
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got their first look at a new county trail master plan at ...
Community News
Local church to host Thanksgiving giveaway Friday
NILES — A local church is doing its best to make sure families have a filling Thanksgiving this ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves website redesign
NILES — The City of Niles website will soon be getting a new look. During the Niles City ...
Community News
AUTHORITIES: Patient dies after shooting herself at Niles hospital
NILES — A Niles woman shot and killed herself Tuesday morning at the Corewell Health Niles Hospital, according ...
Berrien County
MSP seeks help identifying Bertrand Township trespassing suspect
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Niles post is asking the public for help in identifying a ...
Business
Small Business Saturday returns to Niles Nov. 26
NILES — A popular holiday event will be returning to downtown Niles in less than two weeks. The ...
Business
Niles business wins 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Award
NILES — A Niles business was awarded for its dedication to integrity and ethical practices. The Better Business ...
Community News
Area residents sentenced to prison on burglary charges
NILES – Two area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Troy Joseph Davis, ...
Berrien County
Berrien Springs man gets prison time for gas station shooting
NILES — A Berrien Springs man who shot up a downtown Berrien Springs gas station in June is ...
Community News
Santa on The River to celebrate 60 years with ceremony
NILES — One of Niles’ most storied traditions will soon be celebrating a milestone. Santa on the River ...
Buchanan
Niles-Buchanan Chambers launch strategic planning effort, seek community input
NILES — The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce, Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce, community leaders and enFocus, a ...
Berrien County
ELECTION 2022: Rep. Brad Paquette wins re-election in 37th congressional district
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — State Rep. Brad Paquette, a Niles Republican, defeated Dowagiac Democrat Naomi Ludman to win re-election. ...
Election coverage
ELECTION 2022: Republicans sweep Michigan House, Senate seats
Incumbent Republican Brad Paquette won re-election as Representative for the Michigan State Legislator’s 37th District Tuesday night.
Berrien County
ELECTION 2022: Niles Township marijuana proposal fails; Township police millage passes
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Voters turned down a proposal that would have allowed marijuana establishments to set up ...
Berrien County
ELECTION 2022: Berrien County school board races
BERRIEN COUNTY — Local school board election results continue to trickle in Tuesday night. Listed below are the ...
