Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for selling meth to undercover officer
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man currently in prison will be staying in prison after being sentenced for a ...
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Community News
Berrien County finalizing spending plans for opioid settlement funds
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners are getting closer to finalizing plans to spend the $8 million-plus the ...
Crime/Court
Suspect tased after chase, crash dies in hospital
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A suspect who was hospitalized last week after crashing a stolen vehicle in Niles ...
Local Government
Walberg demands additional information on Silver Carp eDNA
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) today sent a letter to Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish ...
Community News
The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles
NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show ...
Business
51st Four Flags Area Apple Festival kicks off next week
NILES — A fall tradition returns to Niles next week. The Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday, ...
Business
Corewell Health named a 2023 Top 75 Company for Executive Women
GRAND RAPIDS — Corewell Health was named to professional services and research firm Seramount’s 2023 Top 75 Companies ...
Community News
Business owner seeking successor so they can ‘stop and smell the roses’
NILES — East Main Gardens has been providing flower arrangements and the joy that comes along with them ...
News
Berrien County Commissioners commend Sheriff Bailey for years of work
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is more than three months away from his retirement, but ...
Community News
Madeline Bertrand Statue restored
ST. JOSEPH — A historic statue that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park in March and returned ...
Business
Niles City Council approves microbusiness licenses for two marijuana businesses
NILES — A new marijuana business is one step closer to serving the Niles community and an established ...
Education
Book discussions continue at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES — Students’ access to sexually explicit books and a book donation from a national non-profit organization dedicated ...
Giving
Lighthouse Chorus to host fundraiser to fight hunger in southwest Michigan
NILES — The Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus will host its annual Food Bank Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, ...
Crime/Court
Berrien Springs man gets prison time for sexually assaulting four girls
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this story, the headline incorrectly stated that Sheppler was sentenced to probation ...
Crime/Court
Niles teen gets probation for sexually assaulting minor
NILES — It was an emotional morning Friday as a Niles teen was sentenced on criminal sexual conduct ...
Business
Underground Laugh Lounge, The Study open in downtown Niles
NILES — A historic Niles building has a new lease on life as an entertainment venue filled with ...
Community News
MGLE hosts public hearing on Indeck air emissions request
NILES — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s virtual public hearing and information session Wednesday ...
Community News
Niles woman celebrates 75 years with Eastern Star
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A Niles resident was recognized for her decades of membership and dedication to an ...
Business
Niles Scream Park opens Friday for 50th season
NILES — One of Niles’ most popular fall attractions is celebrating five decades of fun and fear this ...
Education
Brandywine Community Schools ready for new school year
NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2023-2024 school ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township pursues early voting agreement with Berrien County
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees is gearing up for the changes being ...
Community News
LMC to host more than 60 colleges, universities at College Night
BENTON HARBOR — Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities are scheduled to participate in Lake Michigan ...
Community News
Ferry Street Resource Center returns to neighborhood
NILES — A local nonprofit that lost its home when the historic Ferry Street School was destroyed in ...
Community News
Niles Community Schools welcomes back students for 2023-24 school year
NILES — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the ...
Community News
Public hearing date set for Indeck air emissions permit request
NILES — The date and time has been set for a virtual informational meeting and public hearing on ...
