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Crime/Court

Niles murder suspect found competent to stand trial

NILES — The case against a Missouri man charged with the 2023 death of a Niles man is ...

Community News

Miss Dowagiac 2025 Amelia Bakeman receives Key to City

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons handed over the Key to the City to Dowagiac’s new royalty during ...

Crime/Court

Niles man charged with accosting children for immoral purposes, other crimes

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 38 year-old Niles man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations ...

Birthdays

Niles resident celebrates 101 years

NILES — A Niles resident celebrated a birthday milestone Monday. Brentwood at Niles resident Jeanette Thornton celebrated her ...

Crime/Court

Illinois woman gets jail time for stolen vehicle

NILES — An Illinois woman who stole a car in Illinois before ending up being stopped in Berrien ...

Crime/Court

Trial date set for man charged with killing Eau Claire firefighter

ST.  JOSEPH — A trial date has been set for an Eau Claire man accused in the death ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail, probation for drunk driving

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to jail, probation and community service for felony drunk driving.       ...

Local Government

Protesters rally in Niles against possible Medicaid cuts

NILES — More than 90 protesters gathered in front of Representative Tim Walberg’s Niles office Monday afternoon to ...

Crime/Court

Area residents receive jail sentences

NILES — Two area residents were given jail sentences Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles ...

Business

Annual Restaurant Week returns to Niles

NILES — A popular week-long celebration has returned this week to eateries throughout the city of Niles. The ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for stealing vehicle

 CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man already in prison was given another prison term Friday in Cass County Circuit ...

Business

The Grateful Pie Company at Fernwood hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

NILES — A new addition to the Niles-Buchanan culinary scene was celebrated with much fanfare Wednesday afternoon. Business ...

Education

Brandywine school board hosts CTE programs

NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members heard reports about the district’s Career Technical Education programs at their ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for drug, tampering charges

NILES — A Niles man is headed to prison after being sentenced Monday on drug and other charges ...

Community News

Niles History Center launches Ferry Street School Memorial Park fundraiser

NILES — The Niles History Center has launched a new initiative to help the former site of Ferry ...

Education

Brandywine school board talks construction projects

NILES – Brandywine school district officials are gearing up for the start of construction for some of the ...

Education

Niles teacher wins Excellence in Education Award from Michigan Lottery

NILES — A Berrien County educator known for the positive impact he has in his school and community ...

Community News

Protesters rally against HR 22/SAVE Act in downtown Niles

NILES — Community members gathered in downtown Niles Monday afternoon to protest against a bill that critics say ...

Community News

‘It was wonderful’: Senior couples renew wedding vows at Niles assisted living center

NILES — It was a special day for seniors at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living Thursday.  Three couples ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for drug trafficking

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man found guilty of drug trafficking was sentenced to prison last week in Cass ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Protesters rally against Musk, DOGE in downtown Niles

NILES — More than 50 people gathered in downtown Niles Monday afternoon for a rally protesting the actions of ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail time for assaulting neighbor

NILES — A Niles man who got into a dispute with a neighbor was sentenced to jail Monday ...

Community News

Niles assisted living community leader earns national recognition

NILES — Brentwood at Niles has announced that Executive Director Lynda Sallee has been honored as a runner-up ...

Local Government

Berrien County Treasurer offers tips to avoid foreclosure

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Treasurer Shelly Weich is once again going out to local communities to meet ...

Community News

Niles Township board provides update on township hall, recreational marijuana

NILES — Niles Charter Township Board members tackled a number of subjects at their meeting Monday, including the ...

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