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Business

Shelton’s Farm Market to close after 77 years

NILES TOWNSHIP – A business that has served the Michiana community for decades will soon be closing its ...

Education

Debate continues at Brandywine on new Title IX rules

NILES — Brandywine School Board members continue to grapple with questions on how to handle new federal Title ...

Crime/Court

Niles woman gets prison time for home invasion

NILES — A Niles woman was also sentenced to prison for home invasion Monday in Berrien County Trial ...

Community News

US-12 and M-51 changes as rebuilding progresses in Niles

NILES — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has changed traffic patterns on US-12 and M-51 in Niles, ...

Community News

Revived Niles-Buchanan NAACP chapter elects new officers

NILES — A historical organization aiming to help address the needs of the community has returned to the ...

Community News

County Historical Association raising funds to create Leader Publications Archives

NILES — A local organization is raising funds to preserve and interpret the history, heritage and culture of ...

Community News

County Commission receives update on 500 Circle project

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update Thursday on the county’s 500 Circle project in Buchanan. ...

Crime/Court

Area residents sentenced in Berrien County Court

NILES — Several area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse.    Brian ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for possessing weapon

NILES — A Niles man is going back to prison on a weapons charge after being sentenced Monday ...

Crime/Court

Former Niles area resident gets jail time, probation for criminal sexual conduct

CASSOPOLIS — A former Niles area resident was sentenced to jail and probation Friday in Cass County Circuit ...

Community News

New Niles Rotary Club seeks new members, outreach

NILES — Last month, community members celebrated the re-introduction of the new Niles Rotary Club to the area. ...

Education

Brandywine podcast to return next week

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools has announced the launch of the second year of the district’s ...

Business

Niles Scream Park opens for 2024 season Friday

NILES — A cursed ship, a creepy crypt and fearsome forest are just a few of the horrific ...

Community News

Lake Michigan College celebrates first Police Academy graduating class in 40 years

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College recognized 14 recruits last week for successfully completing the College’s first Police ...

Community News

Niles approves three-year utility rate increases

NILES — The Niles City Council moved 6-1 to approve three-year rate adjustments for the city’s electric, water ...

Business

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations

BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $98,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...

Community News

State suspends Niles child care center’s license after finding 65 violations

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential Child Care Licensing Bureau has ...

Community News

Fernwood Botanical Garden welcomes new Director of Horticulture

NILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden has announced a new hire to the garden’s horticulture team.  Jonathon Hensley, Director ...

Community News

Keeping Michiana buzzing: Local beekeepers club celebrates five years

DOWAGIAC — A local club is celebrating five years of educating southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator. ...

News

Ready for Warfield: Junior QB ready to lead Brandywine offense

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP –— When Brandywine football opens its season against Hartford on Thursday, there will be a ...

Education

Brandywine board members continue debate on policy changes

NILES — Brandywine School Board members appear to agree on the need to protect students in the light ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for assaulting girlfriend

NILES — A Niles man who severely beat his girlfriend last December was sentenced to prison Monday in ...

Business

NODE construction to begin next month in downtown Niles

NILES — Construction will soon begin on Niles’ planned public outdoor space in the heart of downtown. Construction ...

Community News

Niles approves annual Apple Festival

NILES — The Apple Festival Committee’s request to conduct the 52nd annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival from ...

Community News

Niles council approves revolving loan for RadioShack

NILES — A popular Niles business will be able to complete its move to downtown with support from ...

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