Education
Niles Community Schools adopts new art curriculum
NILES — A new curriculum is on the way for Niles Community Schools’ art department. The NCS Board ...
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Community News
Niles man gets prison time for meth possession
NILES — A Niles man was sent back to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Business
Anew Divine Beauty Salon hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — A Niles business that opened last year was finally able to celebrate with the community. The ...
Cassopolis
Local schools, businesses receive United Way awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional nonprofit has acknowledged local businesses and schools for their generosity and community contributions. ...
Business
Four Flags Area Apple Festival hosts second annual Spring Market
NILES — The second-annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival Spring Market took place May 14-15 at the Apple ...
Berrien County
PHOTO STORY: Local royalty, bands shine at 116th Blossomtime Parade
ST. JOSEPH — With redbud trees in full bloom and a cool breeze dusting pollen across the landscape, ...
Buchanan
Photo story: Fernwood hosts annual Spring Garden Market
NILES — A popular artisan market made its long-awaited return from pandemic hiatus Saturday morning. Fernwood Botanical Garden, ...
Brandywine Education
Incoming Brandywine superintendent ‘excited’ to lead district
NILES — Brandywine Middle/High School Principal Travis Walker likes to joke that he “went into the family business” ...
Business
Niles City Council approves provisional certificates for new marijuana business
NILES — The Niles City Council approved provisional certificates for Class C grow and processing to Craft Hydroponic ...
Community News
City council approves 200K Plym Park parking lot project
NILES — A local park will soon be receiving a new infrastructure project. The Niles City Council approved ...
Community News
Dowagiac River experts urge caution following recent water rescue
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP – An emergency water rescue involving several kayakers on the Dowagiac River last week brought ...
Cass County
Couple injured in two-motorcycle crash in Howard Township
NILES — A couple was hospitalized after a two-motorcycle crash in Howard Township, according to the Cass County ...
Buchanan
Local students named to SMC spring honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 42 students to the President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. ...
Business
National Standard demolition complete; Niles Inn project enters second phase
NILES — Two facilities long considered eyesores by residents and passersby are in the process of being repurposed ...
Breaking News
Niles man convicted for shooting MSP trooper
NILES — A four day jury trial in Berrien County Trial Court concluded Friday with a Niles man ...
Breaking News
Teen killed in Niles apartment complex shooting
NILES — The Niles Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one teen dead at a Niles ...
Buchanan
Honor Credit Union announces partnership with Redbud Insurance Services
BUCHANAN — Two Buchanan businesses are joining forces to better serve the community. Honor Credit Union, 117 Red ...
Business
Niles DDA presents ‘downtown outdoor hub’ survey results
NILES — The results of a survey given to Niles residents seeking input as the city explores options ...
Community News
Niles Renaissance Faire returns to Plym Park May 21
NILES — The trumpet has been sounded, signaling the return of the Niles Renaissance Faire. The annual event ...
Berrien County
Reproductive rights supporters rally in Niles
NILES — More than 50 people gathered in front of the Chapin Mansion Sunday morning for a rally ...
Community News
Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving
NILES — Stefan Quincy Blakemore, 31, of Fulkerson Road in Niles, pleaded guilty to third degree fleeing police ...
Brandywine Education
Local poet wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize
NILES — A local poet added a Pulitzer Prize to her long list of achievements. Famed poet Diane ...
Buchanan
Niles woman sentenced to jail, probation for meth possession
NILES — A Niles woman found in possession of meth was sentenced by Berrien County Trial Court Judge ...
Community News
Niles man sentenced for tampering, delivery of meth
NILES – A Niles man is going to prison after pleading guilty to tampering with evidence and delivery ...
Community News
11 kayakers rescued from Dowagiac River
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP – Emergency crews successfully completed a water rescue Sunday afternoon. Niles Township Fire Department and ...
