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Crime/Court

Niles woman sentenced on weapon, drunk driving charges

NILES — A Niles woman was sentenced to probation and jail on weapon and drunk driving charges in ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail, probation for drug possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man who didn’t show up for court for five years won’t get a mulligan ...

News

Niles City Council approves 2025 Memorial Day Parade

NILES — Floats, vehicles and more will parade down Main Street later this month in honor of the ...

Education

Brandywine school board approves personal finance course

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members approved a new course and new graduation requirement for ...

Newsletter Niles

Niles man gets prison time for drunk driving

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison for his seventh drunk driving-related conviction Monday in Berrien ...

Crime/Court

Niles man gets 15-45 years for child abuse

NILES — A Niles man who threw his three-month-old daughter on the ground was sentenced to prison Monday in ...

News

Corewell Health opens substance use treatment, education center

ST. JOSEPH — Corewell Health has announced the opening of a new substance use treatment and education center ...

Community News

Niles students baptized by Pope Leo XIV during 2014 visit

NILES — Before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost’s journey to the papacy led him through ...

Community News

Niles preservation projects earn statewide recognition

NILES — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing historic preservation projects across the state, including two in the City ...

Crime/Court

Area residents receive probation, jail sentences

NILES — Area residents received probation and jail terms Monday at the Niles courthouse. Tyshon Lamareon Newman, 23, ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: GOP supporters host ‘Stand up for Trump’ rally in downtown Niles

NILES — Community members gathered in front of Congressman Tim Walberg’s downtown Niles office Monday afternoon in support ...

Crime/Court

Man gets prison time for impregnating young girl

NILES — A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for sexually molesting a young girl and getting ...

Community News

Niles City Council approves trio of Riverfront Park festivals

NILES — Riverfront Park will be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike this summer. The council ...

Local Government

Niles bids farewell to utilities manager, welcomes new interim

NILES — After 12 years of dedicated service to Niles, Jeff Dunlap is retiring from his role as ...

Business

‘It changes lives’: Niles council members discuss NODE’s return

NILES — The grand opening of the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience last weekend was a hot topic at ...

Education

Brandywine looking to apply for sidewalk grant

NILES — The Brandywine school district is looking to apply for a $300,000 grant this year to add ...

Local Government

Niles approves social district permit, expands Commons Area

NILES — A downtown business is now able to serve adult beverages to enjoy outside of its establishment ...

Crime/Court

Area residents sentenced on assault, drug charges

NILES — Area residents were sentenced for assault, drug and other charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court ...

Business

PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates return of The NODE

NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience made its long-awaited debut Saturday and community members and business owners ...

Business

NODE grand opening celebration set for Saturday

NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience is set to make its long-awaited debut this weekend and community ...

News

Berrien County commissioners talk opioid settlement

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners received an update on how the county’s opioid settlement funds are being ...

Business

Niles Township trustees approve ordinances to allow adult-use marijuana businesses

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — After several months of deliberation, the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees voted to ...

Crime/Court

Area residents get jail time on drug charges

NILES – Two Niles residents were sentenced to jail Monday in the Berrien County Trial Court at the ...

Local Government

Berrien County dispatchers honored

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners honored the county’s 911 dispatchers during their weekly meeting Thursday morning. Six ...

News

Niles approves annual Renaissance Faire for May

NILES — Fans of kings, queens and knights will have a chance to celebrate next month. The Niles ...

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