Business
Niles Scream Park raises $153,000 for local groups
NILES — The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn attractions, recently completed another successful season ...
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Education
APPLEGATE: Helping Build, Nurture and Guide our Learners – Thank You to All Niles Community Schools Staff
November has long been identified as a month of recognition, celebration and expressing thanks to those we appreciate. ...
Crime/Court
Area residents get jail time for loaded firearms in vehicles
NILES — Three area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for having a firearm in ...
Community News
Registration open for 2023 Greater Niles Sights and Lights Decorating Contest
NILES — Households with 49120 zip codes are gearing up to flex their creative muscles for what has ...
Crime/Court
Three Oaks man gets jail time for drunk driving
NILES — A Three Oaks man who has a prior conviction for drunk driving causing serious injury was ...
Community News
Niles moves forward with Wayne Street improvement project
NILES — A key city street in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles City ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation for Niles Township break-in
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for breaking into ...
Community News
Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, new study finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all ...
Community News
Local Christmas tree farms open for business
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community ...
Community News
Former Riverfront Optimist Club President ready for next chapter
NILES — Josh Sitarz strives to look on the bright side. That mindset served him well as the ...
Business
Local nonprofits to team up for holiday donation event
NILES — A new event is coming to Niles just in time for the holiday giving season. Sharing ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on domestic violence charges. John ...
Community News
Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation
NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for carrying concealed weapon
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison on weapon charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ...
Business
Couple to transform downtown Niles building into hair salon, restaurant space
NILES — A local couple is giving a once-vacant building a new lease on life. David and Jen ...
Business
Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Niles Nov. 25
NILES — A popular holiday event will be returning to downtown Niles next Saturday. The Niles City Council ...
Community News
Niles church to host Thanksgiving food basket giveaway Saturday
NILES — Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles, is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving Food ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
11 injured after Amtrak train strikes two vehicles in New Buffalo Township
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — 11 people were injured after an Amtrak train struck two vehicles Thursday evening at ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners, MEC to discuss broadband expansion agreements
ST. JOSEPH – A Nov. 28 meeting has been set with Midwest Energy and Communications and area township ...
Business
Leader Publications relocating to new downtown Niles location
NILES — Leader Publications is leaving the 217 N. 4th St. location it has known as home for ...
Community News
Four Flags Antiques’ window displays a hit with community
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business’ latest project has the community buzzing with memories of Christmas’ past. ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation for theft, domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man accused of theft and domestic violence was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien ...
Community News
Local singer-songwriter to perform in downtown Niles
NILES — Independent singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas packed the house this past weekend at Ignition Music Garage in Goshen. ...
Community News
Brandywine Community Schools hosts Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Friday to show its gratitude to local ...
Education
Howard-Ellis, Southside host Veterans Day celebrations
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ Howard-Ellis Elementary and Southside School hosted Veterans Day celebrations to honor Veterans in ...
