Berrien County
Niles man gets probation resisting, obstructing police
NILES — Alan Michael Baldwin, 48, of Niles, was sentenced for resisting and obstructing police Monday by Berrien ...
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Community News
Niles History Center to host annual Spring Open House
NILES — A local museum will be opening its doors to celebrate the start of the 2022 season ...
Business
‘Absolutely incredible’: Mayor tries new BBQ restaurant, shares opening date
DOWAGIAC — The hardwood has been stacked, the smokers have been fired up and menu taste testing is ...
Berrien County
Niles man sentenced for possession of ammunition
NILES — A Niles man will have to walk the walk and not just talk the talk if ...
Community News
Faire play: Niles Renaissance Faire returns to Plym Park – GALLERY
NILES — A popular festival returned to Plym Park Saturday and Sunday to transport guests back in time ...
Business
Crafts, cats and laughs: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts artisan market – GALLERY
CASSOPOLIS — With a cool breeze sweeping across the plain, vendors from across Michiana descended on a local ...
Business
Cars for kids: Niles man finds success with toy vehicle dealership business
NILES — A Niles car dealership continues to provide quality vehicles and service to Niles’ smallest clients. Martinez ...
Community News
Niles Cedar Lane participates in Riverfront Park cleanup project
NILES — Niles Cedar Lane students returned to Riverfront Park Thursday morning for the park’s annual cleanup project. ...
Community News
‘Long Live Gavin’: Family, friends host vigil for Niles teen killed in shooting
NILES — “Long Live Gavin”. Dozens of community members – several wearing “LLG” t-shirts – gathered near the ...
Community News
Niles Community Schools talks classroom libraries, book-vetting process
NILES — Niles Community Schools presented the board of education with an update on the state of its ...
Community News
GoFundMe launched for family of Niles teen killed in shooting
NILES — A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of the 14-year-old Niles teen who was ...
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 ...
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 ...
