Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to prison on criminal sexual conduct charge
NILES — A Niles man already in prison for criminal sexual conduct was given another prison term. Taiten ...
Community News
Brandywine community raises concerns after school board approves new committees
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education established several new committees on curriculum, sexually explicit materials and other ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for stealing brother’s vehicle
NILES – A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for stealing his ...
Crime/Court
Former sheriff’s department lieutenant gets jail time in embezzlement case
NILES — A former Berrien County Sheriff’s Department lieutenant was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Business
Rep. Walberg visits Niles manufacturers
NILES — Niles was host to a special visitor Thursday. 5th District Congressman Tim Walberg visited and toured ...
Community News
Author hosts book discussion on father’s relationship with MLK, civil rights movement
NILES — A local author hosted a discussion on her latest book detailing her white father’s role in ...
Community News
‘An overwhelming success’: DDA sees successful Hunter Ice Festival turnout
NILES — The Hunter Ice Festival took over downtown Niles this past weekend, much to the delight of ...
Community News
Niles Haunted House announces scholarship opportunities for local high school seniors
NILES — A local organization will be offering scholarship opportunities to Niles area seniors. The Niles Haunted House ...
Community News
HOPE at Niles, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church host annual MLK Community Breakfast
NILES — Dozens of community members celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a community ...
Education
Brandywine Community honors school board members for annual recognition month
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan ...
News
El Amigo Pepe to close restaurant, transition to food truck
NILES — A local restaurant will soon be closing its doors but the window to its food truck ...
Uncategorized
Niles resident sent to hospital after leaving roadway and striking brush
A Niles resident was sent to the hospital after her vehicle left the roadway and struck some brush ...
News
Leader Publications promotes managing editor
NILES — Maxwell Harden has been named the managing editor of Leader Publications’ weekly newspapers that includes Niles ...
Local Government
Berrien County to look into Niles real estate opportunities for road department
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County commissioners have authorized county staff to pursue buying real estate possibly in the ...
Education
New-look Brandywine school board hosts first meeting of year
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education began 2023 with the election of officers ...
News
MSP investigating fatal two-semi Bertrand Township crash
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A crash involving two semi trucks in Bertrand Township has been confirmed to be fatal, ...
News
MSP investigating two-semi truck crash in Bertrand Township
NILES — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a Monday afternoon crash involving two semi trucks on US-12 ...
Education
Lake Michigan College to seek millage renewal
BENTON HARBOR — A local college is asking taxpayers to support an operating millage proposal for the purpose ...
Community News
McKee, Dixon crowned 2023 Mr. and Miss Niles
DOWAGIAC — The new Mr. and Miss Niles were crowned in style. When the dust settled, Audrey Dixon ...
Breaking News
Niles Mancino’s to close at end of month
NILES — A local restaurant announced it will be closing its doors later this month. Paul and Brenda ...
Community News
Local organizations to host annual MLK Community Breakfast
NILES — HOPE at Niles and Mount Calvary Baptist Church are gearing up to host their annual breakfast ...
Crime/Court
Indiana man gets prison time for Niles Township vehicle theft
NILES — An Indiana man was sentenced to prison for taking a car that didn’t belong to him ...
Community News
Brandywine superintendent receives positive evaluation, contract extension
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a contract extension for Superintendent ...
News
Three sent to hospital following car-SMCAS ambulance crash on US-12
A two-vehicle accident that included a SMACAS ambulance sent three to local hospitals Thursday morning.
Crime/Court
Niles man gets 13 years in prison for home invasion, sexual assault
NILES — A Niles man is going to prison for the next 13 years for breaking into a ...
