Local Government
ELECTION 2022: Niles Township marijuana proposal fails; Township police millage passes
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Voters turned down a proposal that would have allowed marijuana establishments to set up ...
Community News
ELECTION 2022: Berrien County school board races
BERRIEN COUNTY — Local school board election results continue to trickle in Tuesday night. Listed below are the ...
Local Government
Niles Charter Township Supervisor resigns after 21 days
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s Supervisor is stepping down 21 days after taking the role. The ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for vehicle theft
NILES – A Niles man who drove away a car left running outside a local convenience store is ...
Business
A business is brewing: Coffeehouse, wine bar coming to downtown Niles
NILES — Lovers of coffee and wine will soon be able to enjoy both beverages in one location. ...
Business
Homestory Vintage opens in downtown Niles
NILES — Cat Dobecki remembers her first time as an antique vendor like it was yesterday. “My first ...
College
Niles High School receives funding from McDonald’s MAC Grant Program
NILES — Niles High School students will soon have new video equipment and software to produce their daily ...
Business
New business forced to reschedule grand opening due to inspection issues
NILES — A local business was forced to close 30 minutes before its grand opening on Wednesday due ...
Community News
Niles business nominated for Better Business Bureau award
NILES — A Niles business has been recognized for its dedication to integrity and ethical practices. Custom Computer ...
Education
Brandywine to host Veterans Day breakfast for community veterans
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools will be holding its first Veterans Day breakfast on November 11 ...
Business
New downtown Niles vintage store to host grand opening Wednesday
NILES — Cat Dobecki remembers her first time as an antique vendor like it was yesterday. “My first ...
Community News
Greater Niles Haunt Your House Decorating Contest winners announced
NILES — The dust has settled and the cobwebs have been cleared, while the winners of the Greater ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time for domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man with an assaultive history was sentenced to jail. Gage P. Unger, 29, of ...
Community News
Wolverine Pipe Line partners with United Way, Meals on Wheels for annual Day of Caring
NILES — A group of local organizations teamed up to give a local veteran a hand last week. ...
News
Local communities gear up for Halloween
Here is a listing of the trick or treat and trunk or treat times in Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, ...
Local Government
State representative candidates participate in forum
NILES — State Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Niles, squared off Monday night with his Democratic opponent, Naomi Ludman of ...
Community News
City council to consider rezoning parcels for Dairy Queen expansion
NILES — A local eatery could soon be expanding its business space. The Niles City Council approved the ...
Niles
WATCH: Niles’ Julian Means-Flewellen talks rivalry win over Dowagiac
ST. JOSEPH — The Niles football team rolled to a 53-7 win over rival Dowagiac Friday and Julian ...
Birthdays
Niles resident celebrates 103rd birthday
NILES — Friends and family gathered Friday at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living, 1147 S. 3rd St., to ...
Community News
Niles, Dowagiac schools host “Socktober” donation drives
NILES — Niles High School will be facing off against rival Dowagiac in football tonight, but more than ...
Local Government
Curran named new Niles Charter Township Supervisor
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got a first look at proposed Silver Beach County Park improvements at ...
Business
New lease on life: Buchanan manufacturer purchases Leader Publications building
NILES — A local business owner will be “taking the lead” on developing one of the city’s historic ...
Business
Niles business owner honored at Michigan Women Forward’s 53 Voices event
DETROIT — A Niles resident was recognized for her business endeavors. Aiyenede Akhigbe of Niles, recently won third ...
Education
Brandywine teacher implements ‘flexible seating’ plan
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local teacher’s classroom has new feng shui that is fostering an improved learning ...
Community News
Brandywine celebrates National Principals Month
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district celebrated its leadership. The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education ...
