Business
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Niles authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects
NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of two suspects ...
Local Government
Berrien County unofficial primary election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County for the Feb. 27 primary ...
Crime/Court
Area women sentenced on drunk driving charges
NILES — Two area women were sentenced for drunk driving offenses Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Savannah ...
Community News
Niles’ first Black police officer dies
NILES — Hubert “Herbie” Ingram, the City of Niles’ first Black police officer, has died. He was 82. ...
Crime/Court
Benton Harbor woman gets jail time for Niles Lowe’s theft
NILES — A Benton Harbor woman who took part in a theft last year from the Niles Lowe’s ...
Community News
Niles Township Hall renovation, expansion layout plan approved by board
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for an improved township hall is one step closer to ...
Community News
Niles moves forward with 3rd Street Home Repair Project
NILES — A key city corridor in need of improvements will soon receive attention as part of a ...
Community News
Five Brandywine staff members nominated for Excellence in Education Awards
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Five staff members from a local school have been recognized for their support and ...
Community News
Tyler won’t seek re-election as Berrien County Clerk
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the ...
Community News
Local middle school robotics team to compete in national tournament
GRANDVILLE — A local robotics team has punched its ticket to a VEX Robotics national competition. Robo Tech ...
Community News
Organizations commemorate 1781 February Raid in Niles ceremony
NILES — A special ceremony was held Saturday to commemorate an American Revolutionary War event that led to ...
Education
Niles Community Schools Superintendent to step down in 2025
NILES — Niles Community Schools announced at last night’s Board of Education meeting that after nine years of ...
Business
Shelton’s Jimbo Shelton wins Pat Moody Award
NILES — A local businessman has been recognized for his decades of success and service in the community. ...
Community News
Cass County discusses potential law enforcement millage
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are taking the first steps toward putting a law enforcement millage on the ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Elementary school hosts 100th birthday party for retired schoolteacher
NILES — A local elementary school celebrated its 100th day of classes in a special way. Howard-Ellis Elementary ...
Education
Niles 5th grader wins statewide art contest
NILES — A local elementary schooler was recognized for her artistic talents in a statewide competition. Janet Palmisano, ...
Community News
Salvation Army of Niles announces new building project
NILES — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in need in ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves CDBG Action Plan amendments, discusses zoning
NILES — The Niles City Council tackled several topics during its Monday meeting including the city’s Community Development ...
Community News
Brandywine talks new elementary, middle school curriculum, career tech opportunities
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education’s February meeting featured reports on the success of a new elementary ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets prison time for retail fraud
NILES — A South Bend man who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from two Niles Township ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for Niles vehicle theft
NILES — A Dowagiac man who stole a car in Niles was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police
NILES — A Niles man who fled police and failed to stop at the scene of a property ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners host Feb. 8 meeting
ST. JOSEPH — Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting featured an honorary resolution for a historic Niles church as ...
Community News
‘We’re all family’: Local dance studio produces Miss Dowagiac, Miss Niles
DOWAGIAC — Natasha Griggs and Amelia Rodgers are used to sharing the stage as members of the Miss ...
