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 ...
Community News
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 ...
Education
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 ...
Breaking News
Niles man convicted for shooting MSP trooper
NILES — A four day jury trial in Berrien County Trial Court concluded Friday with a Niles man ...
Breaking News
Teen killed in Niles apartment complex shooting
NILES — The Niles Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one teen dead at a Niles ...
Business
Honor Credit Union announces partnership with Redbud Insurance Services
BUCHANAN — Two Buchanan businesses are joining forces to better serve the community. Honor Credit Union, 117 Red ...
Business
Niles DDA presents ‘downtown outdoor hub’ survey results
NILES — The results of a survey given to Niles residents seeking input as the city explores options ...
Community News
Niles Renaissance Faire returns to Plym Park May 21
NILES — The trumpet has been sounded, signaling the return of the Niles Renaissance Faire. The annual event ...
Community News
Ex Berrien County Sheriff’s deputy charged with embezzlement
NILES — A former Berrien County Sheriff’s Department officer has been charged with three counts of embezzlement. Trent ...
Community News
Reproductive rights supporters rally in Niles
NILES — More than 50 people gathered in front of the Chapin Mansion Sunday morning for a rally ...
Community News
Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving
NILES — Stefan Quincy Blakemore, 31, of Fulkerson Road in Niles, pleaded guilty to third degree fleeing police ...
Community News
Local poet wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize
NILES — A local poet added a Pulitzer Prize to her long list of achievements. Famed poet Diane ...
Community News
Niles woman sentenced to jail, probation for meth possession
NILES — A Niles woman found in possession of meth was sentenced by Berrien County Trial Court Judge ...
Community News
Niles man sentenced for tampering, delivery of meth
NILES – A Niles man is going to prison after pleading guilty to tampering with evidence and delivery ...
Community News
11 kayakers rescued from Dowagiac River
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP – Emergency crews successfully completed a water rescue Sunday afternoon. Niles Township Fire Department and ...
Community News
Brandywine 2022 valedictorians share Bobcat experiences
NILES TOWNSHIP — A trio of Brandywine High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top ...
News
GALLERY: Hundreds march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
GRAND RAPIDS — Hundreds of indigenous people and allies from across Michigan gathered Thursday at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in ...
News
MSP Niles’ inaugural Purses with a Purpose program a success
NILES — The Michigan State Police Niles Post saw a successful first year of its Purses with a ...
College
Niles woman, Edwardsburg grad named Perry Award recipient at Mississippi College
CLINTON, MS — A local woman was recently recognized for her academic efforts in college. Ann Marks – ...
Business
Second annual Apple Festival Spring Market set for next week
NILES – Seventy vendors and 15 food trucks will arrive at the Four Flags Area Apple Festival grounds ...
Education
Tri-County Head Start to celebrate 50 years of serving children
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In 1972, Orion Flowers started Tri-County Head Start with a vision to change the lives ...
Business
Fernwood Botanical Garden to host Spring Garden Market
NILES — A local botanical garden and nature preserve is ushering in the spring season with a horticultural ...
Education
Dowagiac grad delivers commencement speech at SMC graduation
DOWAGIAC — Two Latina women spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2022 April 30 at ...
Community News
Niles High School student organizes tree planting project
Sawyer Lundberg, a 10th grader at Niles High School, dropped off 78 tree saplings to St. Mary’s School ...
