Business
Niles woman to open paint-your-own ceramics studio in downtown Niles
NILES — A new business aims to provide customers with a fun, creative activity in the heart of ...
Business
Local business to host outdoor artisan market
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A local business will soon play host to dozens of small businesses from across Michiana. ...
Community News
Niles woman refiles petition to recall school board members
NILES — A Niles woman whose recall petitions against Niles Community Schools board members were rejected by the ...
Community News
MEDC presents Winter Strategies Report for downtown Niles
NILES — Michigan Economic Development Corporation certified planner Christopher Germaine was on hand Monday to give the Niles ...
News
Spectrum Health: Employee accessed patient contact information for outside use
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland has issued a statement regarding a potential security breech by an employee ...
Community News
Niles approves $42K YMCA toddler playground project
NILES — The Niles City Council recently voted to move forward with its YMCA Playground Project. During its ...
News
Berrien County commissioners approve raises for themselves, employees
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County elected officials are getting a pay raise after action Thursday by the Berrien ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Strong winds cause damage, power outages across Michiana
NILES — Strong wind gusts damaged property and left thousands without power across Michiana Thursday. According to a ...
News
Fourth of July fireworks show set for July 1
NILES — Bright, colorful lights will be returning to Niles’ night sky on Fourth of July weekend. The ...
News
Second COVID-19 boosters available to eligible Berrien County residents
BENTON HARBOR — Following updated guidance from the Federal Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
Community News
Berrien County Election Commission rejects petition language against Niles board members
ST. JOSEPH — A trio of recall petitions targeting three Niles school board members were rejected by the ...
Community News
City Council approves $103K Riverfront Amphitheater Repairs Project
NILES — A popular outdoor event space will soon be receiving a makeover. The Niles City Council unanimously ...
News
Two already serving prison sentenced Friday on additional charges
CASSOPOLIS — Two men were sentenced who are already in prison Friday in Cass County Court. Mark Kuzmits, ...
Education
Cass County justice group talks Critical Race Theory, forgiveness
CASS COUNTY — Layered on top of a black and white photograph reads a quote from Dr. Martin ...
Community News
Niles native creates art in solidarity with Ukraine
NILES — The conflict unfolding in Ukraine has inspired a Niles native to take up arms with her ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Virtual honor flight brings recognition to area veterans
NILES — A local youth organization honored a pair of veterans by allowing them to experience the nation’s ...
Education
Teen driving initiative making an impact at Brandywine Community Schools
NILES — “Click it or ticket,” said Click-It Cricket. Strive for a Safer Drive, a teen driving initiative ...
Education
Color, creativity characterize SMC graphic design projects
DOWAGIAC — Outside Southwestern Michigan College’s Mac lab on the Dale A. Lyons Building’s second floor, it’s easy ...
Business
Wings Etc. Niles to celebrate 15 years in business
NILES — In 1994, Niles resident Jim Weaver opened the first Wings Etc. Grill & Pub in Mishawaka, ...
Local Government
Niles Township submits petition for Bell Road Drain maintenance, improvements
NILES TOWNSHIP — Drainage issues that have long plagued portions of Niles Township will soon be addressed. The ...
News
Two felons sent to prison on weapons charges
NILES — A police chase in a stolen car led two men to prison in Berrien County Court ...
Education
Buchanan High School wins Sen. LaSata’s Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament
NILES — A government official is giving a local high school recognition for showcasing its school spirit. Buchanan ...
Business
Niles DDA asks residents for input on future downtown outdoor space
NILES — The Niles Downtown Development Authority/Main Street is asking the community for input as it explores options ...
News
Police find meth residue when towing car, owner sentenced
Dustin Oakes, 34, of Carberry Road in Niles, pleaded guilty to four drug-related charges. He pleaded guilty to ...
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $13,000 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of the dunk tank for a cause Saturday afternoon. ...
