Community News
Niles to resurface downtown city-owned parking lots
NILES — Downtown Niles parking lots in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. Niles City Council ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for drug, domestic violence charges
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on drug ...
Newsletter Edwardsburg
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $108,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...
Education
Niles Community Schools responds to school bus incident
UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for meth delivery
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man with a long criminal record is going back to prison after being sentenced ...
Community News
Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ ...
Community News
Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production
NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew ...
Business
Grief support center to host food truck fundraiser March 24 in downtown Niles
NILES — A Niles nonprofit offering community members a space to help process grief in their own way ...
Education
Brandywine Community Schools to host bond information session Wednesday
NILES — The date has been set for the first of at least four bond information sessions leading ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart man gets jail time for attempted Niles Township theft
NILES — Devonte Quayshon Allen, 31, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny under false pretenses $1,000 to ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart man gets jail time for fleeing, resisting police
NILES — An Elkhart man who fled police in Niles Charter Township last December sentenced to jail Monday ...
Local Government
Berrien County Treasurer helping taxpayers avoid foreclosure
ST. JOSEPH — In tough economic times, losing one’s home for nonpayment of back taxes can be a ...
Business
‘A new opportunity’: Boxing gym with global reach relocates to Niles
NILES — A boxing gym owned by Golden Glove-winning boxers now calls Niles home. Clare Morris Ramirez and ...
Business
2nd & Main celebrates first anniversary with new specials, wine bar preview
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is celebrating its one year anniversary in style. 2nd & Main, ...
Community News
M-51 traffic shift in Niles begins Monday
NILES — With bridge demolition now complete, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to ...
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 ...
