Education
Brandywine school board approves personal finance course
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members approved a new course and new graduation requirement for ...
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Local Government
Buchanan to re-establish DDA
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners have taken the final step to bring back the Downtown Development Authority to ...
Newsletter Niles
Niles man gets prison time for drunk driving
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison for his seventh drunk driving-related conviction Monday in Berrien ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets 15-45 years for child abuse
NILES — A Niles man who threw his three-month-old daughter on the ground was sentenced to prison Monday in ...
News
Corewell Health opens substance use treatment, education center
ST. JOSEPH — Corewell Health has announced the opening of a new substance use treatment and education center ...
Community News
Niles students baptized by Pope Leo XIV during 2014 visit
NILES — Before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost’s journey to the papacy led him through ...
Community News
Niles preservation projects earn statewide recognition
NILES — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing historic preservation projects across the state, including two in the City ...
Local Government
Revitalization grants bring millions to Buchanan, Cassopolis
NILES — More than $2 million in revitalization and placemaking grants are heading to southwest Michigan as part ...
Crime/Court
Area residents receive probation, jail sentences
NILES — Area residents received probation and jail terms Monday at the Niles courthouse. Tyshon Lamareon Newman, 23, ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: GOP supporters host ‘Stand up for Trump’ rally in downtown Niles
NILES — Community members gathered in front of Congressman Tim Walberg’s downtown Niles office Monday afternoon in support ...
Crime/Court
Man gets prison time for impregnating young girl
NILES — A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for sexually molesting a young girl and getting ...
News
Berrien County Health Department hosting community baby shower for first-time expectant parents
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department will host a Community Baby Shower for first-time expectant parents ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves trio of Riverfront Park festivals
NILES — Riverfront Park will be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike this summer. The council ...
Local Government
Niles bids farewell to utilities manager, welcomes new interim
NILES — After 12 years of dedicated service to Niles, Jeff Dunlap is retiring from his role as ...
Business
‘It changes lives’: Niles council members discuss NODE’s return
NILES — The grand opening of the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience last weekend was a hot topic at ...
Education
Brandywine looking to apply for sidewalk grant
NILES — The Brandywine school district is looking to apply for a $300,000 grant this year to add ...
Local Government
Niles approves social district permit, expands Commons Area
NILES — A downtown business is now able to serve adult beverages to enjoy outside of its establishment ...
Local Government
Buchanan commissioners receive construction updates
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners received construction updates Monday and took action on items related to the re-establishment ...
Crime/Court
Area residents sentenced on assault, drug charges
NILES — Area residents were sentenced for assault, drug and other charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates return of The NODE
NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience made its long-awaited debut Saturday and community members and business owners ...
Business
NODE grand opening celebration set for Saturday
NILES — The Niles Outdoor Dining Experience is set to make its long-awaited debut this weekend and community ...
News
Berrien County commissioners talk opioid settlement
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners received an update on how the county’s opioid settlement funds are being ...
Business
Sturgis Bank promotes Berrien County retail managers
STURGIS — Sturgis Bank has announced several promotions for team members headquartered in Berrien County. Nicholas Barber has been ...
Business
Storm-damaged Buchanan restaurant to reopen for business
BUCHANAN — A popular downtown Buchanan restaurant is reopening for business after storm-related damage shut their doors for ...
Business
Niles Township trustees approve ordinances to allow adult-use marijuana businesses
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — After several months of deliberation, the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees voted to ...
