Community News
SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers
NILES — SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company has received reports that scammers are using the internet to post false ...
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Business
Niles High School hosts annual College, Career Day
NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Thursday with students eager to learn more about career ...
Business
Empowering Growth: Niles economic grants catalyst for local prosperity
By Ryan Boeskool Executive Director, Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce In a time when economic development is the ...
Education
Brandywine to host final bond proposal forum April 30
NILES — The final community forum about the Brandywine school district’s zero millage increase bond proposal will be ...
Business
Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery to close after five years in downtown Niles
NILES — A local business will be closing its doors later this month. Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery, ...
Community News
GoFundMe created for Niles family involved in fatal crash
NILES — A GoFundMe account has been launched to support a Niles family involved in a deadly crash ...
Community News
Niles to close section of 2nd Street for outdoor hub
NILES — Niles City Council members voted 5-2 Monday night to move forward with plans to close off ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for shooting at firefighters with BB gun
NILES — A 35-year-old Niles man who shot at firefighters with a BB gun was given probation and ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners honor late sculptor Richard Hunt
ST. JOSEPH — Famed sculptor Richard Hunt, whose work graces the Niles riverfront, was honored Thursday by the ...
Community News
New perspectives: Local students appointed to Niles nonprofit board
NILES — A popular annual summer attraction aims to expand its reach and preserve its future with the ...
Community News
Garden club to feature local birding expert April 16
SAWYER — The River Valley Garden Club’s April 16 meeting will feature Lynea Hinchman, a birding expert and ...
Business
Niles Scream Park announces closure of Haunted Hayride, new attraction to take its place
NILES — Significant changes are coming to one of southwest Michigan’s most popular fall attractions. The park announced ...
Community News
Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game
NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening ...
Business
Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub
NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts
NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations ...
Education
Brandywine school board honors winter sports standouts
NILES — Brandywine’s state championship runs the last few weeks overshadowed Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Board ...
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. ...
Crime/Court
Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested
NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for home invasion
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Justin ...
Business
2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets probation for assaulting child
NILES — A Niles woman who hit her daughter with a wooden spoon was sentenced Monday to probation. ...
Community News
Niles couple pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud charges
LANSING — A Niles couple charged with several felony counts of Medicaid fraud through their counseling practice pled ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Developing: National Standard closes after 117 years in Niles
NILES — A manufacturer that has called Niles home for 117 years is closing its doors. National Standard, ...
Local Government
Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and ...
Community News
Mount Calvary to host 5K Walk March 30 in downtown Niles
NILES — A local church is aiming to bring the community together with its new Easter weekend event. ...
