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Niles Schools approves contract for new superintendent; two administrators to be laid off »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
The Niles Community Schools Board of Education approved a contract for newly selected superintendent Richard Weigel at Monday night’s meeting.
The terms of the contract are that Weigel will start on April 19 at a salary of $125,000, the minimum on the job posting. The start date comes about two months before [...]
New Buffalo’s Kyra Heit begins bud queen reign »
By JOHN EBY
Niles Daily Star
BENTON HARBOR – The People’s Choice agreed with the judges’ choice and Miss New Buffalo Kyra Heit was crowned 78th Miss Blossomtime Monday night at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center.
This is the 104th year for Michigan’s oldest and largest festival.
Kyra becomes New Buffalo’s first queen since former Dowagiac resident Nina Marie [...]
W. Va. pastor answers call at First Presbyterian »
By SARAH CRABTREE
Niles Daily Star
Following an extensive period of self-study and reflection, First Presbyterian Church of Niles has called the Rev. Beverly Frances Lane-Lawrence to be the 17th pastor in the church’s 175-year history. Lane-Lawrence comes to Niles from Wheeling, W. Va., where her charge has been in the dual role as pastor to Shadyside [...]
Niles Wal-Mart announces store changes »
The Niles Wal-Mart, located at 2107 South 11th St. began an extensive renovation in February.
The store will receive a full remodel from the inside out and will represent the latest in Wal-Mart’s store design and customer experience.
The new design is based on feedback from customers and will feature a clean, open and bright new look [...]
Family meets with 14-year-old murder suspect »
By JESSICA SIEFF
Niles Daily Star
The family of Dakotah Eliason were at last able to reunite with him Sunday, a week from the day the 14-year-old was arrested for allegedly killing his grandfather, his attorney Lanny Fisher confirmed Sunday afternoon.
“The family, father (Steven Eliason), stepmother and biological mother (Mary Apfel) went and was able to visit [...]
YMCA aims to raise $50K for assistance »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA held the kickoff for its annual “Strong Kids, Strong Families” giving campaign. The campaign will run through May 15.
The goal is to raise $50,000 to go toward financial assistance for YMCA memberships and program services to those in need. The YMCA’s policy is that no person will be [...]
Republicans ‘energized’ at Lincoln Day Dinner »
By JESSICA SIEFF
Niles Daily Star
It was a full house at the Elks Lodge in Niles Saturday night as the Berrien County Republican Party gathered for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner.
Inside, guests including local faces such as Niles Township Supervisor Jim Kidwell and treasurer Jim Ringer, state Rep. Sharon Tyler, Sheriff Paul Bailey, state Rep. John [...]
By JESSICA SIEFF
Niles Daily Star
One of those unique finds, a magical world of letters, Casperson’s bookshop is almost hidden behind a seemingly ordinary exterior in a small addition located just off the main home the shop’s founder, Ralph Casperson, shared with his wife Doris right up until the day he died last year.
Sitting at the [...]
New assisted living complex more ‘homey’ than nursing home »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
It didn’t take long for Woodland Terrace to gain popularity.
In just its third week since opening, the senior living residence already has half of its units full.
The assisted living complex, located at 13 Longmeadow Village Drive off of Niles-Buchanan Road, had an open house for medical professionals Thursday and has its [...]
Officials see Eliason as a risk to himself »
By JESSICA SIEFF
Niles Daily Star
Dakotah Eliason’s attorney Lanny Fisher confirmed Friday his client is under suicide watch, as he continues to be held in the custody of the Berrien County Juvenile Center in St. Joseph.
Eliason, 14, returned to the juvenile center after appearing in a Niles courtroom Friday morning, his first physical appearance since his [...]