Niles Star

06/05/2026

A person was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a rollover crash on 2nd Street near the Cowboy Saloon.

Leader Publications' website will be updated as more information becomes available.

06/05/2026

The New Buffalo school board approved Superintendent Adam Bowen’s recommendation to hire Emily Zablocki-Kohler as the new high school principal.

NEW BUFFALO — The New Buffalo school board approved Superintendent Adam Bowen’s recommendation to hire Emily Zablocki-Kohler as the new high school principal.

06/04/2026

An Edwardsburg business is celebrating 30 years of pampering canine companions.

EDWARDSBURG — An Edwardsburg business is celebrating 30 years of pampering canine companions.

06/04/2026

Three area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court sentencings at the Niles courthouse.

NILES — Three area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court sentencings at the Niles courthouse.

06/03/2026

From food trucks and a beer garden to live music and fireworks, one local community is pulling out all the stops for its summer celebration.

CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and a beer garden to live music and fireworks, one local community is pulling out all the stops for its summer celebration.

06/02/2026

Nominations have been narrowed down and the top five businesses in each category have been chosen. Cast your votes now for your favorites! You can win a $100 gift card simply by supporting your favorite businesses with a vote.

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06/01/2026

On Base Productions has been awarded a Gold Telly Award in the 47th Annual Telly Awards for its video, "Discover Buchanan Community Schools," created in partnership with Buchanan Community Schools.

NILES — On Base Productions has been awarded a Gold Telly Award in the 47th Annual Telly

06/01/2026

Thousands of visitors attended the annual Niles Bluegrass Festival over the weekend. Organized by the Riverfront Optimist Club, the festival featured several popular bluegrass and Americana acts as well as food and beverage vendors. (Maxwell Harden / Leader Publications)

06/01/2026

Buchanan Community Schools announced a series of major upgrades to its high school athletic facilities following key approvals at its May 18 Board of Education meeting.

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools announced a series of major upgrades to its high school athletic facilities following key approvals at its May 18 Board of Education meeting.

06/01/2026

James Meyer of Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services was recently elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association.

LANSING — James Meyer, CFSP, of Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services in Niles was recently elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association.