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SMC markets IT program to students »
Seven out of the top 50 in-demand occupations are in the field of information technology, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Computer-oriented jobs are among the fastest growing careers in the tri-county area and are forecast to increase in the next six years.
The marketability of information technology careers provided Southwestern Michigan College the opportunity [...]
Ring Lardner schedules Euchre Night »
Bring the entire family to Ring Lardner Middle School on Friday, March 26 for Euchre Night.
Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners; complimentary snacks will be provided and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and child care will be available on a donation basis. [...]
The Berrien County Office of the Sheriff released the Niles Township stat sheet for the month of January. Here are the statistics for the township:
• 297 complaints worked
• 49 tickets issued
• 37 arrests
Berrien county statistics:
• 1,139 complaints worked
• 274 tickets issued
• 148 arrests
Voting grant
The Niles Township board elected Monday to pursue a federal grant that [...]
LMC to host ‘Dealing with the Modern Family’ free forum »
Lake Michigan College’s Bertrand Crossing Campus will host a free open forum titled “Dealing with the Modern Family” Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held at the Bertrand Crossing Campus, located at 1905 Foundation Drive, Niles.
Local family therapist Melissa Longley, MSW, LSW will host the session. Topics for discussion [...]
Niles Post Office to host Passport Fair »
The Niles Post Office is hosting a Passport Fair in Niles Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications.
The Niles Post Office has joined the Department of State in celebrating Passport Day in the USA 2010, a national passport acceptance and outreach [...]
Niles Library to offer census help »
Trained census workers will be offering assistance with filling out the 2010 census forms at Niles District Library this month and next. Census workers will be available Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, starting March 20 and ending April 17.
Eastside Elementary School will be offering [...]
Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Lunch in the Fernwood Cafe – Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Chef Tim and his staff in the Fernwood Cafe for a festive St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings. You can relax and enjoy Chef Tim’s cuisine and the beautiful view of [...]
Fernwood to host Gardener’s Rummage Sale March 27 »
If you love finding secret treasures at a bargain price, come to Fernwood’s Gardener’s Rummage Sale, Saturday, March 27 during regular visiting hours.
Opportunities include donating garden related items to the sale, assisting with loading and recording purchases at the check out, or just enjoy attending and purchasing items at the sale. Appropriate items for donation [...]
Filing deadlines near for local, state elections »
Secretary of State Terri Land reminds all candidates seeking judicial, state, county, township or village offices of the filing deadlines for the Aug. 3 primary and Nov. 2 general elections.
“Our democracy depends on citizens who step up and get involved,” Land said.
The deadlines are as follows:
Judicial candidates
Incumbent judicial candidates seeking re-election must file an affidavit [...]
March 4
- Niles City Police responded to a report of an animal at large at 7:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Third Street.
March 5
- Niles City Police responded to a call of burglary in the 700 block of Broadway at 6:29 p.m.
- Police responded to a call of larceny and theft in the 1100 [...]