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Eliason’s attorney working two felony murder cases »
By JESSICA SIEFF
Niles Daily Star
Though he probably wouldn’t be so quick to say so, the career of attorney Lanny Fisher seems to have almost been building up to the point of his recent decision to take on representation of Dakotah Eliason, 14, one of the youngest in the county to be charged as an adult [...]
Several injured in 2 noon hour accidents »
By KATIE JOHNSON
Niles Daily Star
Two accidents occurred at approximately noon at different locations in Niles Wednesday, including one involving a 6-day-old infant.
The first accident happened at North Fifth and Wayne Streets, when a bronze-colored Ford pickup with at least one occupant reportedly struck a bronze-colored Ford Taurus carrying a family of three. According to a [...]
Buchanan superintendent drops surprise with resignation »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
Diana Davis, superintendent of Buchanan Community Schools, submitted her resignation to the school board on Monday.
Her retirement on July 1 may come as a surprise to the community, as she had not discussed it publicly at all this school year. A month ago she was leading a community forum about how [...]
Weigel’s first goal as superintendent is to ‘listen’ »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
Richard Weigel doesn’t have an agenda for when he takes over as the new superintendent of Niles Community Schools in April – yet.
The current assistant superintendent at Ypsilanti Public Schools said his goal for the first 100 days in Niles is simple – to listen.
“Listen, listen, listen,” he said in a [...]
Former first lady reflects on 8 years in White House »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
BENTON HARBOR – When Laura Bush recalls her eight years serving as first lady beside her husband and former president George W. Bush, one memory sticks out in her mind.
She described it during her speech to the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Tuesday evening at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor.
It [...]
March Madness strikes Niles High School »
By AARON MUELLER
Niles Daily Star
It’s that time of year. One might be clued in by the crowded sports bars, the sports fanatic at work calling in sick all week and the exchange of money at the water cooler.
It’s March Madness. Thursday begins the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
But it’s not just Jim [...]
Smith brought Kawneer to Niles during train stop »
Silverbrook Legacies
By THE FRIENDS OF SILVERBROOK CEMETERY
The Niles Daily Star is pleased to continue the historical series on those buried in Silverbrook Cemetery. We join the Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery in welcoming your suggestions and input for future columns.
Louise Reddick Smith would like these stories. She would be particularly proud of this one.
Prior to [...]
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. Current superintendent Doug Law’s salary is $127,000. Weigel’s [...]
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 [...]