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🌱 How will Niles’ decision reshape your bus options around town?

Niles, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Niles! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Niles’ decision reshape your bus options around town?
  • See how Niles and Brandywine fared under Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Monday: Sun-soaked conditions, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Niles Council opts to remain part of new countywide transit service (wsjm.com) — Niles officials have decided to stay in the new Greater Berrien Transportation Authority, meaning local riders will keep Dial A Ride while gaining access to an expanded countywide bus network. City leaders say the move preserves Niles’ control of its system while positioning the community for better coordinated regional transit and potential service growth over time.
   

• Friday Night Frenzy: High school football scores and highlights for Oct. 2, 2026 (wndu.com) — Niles football fans can celebrate a big 41–10 win over Three Rivers, while Niles Brandywine fell 49–34 to Hartford in a high-scoring matchup. The roundup also highlights how other nearby Michiana and southwest Michigan teams fared as conference races tighten late in the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a cat.
    It has a white flea collar. Hangs around 6th/7th and Sycamore. Very friendy, looks like it's limping a bit. (Nextdoor 5th / 13th / Wayne)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Niles. Apply here.
  • SpartanNash Company posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niles here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buchanan

  • Buchanan Commissioners authorize $2.3 million project to replace lead water lines (wsjm.com)
  • Buchanan Commissioners approve ordinance to encourage development of workforce housing (wsjm.com)
  • 2027 Supercross and Pro Motocross Schedules Released (thelascopress.com)

Edwardsburg

  • Patrick Industries Showcases New Printing Solution at Media Event (rv-pro.com)
  • Casey's to open 31 stores in the coming months. See where (miamiherald.com)

Berrien Springs

  • Court programs seek to reduce domestic violence by juveniles against parents (wsjm.com)

Ok Niles! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niles

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.