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In today's newsletter:
- How will Niles’ Walmart change during this year’s big remodel?
- How Niles slugger Brenden Olsen is powering the Vikings’ hot start
- New Holy Cross priest once served at St. Mark Parish in Niles
Also on today's calendar: ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION - NOTEWORTHY TREES TOUR — Fernwood Botanical Garden and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 58, low: 32.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, a shower; windy, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Walmart to remodel 15 stores in Michigan in 2026: Is your location on the list? (mlive.com) — Niles shoppers can expect a full remodel of the Walmart on South 11th Street this year, bringing a new layout, upgraded technology, and expanded services. Pharmacy offerings, delivery options, and the in-store app experience will all be enhanced, as part of Walmart’s statewide modernization of 15 Michigan locations. 
• High School Spotlight: Olsen powering Vikings baseball (wsbt.com) — Niles fans have plenty to cheer about as the Vikings baseball team opens 9-3 and climbs to a top-10 statewide ranking, led by slugger Brenden Olsen. The senior, already committed to the University of Houston, is praised for both his power at the plate and his leadership with teammates he’s played alongside since childhood.
• Bishop Neary in the news: Two new priests ordained for Holy Cross order (thecentralminnesotacatholic.org) — One of the two newly ordained Holy Cross priests previously assisted with religious education at St. Mark Parish in Niles, connecting this major Notre Dame ordination back to the community. Bishop Patrick Neary emphasized humble service, zeal, and Christ-centered ministry as he welcomed the men into priesthood before family, friends, and parishioners from around the region.
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★ Featured events ★
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EARTH MONTH CELEBRATION - YOUTH CHALK ART CONTEST — Fernwood Botanical Garden
Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles
12:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION - NOTEWORTHY TREES TOUR — Fernwood Botanical Garden
Fernwood Botanical Garden , 13988 Range Line Rd , Niles
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION - NOTEWORTHY TREES TOUR
Fernwood Botanical Garden , 13988 Range Line Rd , Niles
2:30 pm -
Trivia Night at Niles Brewing Company
Niles Brewing Company , 206 E Main St , Niles
6:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Story Time — Glendora Bookshop
Glendora Bookshop , 110 E Front St , Buchanan
11:00 am -
Michigan Lutheran Varsity Baseball @ Berrien Springs
Berrien Springs High School , 201 Sylvester Ave , Berrien Springs
4:00 pm -
Plymouth Varsity Baseball @ Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg High School , 69358 Section St , Edwardsburg
5:00 pm -
Berrien Springs JV Baseball @ Michigan Lutheran
Michigan Lutheran High School , 615 E Marquette Woods Rd , St Joseph
6:15 pm -
Plow Day & Pancake Breakfast
Buchanan School Farm , 3588 Andrews Rd , Buchanan
8:00 am -
Shamrock Fun Run
Berrien Springs Public Schools Berrien Springs, MI 49103
8:00 am -
Mishawaka Varsity Baseball @ Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg High School , 69358 Section St , Edwardsburg
10:00 am -
Sippin' Strings Saturdays with Jason Murphy at Round Barn Winery & Estate
Round Barn Winery & Estate , 10983 Hills Rd , Baroda
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Wednesday Sports – Tigers pickup 4th straight win (wcsy.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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