(10-23-23) Friday night was Senior Night for Niles football, the Vikings were hosting undefeated Paw Paw. Julian (Ju Ju) Means-Flewellen had himself a night with 3 TDs (87, 41 and 46 yards) and rushing for 251 yards in a 56-18 win and a Wolverine Conference Championship…the first for the Vikings since 2001.

For Means-Flewellen he was able to share his Senior Night moment with his father Jason and mother Jennifer Flewellen. Jennifer, who was in a serious car crash in September 2017, woke up from her coma in August 2022 after spending almost five years in the coma.

For Ju Ju his performance, the win and the conference title will be long remembered…but having his mom back is very special and far more important. It really is a ‘miracle story‘…

EDITOR’S NOTE- Be sure to check out the WNDU TV story and video about this heart-warming story. Niles mom attends son’s Senior Night after 5 years in a coma

An added bonus for Means-Flewellen was tonight’s drawing for the MHSAA Football Playoffs…the Vikings (8-1) will square off against Vicksburg (4-5) in D IV in Region 2 District 1 first-round playoff game. A game that his mom will be able to see!

Did you know…it really is a miracle

Niles Woman Injured In Crash (ABC 57) – September 25th, 2017

NILES, Mich. — The northbound lanes of M139 (W. Chicago Road) were shut down west of Meadow Drive because of a vehicle crash Monday morning.

A Niles woman was traveling west on Chicago Road when she crossed the center line, crossed the eastbound lanes and collided with a utility pole on the side of the road.

The driver, 35-year-old Jennifer Flewellen, was unresponsive when Niles Police and Niles Fire arrived. CPR was performed on scene and she was transported to the hospital.

Niles Police are investigating whether a medical condition caused Flewellen to drive off the road.

Utility crews responded to the scene and replaced the damaged utility pole.