aaronmueller, Author at Leader Publications

Cass County Circuit Court

Drunken threats no joke

CASSOPOLIS — What Dustin Dixon thought was just drunken foolishness turned out to be far more serious. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:08 pm

Cass County Circuit Court

Probation for Edwardsburg woman

CASSOPOLIS — Aimee Motheral has to consider herself fortunate to be heading to jail and not prison. The Edwardsburg woman, who pleaded guilty to possession ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Sunday, April 22, 2012 4:18 pm

Cass County Circuit Court

Drunken threats not funny

CASSOPOLIS — What Dustin Dixon thought was just drunken foolishness turned out to be far more serious. So serious it landed him a felony conviction ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:22 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan buys billboard space

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Downtown Development Authority is hoping a new billboard will draw more people to discover Buchanan. The DDA board last week unanimously ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:29 pm

Business

Saturday ‘National Record Store Day’

Matt Shaver’s phone has been ringing off the hook for weeks. And Shaver, owner of downtown Niles record shop Rumor Has It, says it’s all ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:06 pm

buchanan DDA

Buchanan billboard aims to draw out-of-towners

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Downtown Development Authority is hoping a new billboard will draw more people to discover Buchanan. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:03 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Wolf: ‘Financial planets’ aligned against Berrien County

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County faces a number of financial challenges in the coming years. Among the interrelated issues are a decline in general fund ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:28 pm

Business

National Record Store Day Saturday

Matt Shaver’s phone has been ringing off the hook for weeks. And Shaver, owner of downtown record shop Rumor Has It, says it’s all in ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:23 pm

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton

Upton blames gas prices on Obama

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton criticized President Barack Obama’s administration for supporting energy policies that are causing the surging gas prices. That was the message Upton, ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 19, 2012 12:02 am

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton

Upton blames Obama for gas prices

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton criticized President Barack Obama’s administration for supporting energy policies that are causing the surging gas prices. That was the message Upton, ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:47 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Perkins to make county board re-election bid

In 2010, Zach Perkins was a 28-year-old political newcomer. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:20 pm

Niles Township

Niles Township investigates ‘eyesore’

The Niles Township board has taken the first step toward addressing a dilapidated property on South Third Street. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:25 am

jack hoogendyk

Upton can far outspend opponent

The good news for Jack Hoogendyk is he has already raised more money for his campaign war chest than during his entire 2010 primary campaign ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:15 pm

berrien county

Niles resident to run for clerk

The more Robin Bays finds out about the duties of the Berrien County clerk, the more she thinks it’s the perfect position for her. When ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:48 pm

Fred Upton

Upton’s war chest dwarfs Hoogendyk’s

The good news for Jack Hoogendyk is that he has already raised more money for his campaign war chest than during his entire 2010 primary ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:39 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Proos urges replacing lost funds — in part

ST. JOSEPH — If the state Legislature votes to phase out the personal property tax, local governments and schools will receive replacement revenue — at ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:10 am

Fred Upton

Upton blames Obama administration for surge in gasoline prices

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton criticized President Barack Obama’s administration for supporting energy policies that are causing the surging gas prices. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Monday, April 16, 2012 10:07 pm

gas prices

Upton blames gas prices on Obama

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton criticized President Barack Obama’s administration for supporting energy policies that are causing the surging gas prices. That was the message Upton, ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Monday, April 16, 2012 9:16 pm

state Sen. John Proos

Proos urges replacing lost funds — in part

ST. JOSEPH — If the state Legislature votes to phase out the personal property tax, local governments and schools will receive replacement revenue — at ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Monday, April 16, 2012 9:10 pm

Berrien County Sheriff's Department

Police recorders get $101,745 update

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is getting some new equipment for its vehicles again. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Friday, April 13, 2012 8:46 am

berrien county

Berrien County’s drug of choice: marijuana

Marijuana continues to be the drug of choice in Berrien County, while heroin and methamphetamine use is on the rise. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:46 pm

Irv Cass

Jonesing for change

No one likes an aging Elvis impersonator. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:39 pm

Fred Upton

Upton tours Delta Industrial

While many manufacturers are struggling to get by or even closing up shop, Delta Industrial Valves Inc. in Niles has found a way to not ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 4:14 pm

berrien county

Parker claims police brutality

A Niles man facing charges of resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday. William Parker not only says he is ... Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:52 pm

Delta Industrial Valves Inc.

City of Niles grants tax abatements

The Niles City Council has granted tax abatements for two businesses investing in machinery. Read more

by Aaron Mueller, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:17 pm

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