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Lake Michigan College marks 75th anniversary
BENTON HARBOR — This fall marks the 75th anniversary of Lake Michigan College. In the fall of 1946, ...
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Buchanan High School names homecoming king, queen
Shawntel Tucker and Claire Lietz were recently named Buchanan High Schools’ homecoming king and queen. (Leader photo/MAX HARDEN)
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Niles-Buchanan YMCA unveils new youth, teen areas at ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — A new addition to a local nonprofit was celebrated with much fanfare Tuesday evening. Community members ...
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Officials seeking input on Buchanan City, Township parks plan
BUCHANAN — Officials are looking to engage the public in a survey that will help determine the future ...
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Berrien, Cass counties embrace interoperability
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Road Department along with the Cass County Road Commission are embracing interoperability ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan recognizes community’s volunteer leaders
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One local organization recognized some of southwest Michigan’s most dedicated volunteers last week. UWSM’s annual ...
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New YMCA marketing coordinator ready to serve community
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local nonprofit organization’s latest hire is no stranger to the community. Former news journalist ...
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Drug Take Back Day encourages community to dispose of unwanted medications
ST. JOSEPH — Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, is providing community members ...
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DEVELOPING: Thousands remain without power following Monday night storm
UPDATE: As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana Michigan Power reported fewer than 5,000 customers remained without power. All ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,064,557 cases, 21,349 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 16,566 COVID-19 cases and 301 deaths, according to the ...
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Men involved in Niles armed robbery sentenced
NILES – The men involved in an armed robbery earlier this year in Niles were sentenced Monday in ...
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PHOTO STORY: Buchanan homecoming parade celebrates Olympian
BUCHANAN — Buchanan capped off homecoming week with a celebration to remember. Friday evening, a parade rolled through ...
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State representative opposes school district’s sick leave policy
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local politician has taken issue with an area school district’s new employee policy. In ...
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Berrien County considering changes to commissioner districts
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County commissioner districts will likely look different next year, even though the number of ...
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Buchanan teacher receives buckets of classroom supplies
BUCHANAN — One area teacher was recently on the receiving end of a donation to aid her classroom. ...
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Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency commemorates 40th anniversary
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This month, Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is celebrating a milestone anniversary. On Aug. 20, ...
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Buchanan welcomes new chamber of commerce manager
BUCHANAN – The city of Buchanan has welcomed a new Chamber of Commerce/Michigan Main Street Manager. At the ...
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LMC receives $1.95 million educational opportunity grant
BENTON HARBOR — The Educational Opportunity Center, hosted by Lake Michigan College, received a $1.95 million federal grant ...
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Mshkiki Community Clinic to begin dental, medical services in October
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will be expanding its medical services next week. The Pokagon Band ...
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United Way partners with Tyler Automotive for annual campaign
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan has again partnered with Tyler Automotive to help incentivize this ...
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Berrien County Health Department recognizes Sexual Health Awareness Month
BERRIEN COUNTY — As health organizations around the country recognize September as Sexual Health Month, the Berrien County ...
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Leader Publications welcomes new reporter to staff
NILES — A new face is joining Leader Publications’ news team. Ryan Yuenger, 33, of St. Joseph, recently ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,015,802 cases, 20,898 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 16,057 COVID-19 cases and 292 deaths, according to the ...
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Michigan Works! to host Friend of the Court Amnesty Day, Expungement and Resource Fair
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, along with the Berrien County Friend of the Court ...
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Blossomtime Festival to return
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following a COVID-19 induced pause, a southwest Michigan tradition is returning. After a long two-year ...
