Community News
Cassopolis’ David Johnson attends State of the Union with Congressman Walberg
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) had a special guest with him for President Joe Biden’s State ...
Local Government
Niles Township tables feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have delayed the decision to hire a consulting firm regarding a proposed ...
Community News
Cass County organizations recognized with 2022 Graham Woodhouse Award
CASSOPOLIS — As the village of Cassopolis celebrates the continued success of the Imagine Cass project, the Southwest ...
Local Government
Berrien County administrator, corporate counsel receive ‘favorable’ evaluations
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette and Corporate Counsel Thaddeus Hackworth have received favorable evaluations in ...
Local Government
Local law enforcement officials release statement on death of Tyre Nichols
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County law enforcement officials have released a statement on the death of Tyre Nichols ...
Local Government
Berrien County K-9 ‘Maxx’ retires
ST. JOSEPH — Commissioners said goodbye to one of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department K-9 officers at Thursday’s ...
Uncategorized
Planning commission approves zoning for Round Barn brewpub in former Niles church
NILES — The Round Barn’s proposed Niles location moved one step closer toward becoming a reality Wednesday night ...
Education
Dowagiac approves grant application for history museum upgrades
DOWAGIAC — A local history museum is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. During its meeting Monday ...
Local Government
Berrien County commissioners discuss new master plan
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got a sneak peek at the county’s new master plan Thursday. The ...
Local Government
Cass County K9 ‘Nellie’ retires
CASSOPOLIS — A local law enforcement dog was celebrated by the community after a successful career of saving ...
Community News
‘An overwhelming success’: DDA sees successful Hunter Ice Festival turnout
NILES — The Hunter Ice Festival took over downtown Niles this past weekend, much to the delight of ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council discusses future of ambulance service
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council discussed the future of the Edwardsburg Ambulance Service during its most recent ...
Business
Whitmer visits Hydro headquarters in Norway as part of economic investment trip
OSLO, NORWAY — Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Hydro’s headquarters as part of a five-day investment mission to Norway ...
Local Government
Berrien County to look into Niles real estate opportunities for road department
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County commissioners have authorized county staff to pursue buying real estate possibly in the ...
Community News
What’s new in Dowagiac 2023
By LIBERTY NEVINS Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council met on January 9th and discussed ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Council awarded $150,000 grant for lead lines investigation
CASSOPOLIS — The first meeting of the new year was quiet for the Cassopolis Village Council. Beyond the ...
Local Government
Rep. Paquette announces new 37th House District contact information
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the new year comes a new district for Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles). Due to ...
Local Government
Cass County Board of Commissioners select chair, vice chair
CASSOPOLIS — Jeremiah Jones, of Pokagon Township, was selected to be chair of the Cass County Board of ...
Community News
Roadrunner at Law: Cassopolis’ Traynor sworn into State Bar of Michigan
CASSOPOLIS — Aidan Traynor left an indelible mark on Southwestern Michigan College, from being one of its first ...
Local Government
Berrien County commissioners asked to host more night meetings
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners began 2023 by holding their organizational meeting with the election of officers ...
Community News
New Van Buren County Commissioner visits Keeler Township
By LIBERTY NEVINS Leader Publications Contributor KEELER TOWNSHIP — New County Commissioner Tina Leary visited the Keeler Township ...
Community News
Keeler Township dedicates new town hall
KEELER TOWNSHIP — A local township welcomed its constituents to its new facility Tuesday evening. Keeler Township hosted ...
Community News
Dowagiac school board president Ronda Sullivan passes away
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac community is in mourning following the passing of a prominent community member. Dowagiac Union ...
Local Government
Niles Charter Township looks back at 2022, ahead to 2023
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — 2022 is winding down for Niles Charter Township, with 2023 right around the corner. ...
Business
Round Barn announces plans to open restaurant, pub in former Niles church
NILES — A local business group announced its plans to open a new restaurant and pub inside a ...
