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Car crash totals Dussel’s greenhouse days after fire
Three people were arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident which took place at Dussel’s Farm Market in ...
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Leader Publications to host Business After Hours at museum
A local business will be taking Dowagiac residents and business leaders back in time for the Greater Dowagiac ...
Education
Photo story: Tight rope walker, motivational speaker visits Brandywine
Renowned tight rope walker and motivational speaker Tino Wallenda, 68, of Sarasota, Florida, visited Brandywine High School Thursday ...
News
Local church to host rededication ceremony for World War I plaque
NILES — In honor of Veterans Day, Community Evangelical Free Church will host a rededication of a World ...
News
Niles police log — Oct. 26-27
Oct. 26 6:22 a.m. — 2000 block N. Fifth, animal 7:42 a.m. — 300 block Broadway, alarm-burglary/others 8:38 ...
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Cassopolis youth vie for pageant titles
“Mama Mia!” music will set the mood as 28 contestants from the Cassopolis area light up the stage, ...
Cass County
Gibsons donate second refrigerator in honor of father
EDWARDSBURG — “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you ...
News
Village, school board officials decided in Cass, Edwardsburg
CASS COUNTY — With all precincts reporting, 20,346 Cass County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s midterm election — ...
Cassopolis
Dussel family cleans up after fire, prepares for holiday season
CASSOPOLIS— The morning of Sunday, Nov. 4, the Dussel family received a call from the local sheriff’s department. ...
Cass County
Dowagiac dog groomer places in national competition
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Brandy Smith has been grooming dogs since she was 15 years old. “I’m a ...
Berrien County
Aaron Miller secures 59th seat
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — An incumbent will be keeping his seat in the District 59 race for Michigan House ...
News
Teen drivers collide in M-62 crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Two teenagers were involved in a two-vehicle rollover crash in Jefferson Township Tuesday night, according ...
News
PHOTO STORY: Volunteers make new decorations shine
NILES — Volunteers helped the Niles Main Street program to buff and shine a new set of holiday ...
News
After the legalization of recreational marijuana, here’s what people want to know
By KATHLEEN GRAY Detroit Free Press With a last minute infusion of cash and support that was baked ...
News
Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana
MICHIGAN — Tuesday, Michiganders voted to make Michigan the 10th state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana. ...
News
Southwest Michigan sees comparative increase in midterm turnout
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — There was a lot at stake this election, from the potential legalization of recreational marijuana ...
Berrien County
Niles High School to perform ‘Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror’
NILES — Those who love a good mystery can put their clue solving skills to the test this ...
News
Church to host concert, hymn sing
NILES — First Presbyterian Church will host a Thanksgiving Concert and Hymn Sing at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. ...
Niles
PHOTO STORY: Blue Star Mothers, volunteers pack holiday boxes for soldiers
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Blue Star Mothers Chapter 17 spent their Saturday packing holiday care boxes for soldiers. ...
News
Niles Salvation Army seeking applicants for Christmas aid
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army is advising families from Berrien and Cass counties that need assistance this ...
Southwestern Michigan College
SMC student celebrates 50 by finishing degree
SUBMITTED Janelle Fricke said she feels elated pondering the third act of her life after Southwestern Michigan College ...
News
Car crash totals Dussel’s farm stand days after fire
CASSOPOLIS — At approximately 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, police officers were sent to the scene of an automobile accident ...
News
Aaron Miller takes D59 seat
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — An incumbent will be keeping his seat in the District 59 race for Michigan House ...
News
Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana
MICHIGAN — Tuesday, Michiganders voted to make Michigan the 10th state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana. ...
News
Leader Publications welcomes new reporter
NILES — Leader Publications this week welcomed a new reporter to its editorial staff. Adam Droscha, 25, relocated ...
