Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Sept. 29 8:30 a.m. — N. Mill/E. Division, traffic accident, non-injury 9:30 a.m. — Daily/Mathews, assist to fire ...
Cass County
Parks department planning celebration for Dodd Park Oct. 12
The Cass County Parks and Recreation Department has announced a special celebration to mark the completion of the ...
Dowagiac
Former Contech employees to host reunion Oct. 14
The annual Contech Reunion Luncheon will be on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Dowagiac Lions Club on Bluebird ...
Berrien County
United Way publishes five-year impact plan
For 75 years, United Way of Southwest Michigan has fought for the health, education and financial stability of ...
Dowagiac
Local nonprofit to auction off miniature house Saturday
DOWAGIAC — People will have a chance this weekend to purchase a first-of-its-kind miniature house — as well as ...
Cass County
Annual Harvest Festival enjoys best year yet
DECATUR — The members of the Cass County Historical Society know how to throw one heckuva house party, judging ...
News Main
Car enthusiasts awarded for hot rods
By CRAIG HAUPERT Special to Leader Publications A Wakarusa couple took home the top prize on a record ...
News
Candy needed for Trek or Treat
In addition to going door to door this Halloween season, trick-or-treaters searching for candy can collect treats along ...
News
SOS offices host food collection
Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson recently encouraged residents to donate nonperishable food at Secretary of State offices ...
News
Berrien County Cancer Service to host Play for Pink Sunday
The Berrien County Cancer Service is inviting the public to help fight cancer in the Play Fore Pink ...
News
Committee approves bill to expand dual enrollment to border school districts
The House Education Reform Committee approved legislation by state Rep. Aaron Miller Thursday, which calls for expanded post-secondary ...
News
Senate approves new Youth ChalleNGe initiative
LANSING — The Michigan Senate recently approved Sen. John Proos’ legislation to allow juvenile offenders to have their ...
News
Apple Festival Royalty visits train station
The Niles Apple Festival court dropped by the Amtrak Station, 598 Dey St. Saturday, Sept. 30. Pictured here ...
Business
Dowagiac greenhouse selling autumn flowers
The dark red of a crisp apple. The rich auburn of falling leaves. The vibrant orange of a ...
Dowagiac
Sign-ups open Monday for 2018 Miss Dowagiac
Sign-ups for the 79th annual Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will kick-off Monday and be open through Friday, Oct. ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Sept. 30
Sept. 30 9:09 a.m. — 500 block of Vineyard Place, assault complaint — two people arrested 10:53 a.m. ...
News
Pokagon Tribal Village hosts media tour
SOUTH BEND — Leaders with The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, along with national and regional dignitaries, hosted ...
News
Senate approves new Youth ChalleNGe initiative
LANSING — The Michigan Senate recently approved Sen. John Proos’ legislation to allow juvenile offenders to have their ...
Cass County
Committee approves bill to expand dual enrollment to border school districts
The House Education Reform Committee approved legislation by state Rep. Aaron Miller Thursday, which calls for expanded post-secondary ...
Dowagiac
Professor to present on American Indians during the Revolutionary War
The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s 2017 Fall Lecture Series will continue at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. Jeff ...
Cass County
Man sentenced for sexually abusing minor
A man who prosecutors said stole the innocence of a young child has been sentenced to a lengthy ...
Dowagiac
Pokagon Band, library team up for new reading program
Two local institutions have recently teamed up to give children throughout the community a chance to learn more ...
News Main
Four Flags Area Apple Festival celebrates 45 enchanting years
The streets of Niles were filled with all things apple this weekend, as the Four Flags Area Apple ...
News
Locals compete in annual apple baked goods contest
By CRAIG HAUPERT | Niles Daily Star Contributor A Niles woman’s twist on a classic recipe has her ...
News Main
Apple Festival window decorating contest: Photo story
Several downtown businesses participated in the annual window decorating contest. (Leader photos/EMILY SOBECKI)
