Dowagiac
Homecoming parade returns Friday
DOWAGIAC — Whether they are dressed in their pajamas in the middle of class, passing around a baby ...
News
The 45th Annual Apple Festival begins
By Andrew Mentock Special to Leader Publications On Thursday, a crisp and cool September afternoon marked the first day ...
Berrien County
Berrien County to host recycling drive
BUCHANAN – Berrien County residents looking to recycle household chemicals will soon have their chance, thanks to the ...
Dowagiac
Local dance team wins big in country’s largest dance competition
In the East Coast Finals for the Summer of 2017 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Miss Michele ...
Education
Lake Michigan College music department announces fall performances
BENTON TOWNSHIP — The Lake Michigan College music department has announced its schedule of performances for the fall, ...
Cass County
Conservation District: Be on the lookout for Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is a fast growing, dangerous invasive plant that is becoming more and more common in southwestern ...
News
Michigan Senate approves plan to close tax loophole for out-of-state homeowners
The Michigan Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would prevent out-of-state residents from improperly claiming property tax exemptions when ...
News
Proos applauds state grant for pedestrian bridge connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph
LANSING — Sen. John Proos on Thursday congratulated Cornerstone Alliance for receiving a state grant to help build ...
News
MSUE program to give people ‘the ingredients for success’
Whether someone has dabbled with a home-baked cookie under the Cottage Food Law, or dreamed about bottling grandma’s ...
Dowagiac
Union High School placed on lockdown
Officers from several local law enforcement agencies were dispatched to Dowagiac Union High School Thursday morning, after school ...
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg homecoming week — Gallery
Homecoming week is in full swing at Edwardsburg Public Schools. On Tuesday, students dressed up for “county day” ...
Edwardsburg
Area Lions Clubs band together to support Niles woman
For the longest time, Niles resident Goldie MacDonald was unable to leave her house. With limited mobility and ...
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg/Ontwa Dispatch Log — Sept. 18-24
Sept. 18 7:45 a.m. — Elkhart/M-62, traffic stop 12:33 p.m. — Dollar General, threats complaint 2:51 p.m. — ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis homecoming week — Gallery
Homecoming week is in full swing at Cassopolis Public Schools. On Tuesday, Ross Beatty Jr./Sr, High School students ...
Cass County
Masonic Lodge to host shotgun raffle for scholarships
Those looking to support the higher education of local high school students can do so in an unusual ...
Cass County
Cass County churches band together for annual Crop Walk
Residents of Cass County will be seen walking the track at the Cass County Council on Aging on ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Police Log — Sept. 18-25
Sept. 18 7 a.m. — State, school traffic 8 a.m. — Village, property checks 10:45 a.m. — Village, ...
News
Inaugural Civil War Day to take place Saturday at the Chapin Mansion
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications The Apple Festival Grande Parade is not the only event ...
Dowagiac
Borgess-Lee offering drive-in flu clinic
As the old adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In the case ...
News
Four-day Apple Festival starts today
In 1972, the citizens of Niles gathered to celebrate and promote the Michigan apple harvest with the Apple ...
Dowagiac
Former SMC professor charged with sexual misconduct
Update: Corrected the date of the defendant’s preliminary exam. CASSOPOLIS — A former Southwestern Michigan College professor ...
Education
Niles High School senior named National Merit semifinalist
Alec Janowski, a senior at Niles High School, has been named a semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship ...
News
Niles teen to compete in national Miss Teen pageant
A local teen will be representing Niles at a national level during the 2017 Miss Teen Nationals pageant ...
Business
Niles business owner announces plans to open downtown brewery
From the sidewalk, those passing by 115 E. Main St. can glimpse inside an empty building, where a ...
Buchanan
Volunteer of the Week: Dan Riley, Buchanan Senior Center
Dan Riley, of Buchanan, is a volunteer with the Buchanan Senior Center. For the past six years, Riley ...
