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Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins visits Brandywine High School
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine students and staff were able to visit with a New York Times bestselling ...
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The Leaderboard: Area offensive stat leaders after week 8
NILES — There were some impressive performances from Leaderpub-area scene players this week. Leader Publications is listing the ...
Education
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins, leaked emails spark debate at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education’s new sexually explicit books and materials policy remains controversial despite gaining ...
Business
Niles Scream Park celebrates 2,600,000th interior visitor
NILES — Niles Scream Park achieved a new attendance milestone Sunday. The Board of Directors for the Niles ...
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WATCH: Buchanan’s Nico Finn talks homecoming win over Dowagiac
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Bucks emerged victorious with a 7-0 win against the Dowagiac Chieftains on homecoming night, ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for Berrien Township thefts
NILES — A Dowagiac man who stole cars and other items from a Berrien Township man and his ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts annual Under the Harvest Moon festival
DOWAGIAC — A festive, fall atmosphere returned to downtown Dowagiac Saturday despite the on and off drizzle of ...
Crime/Court
Jones man gets jail time on drug, assault charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Jones resident was sentenced to a year in jail on meth and assault charges. Travis ...
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High-speed chase starting in Pokagon Township ends in Van Buren County
A high-speed chase that started in Pokagon Township and ended in Keeler Township in Van Buren County ended ...
Community News
Bob Schuur, Dowagiac’s longest-serving council member, dies at 84
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac City Council member Bob Schuur, the longest continually-serving councilmember in the city’s history, has passed ...
Community News
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins to visit Brandywine High School
NILES — Many Brandywine students will have a chance to visit with a New York Times bestselling author Tuesday. ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time for fleeing from police
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man who ran from police and dove into a pond near Edwardsburg two years ...
Business
Borrowed Time Oddities opens in downtown Niles
NILES — A new downtown Niles business aims to offer visitors an unique experience filled with antiques, oddities ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg High School celebrates homecoming with parade
EDWARDSBURG — Before football players took the field for the Edwardsburg homecoming game Friday night, a homecoming parade ...
Education
Edwardsburg second graders visit history museum, township hall
EDWARDSBURG — Busloads of Edwardsburg second grade students arrived at the Edwardsburg Area History Museum and the Ontwa ...
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Cains: A Boeing in a garage
My father was a typical Indiana boy who loved baseball, dogs, and airplanes. All three of these loves ...
Community News
Merritt Elementary opens outdoor classroom
NILES — Merritt Elementary has announced the opening of the school’s outdoor classroom. The school hosted a ribbon ...
News
The Leaderboard: Area offensive stat leaders after week 7
NILES — There have been some impressive performances on offense from Leaderpub-area football players through seven weeks of ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves Round Barn tasting room permit
NILES — Plans for the Round Barn’s Niles location continue to move forward. The Niles City Council adopted ...
Community News
Dowagiac’s newest mural completed
DOWAGIAC — A vibrant new mural in downtown Dowagiac was created to greet community members and visitors alike ...
Crime/Court
Search warrant leads to drug arrest in LaGrange Township
LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a 39-year-old man Thursday morning in LaGrange ...
Community News
Pokagon Band seeks consultation with Dowagiac Union Schools regarding mascot, logo
DOWAGIAC — A push to change the Dowagiac Union Schools mascot has resurfaced. Tribal Council of the Pokagon ...
Business
Downtown Niles to host inaugural Fall Festival
NILES — Downtown Niles will soon play host to more than a dozen small businesses from across Michiana ...
Community News
Cassopolis awarded grants for village projects
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Village Manager Emilie LaGrow reported numerous successes for the village in the past month during ...
Community News
Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan bill to fill teacher shortage
LANSING — Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to allow retired teachers and public school employees to ...
