Horizons
Inside the minds of Dungeon Masters
In the crushing, yellow glow of the darkened city, the red neon lights accenting the exterior of “McHugh’s” fast food joint drone with a deafening ...
Joe Kuharic, Author at Leader Publications
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: New Buffalo man sees budding business opportunity
Djuan Knox, of New Buffalo, is no stranger to running a medical marijuana business. Knox, a native of Michigan City, Indiana, has been living in ...
by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:00 am
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Physician explains how cannabis affects the body
Dr. Christopher Prince has seen a lot in his 33 years as a licensed medical practitioner in Michigan. But one thing he has never seen ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11:39 am
Buchanan
Southwest Vision Center in Buchanan brings updated technology, patient-focused service
Deven Lambart, president of Southwest Vision Center, has had his eye on Buchanan for a while. “[My wife, Jennifer, and I] started our first practice ...
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, July 3, 2017 11:29 am
Buchanan
Buchanan introduces draft of medical marijuana ordinance
After a few months of planning and deliberation, the Buchanan planning commission presented a public draft to the Buchanan City Commission. The ordinance was up ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:52 am
Buchanan
Buchanan alumni reunite for 63rd annual Buckteen Reunion
The Buchanan High School auxiliary gym was packed tightly Sunday afternoon. Filling the room was about 520 former Buchanan High School students from various generations, ...
by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9:16 am
Buchanan
Buchanan Classic Car Cruise-In: photo story
The Buchanan Classic Car Cruise-In took place Saturday in downtown. (Leader photos/JOE KUHARIC)
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, June 12, 2017 8:34 am
Buchanan
Tin Shop to perform patriotic musical to honor America
Alice Kring was not going to direct another musical. “Last year, after [Musical Director] Judy [Earnst] and I got done directing a melodrama musical, I ...
by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:36 am
Buchanan
Buchanan High School graduates 98 in 2017 class Friday
The sun was shining brightly on the 2017 Buchanan High School graduates Friday evening. Soft tufts of cottonwood seeds danced around the 98 graduates gathered ...
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, June 5, 2017 8:51 am
Buchanan
Buchanan celebrates the spirit of crafters with local maker’s market: Photo story
by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 9:35 am
Berrien County
Memorial Day 2017 gallery: Buchanan parade
Many gathered along the side of the road Monday on the parade route from Front Street to Oak Ridge Cemetery on Terre Coupe Road. Onlookers ...
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, May 29, 2017 9:46 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan mayor awards keys to the city to blossomtime participants: Photo story
Buchanan Mayor Brenda Hess took a moment at Monday night’s city council meeting to recognize Miss Buchanan 2017 Andrea Bair and Mr. Blossomtime First Runner-up ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:17 am
Buchanan
Blossomtime kings and queens visit Ottawa Elementary, promote literacy
As part of its week of community visits, the community kings and queens of the 2017 Blossomtime pageant paid a visit to Ottawa Elementary School ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:19 am
Buchanan
Buchanan High School prom 2017: Slideshow
Students at Buchanan High School celebrated prom 2017 Saturday at Shadowland on Silver Beach in St. Joseph. Before enjoying the evening, students stopped to take ...
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, May 1, 2017 10:01 am
Buchanan
Buchanan recognizes longtime firefighters
Monday night, the City of Buchanan recognized Mike Adams and Bobby Blaylock for 25 years of service each to the Buchanan Fire Department. “One thing ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:37 am
Buchanan
Buchanan council approves StoryWalk location
After a drawn out process, the Buchanan City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve allowing the Buchanan District Library to place its StoryWalk posts along ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:31 am
Buchanan
Buchanan fifth graders graduate from drug resistance program
The Buchanan Middle School gym was packed Wednesday with students, teachers and parents ready for D.A.R.E. graduation. This year, one half-dozen students took ownership and ...
by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:11 am
Buchanan
Buchanan Chamber of Commerce recognizes community members
Business leaders and the community came together Friday night to celebrate a year of accomplishments at the annual Buchanan Chamber of Commerce award dinner. Speakers ...
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, April 24, 2017 12:55 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan Plow Days: Slideshow
Hundreds of community members stopped out to Buchanan Plow Days on Saturday. The annual event, hosted at the Buchanan School Farm, included Belgian draft horse ...
by Joe Kuharic, Monday, April 24, 2017 8:31 am
Buchanan
Ballot contains updated school sinking fund verbiage
The May 2 election is coming in like a lamb in Buchanan. This cycle’s ballot contains a single item to vote on: an update ...
by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:56 am
Berrien County
Buchanan High School graduates Virtual Academy, Step Up students
Three students from Buchanan’s Virtual Academy and Step Up programs earned their high school diplomas and graduated Monday night at the Buchanan board of education ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:05 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan council approves street repair
Six roads in Buchanan are about to get a facelift. The Buchanan City Council Monday unanimously approved to chip and seal a total of 1.18 ...
by Joe Kuharic, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:43 am
Buchanan
Tim Donahue chosen as next Buchanan superintendent
After a day full of meetings with the Buchanan board of education on Tuesday, superintendent candidate Tim Donahue was all smiles at the evening’s meet ...
by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:25 am
Buchanan
Longtime parks volunteer recognized
The Buchanan City Council Monday recognized Sheila Daly for her 11 years of volunteer service with the Parks and Recreation department as the “Mother of ...
by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 9:25 am
Buchanan
Buchanan votes to adopt state medical marijuana law
It is full steam ahead for plans to allow medical marijuana businesses in the City of Buchanan as the city council Monday night voted 4-1 ...
