College football
Staten reportedly hired by Toledo
According to WTOL in Toledo, former Michigan State assistant coach and Dowagiac standout Mark Staten has been hired to coach tight ends and offensive tackles ...
Staff Report, Author at Leader Publications
travel softball
Niles Nitro 16U wins Battle of the Bend
The Niles Nitro 16U travel softball team went 6-0 to win the Battle of the Bend Tournament in South Bend last weekend.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:00 am
Youth sports
Guernsey wins LJGA tour stop
PAW PAW — Dowagiac’s Becca Guernsey won a playoff against Isabella Peterson of Granger, Indiana, to win the Lakeshore Junior Golf Association Tour stop at ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:00 pm
Business
Demolition begins at future Popeye’s location
NILES — Demolition started this week of the former Chinese restaurant at the site of 306 S. 11th St. The site is the future home ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:50 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Preliminary investigation rules Niles man’s death a suicide following Mishawaka shooting
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. — Preliminary autopsy findings from a Thursday shooting near Mishawaka have ruled a Niles man’s death a suicide. On Thursday, police ...
by Staff Report, Monday, June 29, 2020 2:20 pm
travel softball
Niles Nitro 16U pick up win in Lakeville tourney
The Niles Nitro 16U travel softball team went 5-2 to win the 18U Division of the Father’s Day Classic Tournament in Lakeville, Indiana over the ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, June 27, 2020 1:12 pm
Breaking News
Niles man dead following possible murder-suicide in St. Joseph County
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. — A Niles man is reportedly dead following a possible murder-suicide near Mishawaka Thursday morning, according to the St. Joseph County ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:27 pm
Cass County
One injured in motorcycle accident
LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP — An Indiana resident is in the hospital following a motorcycle accident in La Grange Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, June 20, 2020 4:47 pm
Berrien County
75th annual Berrien County Youth Fair postponed to 2021
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Berrien County Youth Fair will have to wait one more year to celebrate its 75th anniversary, as the fair board officially ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:33 pm
Berrien County
Movie theaters, gyms, bowling alleys could reopen by July 4
LANSING — July 4 may prove to be the day theaters, bowling alleys and gyms reopen across the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday. With ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:39 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis woman injured in crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis woman sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reported ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:17 pm
News
Four injured in collision near Speedway
NILES — A Dowagiac woman was seriously injured in a collision on S. 11th Street in Niles Tuesday, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:44 pm
Edwardsburg
Indiana resident killed in Edwardsburg crash
EDWARDSBURG — An Indiana resident died in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning, according to the Ontwa Township Edwardsburg Police Department. Chief Douglas Westrick of the ...
by Staff Report, Monday, June 15, 2020 5:58 pm
Cass County
Cass County crash results in minor injuries
PORTER TOWNSHIP — Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reported that 9:45 a.m. Saturday, deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a personal injury ...
by Staff Report, Monday, June 15, 2020 11:19 am
Cass County
One injured in Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that his deputies responded to a personal injury traffic crash on at 2:17 p.m. Saturday on Bertrand Street and ...
by Staff Report, Monday, June 15, 2020 11:17 am
Dowagiac
Police investigating two drive-by shootings in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is investigating two separate drive-by shootings that occurred within the city over the weekend. The first shooting took place ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, June 14, 2020 1:56 pm
Cass County
One injured in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP—A Thursday afternoon crash sent one person to the hospital. According to Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke, officers were called to the intersection of ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, June 11, 2020 4:52 pm
Cass County
Five juveniles injured in car versus home crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP – Five juveniles were injured and a home damaged in a Howard Township crash on Monday. According to Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:57 pm
Breaking News
No one injured in fire caused by child
DOWAGIAC — No one was injured after a child started a structure fire Monday evening, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. Around 4:18 p.m., the ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:47 am
Youth baseball
Thomas Stadium seeking financial help
If the Greater Niles Baseball/Thomas Stadium is going to have a season in 2020, it must raise funds immediately to make much-needed repairs.
by Staff Report, Friday, June 5, 2020 3:36 pm
Youth sports
Brandywine cancels season, Howard Township hosting abbreviated season
Howard Township Baseball announced that it will play an abbreviated 2020 season, while Brandywine Cal Ripken Baseball announced it has canceled its season.
by Staff Report, Friday, June 5, 2020 2:00 pm
High school football
Brandywine football hosting meeting Wednesday
The Brandywine football team will host a mandatory players and parents meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Selge Field.
by Staff Report, Friday, June 5, 2020 1:35 pm
Berrien County
Whitmer order includes personal care, events
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN—On Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that would allow for salons and nail salons to reopen statewide on June 15. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 5, 2020 1:23 pm
Cass County
Vandalia man strikes telephone pole
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Vandalia man was injured in a Calvin Township crash Friday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke ...
by Staff Report, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:23 am
Cassopolis
Organizers call drive-thru fair food event a huge success
CASSOPOLIS — With approximately 1,800 cars over three days, the Cass County Fair’s drive-thru fair food event last weekend was a huge success, according to ...
