Dowagiac
Local college student films open header cruise with drone
When most people think of drones, they probably think of complicated machines that are hard to fly. That is not the case for Southwestern Michigan ...
Allie Wilson, Author at Leader Publications
Cass County
Belew family hosts ninth year of memorial golf outing
At just 19 and finishing freshman year of college, most children have their whole life ahead of them.
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:36 am
Berrien County
Volunteer of the Week: Gavin Herbert, of Niles
Gavin Herbert, of Niles, volunteers with the YMCA’s Summer My Way. What do you do as a volunteer with the summer my way program? I ...
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:57 am
Berrien County
Niles football players volunteer for Summer May Way program
The Summer My Way program through the Niles-Buchanan YMCA had some help from special guests last week as players from the Niles High School football ...
by Allie Wilson, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 10:04 am
Dowagiac
Volunteer of the Week: Trisha Hunt, Summer in the City
Trisha Hunt volunteers with the Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce. This summer, she is one of the key people responsible for hosting the city’s inaugural Summer ...
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:52 am
Buchanan
Niles artist opens studio in downtown Buchanan
Local artists are combining their art skills with business skills to thrive in their communities, small business experts say. Unique, handcrafted, studio art is what ...
by Allie Wilson, Monday, July 11, 2016 9:41 am
Uncategorized
Mishawaka festival brings community together
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Other than hanging out at bars and clubs, it may seem like there are not a lot of options for the 21 ...
by Allie Wilson, Monday, June 27, 2016 9:48 am
Berrien County
Niles, Brandywine, Buchanan offer summer lunch programs
Many schools in the area are offering a free lunch program this summer.
by Allie Wilson, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:37 am
Buchanan
Local eye care office attributes longevity to passion for community
Have you ever wondered how locally-owned businesses manage to keep their doors open decade after decade? Dr. Brenda Smoke of Smoke Vision Care seems to ...
by Allie Wilson, Monday, June 20, 2016 11:14 am
Education
YMCA partners with schools for educational summer program
What could be better than a summer spent at home playing video games? A summer spent learning and growing, as many local educators are apt ...
by Allie Wilson, Monday, June 20, 2016 11:10 am
Berrien County
Niles library hosting Father’s Day dance
In an effort to celebrate local father figures, the Niles District Library is hosting a Father’s Day dance.
by Allie Wilson, Friday, June 17, 2016 8:57 am
Dowagiac
Registration open for annual summer program
Registration is now open for children interested in experiencing the nature Dowagiac has to offer as well as learning team building skills. The E. Root ...
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:00 am
Dowagiac
Ed’s Open Header will benefit cancer society
In memory of the late Ed Kazlauskus, longtime business owner and annual car show host, the open header cruise for the cause will donate all ...
by Allie Wilson, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:06 pm
Cass County
Dowagiac library hosts financial literacy classes
For those who don’t know much about finances or what homeownership is about, or even for those who would like to brush up on that ...
by Allie Wilson, Friday, June 10, 2016 9:56 am
Cass County
Health fair offers fun, information
Most people know the importance of good health, but leaders in the health industry say people are often unaware of the tools and resources available ...
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:21 am
Cass County
Dowagiac Union Schools sponsors summer food service program
Youngsters in Dowagiac will have the opportunity to eat for free five days a week during their break as Dowagiac Union Schools sponsors the free ...
by Allie Wilson, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 9:22 am
Cass County
140 to graduate from Dowagiac Union High School Sunday
The Chieftain alumni base will grow by 140 students this Sunday as the Class of 2016 turns its tassel.
by Allie Wilson, Friday, June 3, 2016 10:15 am
Berrien County
Eastside students learn lesson in giving
When Bonnie Prenkert asked the children in her classroom two years ago how many pop tabs they wanted to donate, she was shocked when they ...
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 9:41 am
Uncategorized
Artist to play Eric Clapton tribute show
THREE OAKS, Mich. — At age 13, most adolescents have no idea what they want for breakfast, let alone what they want to do with ...
by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 5:13 pm
Edwardsburg
Volunteer of the Week: Jim Rutten, Edwardsburg schools volunteer
Jim Rutten, of Edwardsburg, is a longtime volunteer for Edwardsburg schools. Q: What volunteer work do you do? I volunteer at the school two mornings ...
