Allie Wilson, Author at Leader Publications

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 ... Read more

by Allie Wilson, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:50 am

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Allie Wilson, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:18 am

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