Andrew Mentock, Author at Leader Publications

Horizons

Niles company coated with family tradition, legacy

When former Sen. John Proos visited NCP Coating in 2018 to help the privately-owned Niles business celebrate its 70th anniversary, company leaders Nat and Ben ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, March 1, 2019 10:00 am

Edwardsburg

Trunk or Treat event returns to Hope in Edwardsburg this Sunday

10 years ago, the Hope United Methodist Church in Edwardsburg discontinued its annual Trunk or Treat event due to poor attendance. Last year, under the ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:27 am

cassopolis

Village of Cassopolis releases master plan for community input

For at least a year, the Village of Cassopolis has worked to put together a master plan to to care the community forward. Throughout this ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:21 am

Edwardsburg

Scholarship program been going on for more than 60 years

For more than 60 years, students in Edwardsburg have been able to sharpen their interviewing and public speaking skills by participating in a local pageant, ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:17 am

Edwardsburg

Witches on the porch continues tradition of spooking children, bringing community together

For more than a decade, the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum has hosted a Halloween tradition called Witches on the Porch. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:12 am

Cassopolis Publics Schools

Local art class offers students advanced, academic-styled coursework

For more than a year, the Cass Area Artists have sponsored a class, which is hosted at the Cass District Library in Cassopolis from 6:30 ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:11 am

Cassopolis Public Schools

Project Graduation to host adult prom

There are few opportunities for adults to get dressed up in vibrant dresses, go out to dinner and dance the night away, while a DJ ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:57 am

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis band advances their skills at competition

Last Wednesday, at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District Six Marching Band Festival in Niles, the Cassopolis Rangers band finished up its marching ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:14 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Edwardsburg Band looks to build off past success

With roughly 95 students participating, the Edwardsburg High School marching band is one of the largest in the area. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:12 am

cassopolis

Cass Area Artists show at Cassopolis Sinclair Station for the next two weeks

There’s a large, green dinosaur on top of the Sinclair Station off Broadway Street in downtown Cassopolis, a marketing tool Sinclair Oil first used in ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:10 am

Edwardsburg

US-12 construction expected to be finished soon

After several weeks of inactivity, with orange cones sitting still and equipment resting on the side shoulder, road construction on US-12 in Edwardsburg has once ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:52 am

cassopolis

Turtle Lodge to host Halloween themed community potluck

Just across from the historic Cass County Courthouse is Turtle Lodge, owned by Darin Boyles and Boyles Properties. Inside the brick lodge is a large ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:32 am

Cassopolis

New Blossomtime preliminary pageant available in Cass

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis students wishing to participate in the Blossomtime pageant still have the opportunity to do so thanks to two of its former participants. ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:46 am

Cassopolis

Mobile vendors serving up lunch in Cassopolis Friday

CASSOPOLIS — The popularity of food trucks has greatly increased over the past decade. They used to be a novelty people saw in large college ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:42 am

Edwardsburg HS

Three Rivers no match for spikers

EDWARSBURG — There were three undefeated teams atop the Wolverine Conference volleyball standings heading into last Thursday night’s matches. When the smoke cleared, only Edwardsburg ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:34 am

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg QB runs, passes team to share of title

EDWARDSBURG — On a team that prides itself on running the football, quarterback Tre Harvey’s name may not be the first one opponents talk about. ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:32 am

Education

Eagle Lake receives National Blue Ribbon designation

EDWARDSBURG — Last Monday, students at Eagle Lake Elementary School gathered in the gymnasium for a special presentation. It was spirit week, and the students ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:28 am

Edwardsburg

Local Elvis tribute artist ‘excited’ to play at Barn Swallow Theatre

EDWARDSBURG — On Saturday, Oct. 20, a musical act more than 40 years old is coming to Edwardsburg. The act will not be done by ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:26 am

Cassopolis HS

Volleyball, soccer also pick up wins

MARCELLUS — The Rangers rolled up 43 first-half points in complete domination of the Wildcats, who crossed midfield just one time. Cassopolis rushed for 252 ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:18 am

Cass County

Cassopolis native begins 135th Trooper Recruit School

LANSING — The Michigan State Police is pleased announced that 128 recruits just completed the first week of 26 weeks of training to become Michigan ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:17 am

Cassopolis

Overcoming setbacks, village, school continue pursue

CASSOPOLIS — At the end of last school year, the Cassopolis student-run coffee shop hit a snag when it did not receive an initial source ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:16 am

Edwardsburg

Two Eddies named National Merit Semifinalists

EDWARDSBURG — Every fall, thousands of high-achieving high school seniors from across the country wait as they anticipate whether or not they will be named ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:03 am

Edwardsburg HS

No. 1 Eddies host No. 3 Wildcats

EDWARDSBURG — The biggest game of the 2018 season has arrived. No. 1-ranked Edwardsburg (6-0) will host No. 3-ranked Three Rivers (6-0) for the Wolverine ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:52 am

Berrien

Manufacturing week offers students a chance to explore the industry

This week, businesses throughout Berrien and Cass counties hosted high school students from around the area to show them why manufacturing jobs could be a ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:15 am

Berrien County

19th annual Apple Festival Car Show took place on Sunday

NILES — At the northeast corner of Seventeenth and Lake streets in Niles, the 19th annual  Apple Festival Car Show took place Sunday. At the ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:44 am

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