Niles
Photo story: Brandywine students learn to make exercise fun
Students at Merritt and Brandywine elementary schools got excited about exercise Wednesday afternoon as they participated in a Jump with Jill dance movement program.
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Cassopolis
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Red Brick School
CASSOPOLIS — The Red Brick School was built in 1848 when it replaced a log school that was located on the same site. Many subjects ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, January 11, 2018 11:35 am
Dowagiac
Throwback Thursday: Beckwith Theatre’s stories transcend generations
Before it became a theater in 1994, Beckwith Theatre Company was a Methodist Church. The theater also served as a stop on the orphan train. ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:31 pm
Dowagiac
Throwback Thursday: A journey through time
The Old Rugged Cross Church was not always a church. In 1862, it was a hops barn. It first turned into a church in 1876. ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:09 am
Berrien County
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Chapin Mansion
Henry and Ruby Chapin started construction on their mansion in 1882. They hired well-known architects from Chicago who designed the Victorian house using elements from ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:25 am
Brandywine Education
Photo gallery: Holly jolly Christmas
Denise Boger’s afterschool choir performed its Christmas program, “Holly Jolly Jukebox,” at Brandywine Elementary yesterday. They sang the top hit song of each decade since ...
by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 10:05 am
Cass County
THROWBACK THURSDAY: High-speed history
The Dowagiac Depot was the third train station built in 1903 by the Michigan Central Railroad. The Depot is a fine example of Gothic architecture ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:42 am
Berrien County
Throwback Thursday: History on wheels
NILES — Located on Dey Street in Niles, the Amtrak station was built in 1892. There are 22 Michigan stations that are served by Amtrak. ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 7, 2017 10:00 am
Berrien County
Photo story: Last but not least, Pears Mill
Pears Mill is located on 121 South Oak St. in downtown Buchanan. This water mill is the last water powered mill out of 13 that ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, November 30, 2017 8:50 am
Berrien County
A tour through the Bonine House: Photo story
The Bonine house, located at M-60 and Penn Road in Vandalia, was once home to James E. Bonine and Sarah Bogue and has been made ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:52 am
News Main
Apple Festival window decorating contest: Photo story
Several downtown businesses participated in the annual window decorating contest. (Leader photos/EMILY SOBECKI)
by Emily Sobecki, Monday, October 2, 2017 9:24 am
News Main
Niles High School starts their spirit week: Photo story
To start off homecoming, students and teachers of Niles High School wore their pajamas to school Monday. (Leader photos/EMILY SOBECKI)
by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:40 am
News Main
Brandywine Elementary students return to classes: Photo story
Children of Niles started their new school year at Brandywine Elementary. Students in grades 4th and 6th are pictured learning inside their new classrooms. (Leader ...
by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 11:04 am
News Main
New smoothie shop hosts its grand opening
The new shop, Healthy Habits in town hosted its grand opening on Wedesday. The store opened at noon, and was already slammed with customers within ...
by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:24 am
Cass County
Children compete in youth dairy show — GALLERY
Dozen of children and young adults participated in the Youth and PeeWee/Cloverbud Dairy Show Monday morning. Jacob Davis, 20, of Dowagiac walked home with award ...
