High school basketball
Division 1: Rockford wins state title in first trip to finals
A fourth quarter rally capped a near perfect season for the Rockford Rams, who outscored West Bloomfield 18-13 in the final eight minutes to win ...
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High school basketball
Division 4: Maple City Glen Lake wins state title over Baraga
For the first time since winning the 1978 Class D state championship, No. 2-ranked Maple City Glen Lake had little trouble winning the Division 4 ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, March 18, 2023 2:42 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Wednesday, March 8
GIRLS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 66, BRONSON 59 At Centreville BUCHANAN 66 Maddie Young 2, Jillian McKean 2, LaBria Austin 18, Hannah Herman 0, Katie Ailes 6, ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 7:59 am
College cross country
Roadrunners sign Portage Northern’s Stacy
Southwestern Michigan College Coach Zac Sartori is already retooling his cross country teams.
by Staff Report, Monday, March 6, 2023 7:03 am
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Sunday, March 5
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING MHSAA Individual State Finals At Ford Field, Detroit Division 2 Boys Consolation round 3 215: Andrew Harris (Edwardsburg) d. Shane Dams (Hamilton) ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 5, 2023 6:14 am
Berrien County
Treasury: Municipalities to receive Marijuana tax revenue this week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be receiving the benefits. The Michigan Department of Treasury announced Tuesday ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 2, 2023 11:30 am
Cass County
K9 Neera aids in apprehension of homicide suspect
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office aided in the apprehension of a suspect who led law enforcement officials in a vehicle chase from Indiana into LaGrange ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 10:27 am
Cass County
Cass County Board of Commissioners host Feb. 16 meeting
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor CASSOPOLIS — A dangerous intersection and a grant for home and structure rehabilitation were among the topics discussed during ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 pm
High school wrestling
Eddies eliminated by Lakeshore in semifinals
Jesse Becraft and his Edwardsburg Eddies have faced more than their share of adversity on the wrestling mat this winter.
by Staff Report, Thursday, February 16, 2023 5:13 pm
Buchanan
Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. [BNI], died Monday, Feb. 13, at UAB ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:00 pm
Community News
Dowagiac City Council announces 2023 summer road projects
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — For the city’s 175th Anniversary year, the City Council of Dowagiac has plenty of projects on its ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:00 pm
College volleyball
Titans’ Marquis the fifth member of SMC recruiting class
Southwestern Michigan College Volleyball Coach Jenny Nate continues to build her 2023 roster.
by Staff Report, Monday, February 13, 2023 8:39 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union High student suspended after threatening comments
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended after making comments that were “not appropriate for school”, according to Dowagiac Union Schools. ...
by Staff Report, Monday, February 13, 2023 4:38 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Sunday, Feb. 12
WRESTLING Division 2 District At Battle Creek Championship round 106: Brady Baker (LAKE) p. Joelan Coyer (LAKE) 1:59; 113: Korbin Diehl (GL) p. Caden Manfred ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, February 12, 2023 7:42 am
Cass County
Two-car crash in Milton Township sends pair to hospital
A two-vehicle crash in Milton Township Friday sent a pair of South Bend, Indiana residents to the hospital according to the Cass County Sheriff’s office.
by Staff Report, Saturday, February 11, 2023 3:33 pm
Professional wrestling
Ford Field to host SummerSlam Aug. 5
For the first time since 2007, Michigan will host one of the biggest events on the World Wrestling Entertainment schedule on Aug. 5 when Ford ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 3:34 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Tuesday, Feb. 7
GIRLS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 60, LAKESHORE 46 At Buchanan LAKESHORE 46 Megan Wurster 6, Helaina Mihalik 5, Paige Lies 16, Taylor Davis 7, Emily Lockman 12. ...
by Staff Report, Monday, February 6, 2023 11:46 pm
High school basketball
Edwardsburg boys’ pound it inside late to trip up Three Rivers; girls fall to Wildcats
Edwardsburg came into Friday's basketball games at Three Rivers hoping to maintain their second-place position in the Wolverine Conference standings.
by Staff Report, Saturday, February 4, 2023 11:33 am
Cass County
Icy roads contribute to Volinia Township crash
Icy road conditions contributed to a single-vehicle crash in Volinia Township Friday morning.
by Staff Report, Friday, February 3, 2023 12:43 pm
Berrien County
Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce announces Business Development Grant
NILES — A vision is becoming a reality. An endowment supporting the Greater Niles Chamber Business Development Grant has been established by the Greater Niles ...
by Staff Report, Friday, February 3, 2023 10:30 am
Cass County
Edwardsburg teen killed after vehicle strikes trees in Milton Township
An Edwardsburg teen is dead after his vehicle left the roadway and struck several large trees in Milton Township Sunday morning according to the Cass ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, January 29, 2023 9:51 am
Buchanan
Buchanan District Library announces matching campaign to support new building project
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan District Library received a $10,000 matching campaign in memory of Arthur C. Mayhew, Jr. and Helen L. Mayhew, fulfilled by their ...
by Staff Report, Friday, January 27, 2023 3:02 pm
Cass County
Icy road may have played factor in Jefferson Township crash
Icy road conditions played a role in a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson Township Wednesday morning.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:54 pm
High school basketball
Phillips scores 23 in Niles loss to Tigers
A non-conference matchup did not end well for Niles, overwhelmed by a strong Benton Harbor team Tuesday night.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:58 am
Berrien County
Baroda man, Niles woman killed in single-vehicle Berrien Township crash
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Niles Post are investigating a single-vehicle, double fatal crash that occurred Tuesday night in Berrien Township. ...
