Dowagiac
Two hospitalized after two-vehicle Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 61 year-old Niles man and a 74 year-old Niles man were both injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Howard ...
Staff Report, Author at Leader Publications
Cass County
Undersheriff Roach announces run for Cass County Sheriff
CASS COUNTY — With a strong track record in law enforcement and deep community ties, Cass County Undersheriff Clint Roach has announced his run for ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 20, 2024 5:00 am
Community News
GoFundMe created for Niles family involved in fatal crash
NILES — A GoFundMe account has been launched to support a Niles family involved in a deadly crash last week. Lauren Mendez launched a GoFundMe ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:28 am
News
Drain Commissioner Quattrin announces reelection bid
BERRIEN COUNTY — Christopher Quattrin announced Tuesday that he will be running for re-election to a third term as Berrien County Drain Commissioner. He is ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:31 am
Howard Township
State Police investigating Dollar General breaking and entering
Michigan State Police are investigating a breaking and entering that occurred just before midnight on Feb. 17 at the Dollar General on Detroit Rd in ...
by Staff Report, Monday, April 8, 2024 12:34 pm
Cass County
St. Joseph man killed in farm tractor crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A St. Joseph man was killed in a farm tractor crash in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:29 pm
Berrien County
Fife to run for Berrien County Treasurer
BERRIEN COUNTY — A new candidate is in the running for the title of Berrien County Treasurer. Stevensville resident and Coloma alumnus Margret Fife recently ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:24 pm
Professional wrestling
Buchanan’s Izzi Dame making pay-per-view debut Saturday
Former Buchanan and Eastern Michigan University volleyball standout Franki Strefling (aka Izzi Dame) will make her pay-per-view debut at NXT’s Stand & Deliver in Philadelphia ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:59 pm
Cass County
Milton Township crash sends three to the hospital Saturday
A two-vehicle crash in Milton Township Saturday sent three people to the hospital according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Offices.
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 31, 2024 10:14 am
Youth sports
Dowagiac Wrestling Club places five in the top eight at state
The Dowagiac Wrestling Club placed five wrestlers in the top eight at the MYWAY State Tournament, which was recently held.
by Staff Report, Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:05 am
High school powerlifting
Eddies’ Sousley wins state title; Buchanan’s Bartley fourth
Edwardsburg finished eighth and Buchanan tied for 17th at the Michigan High School Powerlifting state meet hosted by Lake Orion High School earlier this month.
by Staff Report, Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:24 am
Youth sports
Cassopolis Wrestling Club has six state placers
The Cassopolis Wrestling Club had six state placers at the recently held MYWAY Tournament.
by Staff Report, Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:57 am
Berrien County
Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts
NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations of staff and students at two NCS ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:37 pm
Crime/Court
Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested
NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to the Niles Police Department. At approximately 4:30 ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 2:12 pm
Niles
Niles, Brandywine schools in lockdown
Just three days after Niles Community Schools received a bomb threat, the district is once again on lockdown Monday afternoon.
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 2:08 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts evacuation of Ballard Elementary School
UPDATE 2: An Superintendent Dr. Dan Applegate issues an update: “At Niles Community Schools, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 15, 2024 11:47 am
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Saturday, March 9
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL BRANDYWINE 66, CONSTANTINE 20 At Niles CONSTANTINE 20 Jaedyn Herlein 6, Lilly Hofmeister 2, Bella Cullifer 6, Sienna Salisbury 0, Yara ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 8, 2024 9:39 pm
Cass County
Elkhart man dies in two-vehicle crash in Calvin Township
A 67-year-old Elkhart, Indiana man was killed when a vehicle struck a deer, which was propelled through the windshield in Calvin Township Tuesday night.
by Staff Report, Friday, March 8, 2024 6:47 am
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Friday, March 8
COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Great Lakes District C Tournament SOUTHHWESTERN MICHIGAN 71, LAKELAND CC 61 At Mott Community College, Flint SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN 71 Amara Palmer 3, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 8, 2024 2:12 am
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Thursday, March 7
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL EDWARDSBURG 38, DOWAGIAC 20 At Dowagiac EDWARDSBURG 38 Shelby Laubach 9, Ella Zache 0, Maddie Pobuda 4, Mya Eberlein 1, Kourtney ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:12 am
College basketball
SMC signs Grosse Ile’s Gilroy
The Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball team has landed its ninth member of the Class of 2024.
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:22 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Tuesday, March 5
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Division 2 District Quarterfinals DOWAGIAC 62, BENTON HARBOR 25 At Dowagiac BENTON HARBOR 25 Jaiden Tackett 0, Zakeira Baxter 0, Leona ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:07 am
Cassoplis
Cassopolis woman injured when vehicle rear-ended in Penn Township
An 18-year-old Cassopolis women was injured when her vehicle was read-ended near the intersection of M-60 and Shore Acres Road in Penn Township Saturday afternoon.
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:36 am
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Sunday, March 3
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING DIVISION 3 At Ford Field, Detroit Championship round 1 144: Israel Villegas (Dowagiac) p. Alex Bright (Algonac) 3:20. 150: Trey Parker ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:13 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Saturday, March 2
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING BOYS DIVISION 2 Championship round 1 138: Adam Polk (Pontiac) p. Keegan Parsons (Edwardsburg) :51. Consolation round 1 138: Trevor Boone (Lowell) ...
