Berrien County
New public administrator appointed in Berrien County
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the recent appointment of Charles A. Grandy as Berrien County Public Administrator. “I would like to congratulate ...
Submitted, Author at Leader Publications
Obituaries
Cheryl R. Stigger, 65, of Vandalia
Cheryl R. Stigger, 65, of Vandalia, died Friday, April 19, 2024. Arrangements are being made by Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, of Cassopolis.
by Submitted, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:02 am
Obituaries
Leilani Lee Bruens, 82, of Cassopolis
Leilani Lee Bruens, 82, of Cassopolis, died Tuesday, April 22, 2024. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with her care.
by Submitted, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:01 am
Obituaries
Mary Rose David
Mary Rose David, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at the age of 97 on March 4, 2024, in Rancho Mirage, CA. She ...
by Submitted, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:58 pm
College wrestling
SMC wrestling signs first grappler to 2024-25 recruiting class
The first member of the Southwestern Michigan College 2024-25 recruiting class has been signed to a National Junior College Athletic Association letter of intent.
by Submitted, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:14 pm
Obituaries
Charles W. Potter
Feb. 26, 1952-April 21, 2024 Charles Wayne Potter, 72, of Cassopolis, died Sunday, April 21, 2024. His life began Feb. 26, 1952, in Lawrence, ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:19 pm
Obituaries
Randy Thomas
Dec. 19, 1961-April 18, 2024 Randy Lee Thomas, 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:36 pm
Obituaries
Roger Fryer, 67, of Stevensville
Roger Fryer, 67, of Stevensville, MI, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Corewell Health St. Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bowerman Funeral ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:31 pm
Business
YMCA to open downtown South Bend location
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The YMCA of Greater Michiana announced Tuesday plans to bring its mission and community resources to the heart of Downtown South ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:30 pm
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for Brandywine May 7
In the early nineteen-sixties, a group of ordinary people accomplished something extraordinary. They merged a group of country schools south of Niles to create the ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 3:30 pm
Dowagiac
SMC, Grand Valley Omni partner to offer Bachelor’s degree options
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Valley State University to offer bachelor-level classes and degree options on the ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2:29 pm
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ May 7 for Brandywine Community Schools
Surveys and meetings took place to help prioritize the bond improvement projects. How anyone in this district can vote no to improving the safety of ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:13 am
Obituaries
Wanda Leets
Oct. 7, 1931-April 16, 2024 Wanda M. Leets, 92, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital ...
by Submitted, Monday, April 22, 2024 11:29 pm
Obituaries
Julie Sue Lancaster, 50
Julie Sue Lancaster, 50, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown Funeral ...
by Submitted, Monday, April 22, 2024 11:24 pm
Obituaries
Linda Kay Sadler, 72
Linda Kay Sadler, 72, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown ...
by Submitted, Monday, April 22, 2024 11:23 pm
Obituaries
Kenny Ray Sallee, 59, of Niles,
Kenny Ray Sallee, 59, of Niles, died Friday, April 12, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 18, 2024 (location to be ...
by Submitted, Monday, April 22, 2024 11:22 pm
Berrien County
Fernwood Botanical Garden executive director announces retirement
NILES — After 17 years of dedicated leadership, Carol Line has announced her plan to retire as Executive Director of Fernwood in December 2024. Fernwood ...
by Submitted, Monday, April 22, 2024 4:13 pm
Community News
Cass County entities collaborate with EGLE to demolish unsafe building in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — A prime piece of real estate in uptown Edwardsburg will soon get a new life, thanks to a collaboration between multiple county and ...
by Submitted, Monday, April 22, 2024 10:03 am
Berrien County
SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers
NILES — SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company has received reports that scammers are using the internet to post false information about SEMCO’s 800 number and offering ...
by Submitted, Friday, April 19, 2024 2:00 pm
Business
Local musicians to perform in downtown Dowagiac Saturday
DOWAGIAC – Two local musicians will stroll in and out of specialty shops in downtown Dowagiac this Saturday, serenading visitors with music to enhance their ...
by Submitted, Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:04 am
Obituaries
Michael R. Best
July 12, 1957-April 13, 2024 Michael Ralph Best, 66, of Jones, died peacefully, Saturday morning, April 13, 2024, in the comfort of his home ...
by Submitted, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:43 pm
Obituaries
Max Rusher
Jan. 27, 1930-April 1, 2024 Max Allen Rusher, a cherished family man, respected dentist, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on April 1, ...
by Submitted, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:36 pm
Obituaries
Kenley Paul Inglefield
1935-2024 Kenley Inglefield, 88, of Edwardsburg, MI, peacefully passed away in the early hours of Jan. 17, 2024, at StoryPoint Granger. Kenley was born ...
by Submitted, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:33 pm
Obituaries
Lillie Jernigan, 88, of Niles
Lillie Jernigan, 88, of Niles, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Service entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, 414 E. Front St., Buchanan, MI
by Submitted, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:26 pm
Obituaries
Marion Louise Young, 92
Marion Louise Young, 92, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown ...
