Lifestyles
Beckwith Theatre presents racy comedy ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’
DOWAGIAC — What happens when five reluctant bridesmaids find themselves together in the same bedroom in an attempt ...
Education
Miss Buchanan crowned Miss Blossomtime 2022; Miss Niles Top 6
BENTON HARBOR – Earlier in the evening, Miss Buchanan attempted to grab the microphone to answer a question posed ...
Education
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll
9th Grade Honor Roll Excellence Avina, Monserrat Curtis-Lee, Alexandra Drotoz, Adelyn Hood, Logan Krisher, Paige Mason, Niyah Peterson, ...
Uncategorized
For the love of language: Dowagiac 91-year-old publishes first children’s book
DOWAGIAC — As a child growing up in the 1930s and ’40s, Thelda Mathews was taught to value ...
Lifestyles
First Baptist Church to host gospel singer John Schindler
NILES — John Schindler, gospel singer, will be in concert at First Baptist Church, 1446 E. Main St., ...
Education
Dowagiac Drama to present dystopian high school musical ‘Ranked’
DOWAGIAC — Pain is temporary, grades last forever. Such is the mindset in the world of the dystopian ...
News
Culture, faith and positivity: Dowagiac artist featured internationally for Black History Month
DOWAGIAC — A website with more than 400 million monthly viewers from around the world has placed one ...
Community News
Improv, ‘Jeeves at Sea’ to open year of comedy at Beckwith Theatre
DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on, the Beckwith Theatre Company Board of Directors noticed people becoming ...
Community News
Dowagiac artist channels cotton-picking roots in latest piece
In honor of Black History Month, Leader Publications is celebrating African American leaders in business, government, arts and ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Bowser, of Cass County Animal Control
Meet Bowser, an American Pitbull Terrier. Bowser is a gentle, loving boy who is looking for his forever ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Pot Roast, of Berrien County Animal Control
Meet Pot Roast, a 5- to 7-year-old lab-shepherd. According to volunteers, he loves to explore outside, does great ...
Education
Cassopolis resident named to UA presidents list
TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Cassopolis resident is being recognized for academic achievement at her out-of-state college. Bailey Reynolds, ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Silvadene, of Animal Aid
Meet Silvadene, a playful, 7-month-old adoptable cat. He is neutered. He is available through Animal Aid and is ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Schooley-Murphy
Bethany Schooley and Lee Murphy, of Edwardsburg, are the parents of a daughter, Olivia, born at 3:34 a.m. ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Huff
Brittany and Ryan Huff, of Watervliet, are the parents of a son, Kenley Clarence Huff, born at 6:35 ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Nevins-Zaragoza
Tracy Nevins and Roberto Zaragoza, of Dowagiac, are the parents of daughter, Winter Hazel Zaragoza, born at 8:31 ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Shelton-Ciciora
Thomas K. Ciciora and Mikayla Shelton are the parents of a son, Sebastian Ciciora, of Niles. Sebastian was ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Shepherd
Cody and Heather Shepherd are the parents of a son, Francis Shepherd, of Buchanan. Francis was born Jan. ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Ember, of Paws of Hope
Meet Ember, an orange female tabby, which is uncommon as most orange tabbies are boys. Ember loves to ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Purvis
Chelseah and Taylor Purvis, of Niles, are the parents of a daughter, Savannah Purvis. Savannah was born Jan. ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Medrano
Jessica and Jose Medrano, of Dowagiac, are the parents of a son, Leonel Medrano. Leonel was born Jan. ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Rodriques-Gross
Maria Rodriques (Gross) and Dakota Gross are the parents of a daughter, Nevada Gross, of Niles. Nevada was ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Roman, of Save a Stray
Meet Roman, a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is a very social little guy who gets along great with ...
Anniversaries
ANNIVERSARY: Nelson
Ron and Alice (Wismer) Nelson, of Niles, were married on Jan. 8, 1972, in Benton Harbor by the ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Sparky, of Seven Star Rescue
Meet Sparky, a kitten from Seven Star Rescue. Born in July, he loves to play, purrs loudly and ...
