Cass County
Sheriff’s office responds to new marijuana legislation
While passed by Gov. Rick Snyder several weeks ago, the smoke has yet to clear concerning a series ...
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Enhanced 911 services expanding statewide
LANSING — Enhanced 911 services that can save lives are now available to communities all across Michigan with ...
Niles
Almost yesterday
Leader file photo The first official holiday tree that the city of Niles ever had was set up ...
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Amtrak improving station
Customers who ride the rails at the Niles Amtrak station at 598 Dey St. may have noticed the ...
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67-year-old capsule reveals history behind the Mercy Hospital
When demolition of the former Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor began last Monday, crews from Melching Demolition were ...
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SMC organizing ag career day
Southwestern Michigan College and Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology Agricultural Programs Advisory Board members Nov. 10 ...
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Campaign reminds drivers to drive slow on ice
One of Michigan’s most heavily traveled interstates, I-94, will again be the focus of a winter weather safe ...
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Lakeland Health earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety
ST. JOSEPH — Lakeland Health recently became one of only 29 hospitals in Michigan and 15 hospitals in ...
Cassopolis
Long-time teacher dies unexpectedly
Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. High School students and staff are grieving this week following the unexpected death of special ...
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Young Americans preparing students for upcoming concerts
When Bill Brawley was a Niles High School senior in 1973, he got a letter in the mail ...
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YMCA preparing for Thanksgiving Day Run
At the crack of dawn on Thanksgiving, long before the consumption of turkey and stuffing, more than 2,000 ...
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Former SMCAS director found guilty
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications A Berrien County Trial Court jury has found former SMCAS Executive ...
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Woman killed in semi accident
A woman was fatally struck by a semi truck while crossing a road in Niles Township Tuesday night, ...
Dowagiac
Local students team up with The Young Americans for one-night performance
Nearly 200 Dowagiac students joined professional singers and dancers with international performance group The Young Americans on-stage at ...
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Police log Nov. 14-Nov. 15
Nov. 14 6:57 a.m. — Wayne/N. 13th, traffic stop 7:24 a.m. — 500 block Cherry, assault and battery ...
Cass County
Cass County prosecutor named chair of state commission
Throughout his 13-year career as Cass County prosecutor, Victor Fitz has dedicated himself to ensuring locals impacted by ...
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Two leading hometown Christmas event
Submitted photos The Four Flags Garden Club will host the Hometown Christmas Event, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., ...
Dowagiac
Designs for high school renovation nearly complete
More than a year after the community cleared the way for construction through the passage of a $37 ...
Berrien County
‘Bottom Dollars’ documentary exposes exploitation of many disabled laborers
ST. JOSEPH — “Bottom Dollars,” a Rooted in Rights original documentary, will be screening at 1 p.m. Friday, ...
Education
Edwardsburg presenting ‘Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone’
Fans of the Harry Potter franchise, both young and old, will have the chance to see similar characters ...
Edwardsburg
Ushering in the holiday season
Edwardsburg will usher in the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting at the lot across U.S. ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis turning blue and white for the Rangers
Cassopolis School Board Trustee Jesse Binns shows off his support for the Cassopolis football team, which will travel ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Police log: Nov. 7-14
Here are the calls the Cassopolis Police Department responded to Nov. 7-14:
Cassopolis
Little Ms. and Mr. Cassopolis pageant Sunday
The Little Ms. and Mr. Cassopolis pageant will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. ...
Cassopolis
Christmas decorating contest expanded
For the second year, Leader Publications is hoping to help make the season bright in the Village of ...
