Community News
Public hearing set for Commercial St. Brownfield Plan
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council took steps Monday to improve commercial and residential development in downtown Dowagiac. ...
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Crime/Court
Dowagiac teen charged with multiple felonies in shooting
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac teen has been charged in connection to a Nov. 22 shooting that left one ...
Community News
Former Dowagiac Deputy Chief passes away
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac community is in mourning following the passing of a prominent community member. Retired Dowagiac ...
Education
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Tharan Suvarna, Patrick Hamilton Elementary
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Business
Dowagiac hosts annual Christmas Open House
DOWAGIAC — The Grand Old City brought the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events ...
Business
Creating tomorrow: Dowagiac breaks ground on Lincoln School housing project
DOWAGIAC — A vision for the future took root Wednesday in Dowagiac. Community members, business owners and local ...
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Dowagiac senior excited to represent community as Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025
EAU CLAIRE — It was a weekend to remember for Malayna Klug. When the dust settled, Klug was ...
Education
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Janice Starling, Justus Gage Elementary
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Business
Decorate Dowagiac close to fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — With support from community businesses and many individuals, the Decorate Dowagiac committee is nearing the completion ...
Community News
Merrill Adams crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025
CASSOPOLIS — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Cassopolis community. When the dust settled, ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation and jail for assaulting former girlfriend, killing dog
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his former girlfriend and killed her dog was sentenced to probation ...
Dowagiac
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Melissa Lillie, Kincheloe Elementary
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Berrien County
2024 school board election results
Listed below are the unofficial contested election results from Berrien and Cass county for schools within Leader Publications’ ...
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2024 Cass County local election results
CASS COUNTY — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County’s contested 2024 General election races. ...
Business
Dowagiac to welcome the holiday season with festive event lineup
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac is gearing up to bring the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of ...
Community News
SMC Founders Day celebrates 60th anniversary
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College, “a good idea that got loose in the world,” celebrated its 60th anniversary ...
Community News
MDHHS warns Michigan residents about increase in whooping cough cases
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling attention to an increase in cases ...
Community News
Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant kicks off 84th year
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac men get prison time on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — A pair of relatives from Dowagiac were sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. ...
Community News
Pat Ham student appointed honorary member of Dowagiac City Council
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized its “newest and youngest” member Monday in a special ceremony. City ...
Crime/Court
Arrest made in connection to fatal Keeler Township home invasion
KEELER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Benton Harbor man was arrested Thursday in connection to a homicide that occurred ...
Community News
Dowagiac Chamber honors Anderson with Lifetime Achievement Award
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce recognized Leon “Andy” Anderson for his innumerable contributions to the ...
Education
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Dara Killarney, Dowagiac Union Schools Transportation
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Community News
Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Miracle on South Division Street’ production
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is gearing up for its final production of the season. The company ...
Community News
Leon Anderson to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
DOWAGIAC — Trustees of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce invite the public to join them on Wednesday, ...
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, November 29
There are two games on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature a ranked squad. That includes…
Will Tyler Bertuzzi Score a Goal Against the Wild on November 29?
Will Tyler Bertuzzi find the back of the net when the Chicago Blackhawks play the Minnesota Wild on…
Will Teuvo Teravainen Score a Goal Against the Wild on November 29?
On Friday at 2:00 PM ET, the Chicago Blackhawks clash with the Minnesota Wild. Is Teuvo Teravainen going…
Notre Dame vs. Dartmouth Basketball Tickets – Wednesday, December 11
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-3) play the Dartmouth Big Green (2-3) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday,…
Pacers vs. Pistons Injury Report Today – November 29
The Detroit Pistons (8-12) will be monitoring three players on the injury report, including Cade Cunningham, as they…
