Cass County
The Cass County Fair returns July 30
The Cass County Fair will be July 30 through Aug. 5, and will celebrate 166 years of family ...
Berrien County
Borgess expanding behavioral health services for children
While childhood is normally considered a time of innocence and exploration, for young people battling behavioral health issues, ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Experts outline process for obtaining marijuana card
When the average person pictures the process to get a medical marijuana card, they may picture a sketchy ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Physician explains how cannabis affects the body
Dr. Christopher Prince has seen a lot in his 33 years as a licensed medical practitioner in Michigan. ...
Buchanan
Southwest Vision Center in Buchanan brings updated technology, patient-focused service
Deven Lambart, president of Southwest Vision Center, has had his eye on Buchanan for a while. “[My wife, ...
Business
Dowagiac dentist retires after 41 years of serving hometown
Dowagiac’s Charles Burling can still remember the advice one of his instructors at dental school shared with he ...
Dowagiac
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation providing $10,000 for SMC nursing project
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is contributing $10,000 toward Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing and health education expansion. Founded in ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — June 28-29
June 28 8 a.m. — 58000 block Cherry Grove, public relations activity 9:30 a.m. — State/Whitney, traffic policing ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: New state regulations changing the landscape
Nearly a decade ago, voters in the state of Michigan decided to begin treating marijuana as a medicine, ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Multiple sclerosis patient explains why she turned to marijuana for pain relief
As Michigan lawmakers reassess the state’s stance on medical marijuana, Leader Publications takes a closer look at GROWING AN ...
Cass County
The Watchdog, June 30
Cass County Board of Commissioners (May 18) Roll call: Present — Terry Ausra, Annie File, Michael Grice, Skip Dyes, ...
Cassopolis
Local fine arts program celebrates 15th year
The natural beauty of the clear blue waters of Stone Lake and the vibrant green of the surrounding ...
Dowagiac
New president takes over Dowagiac Rotary Club
With a new leader at the helm, members of the Dowagiac Rotary Club are looking to redefine their ...
Niles
DDA receives Main Street America accredidation
In the past couple of months, the Niles downtown has seen a number of formerly empty storefronts transformed ...
Niles
Police log — June 13 to June 14
June 13 12:01 a.m. — 1300 block Wells, health and safety 12:38 a.m. — 700 block Ferry, drunkenness/intoxicated ...
News
The watchdog, June 30
Buchanan City Council (June 12) Community Development Block Grant: Zoning Administrator Debra Patzer explained that funds received from ...
State
Michigan Blood gives back to blood donors with Michigan-made products
The nonprofit Michigan Blood will give back to residential blood donors during the first full week of July. ...
News Main
PAW students to perform ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
Putting together a musical with a cast of 41 youth in the third- through 12th-grade is no small ...
Cassopolis
Three injured in LaGrange Township crash
Three people, including a teenager, were injured in a two vehicle crash in LaGrange Township Tuesday, according to ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — June 27-28
June 27 9:20 a.m. — Dowagiac Police Department, assist to Cass County Sheriff’s Office 2:20 p.m. — 300 ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Fourth of July fireworks show returns Friday
Residents of Dowagiac, southwest Michigan and beyond are invited to Russom Park to start their Fourth of July ...
Brandywine Education
Area students participate in annual CSI program at college
While he may not have the same production values behind him as an episode of “CSI” or “Law ...
Cassopolis
Summer meal program enters 10th year
While most children wait all school year for summer to roll around and offer them sunshine and freedom, ...
Cassopolis
Board hires curriculum coordinator, in-school resource supervisor
In the final board meeting for retiring Cassopolis Superintendent Tracy Hertsel, the board of education hired a curriculum ...
Cassopolis
Superintendent a lifelong learner
Education has always been Angela Piazza’s greatest passion. First, she began teaching Sunday School at her local church ...
