Cass County
Cassopolis woman overturns vehicle on Dailey Road
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Cassopolis resident was transported to the hospital Sunday after her vehicle overturned on ...
Buchanan
Buchanan man starts Niles ministry to help the homeless
NILES — With a desire to get outside for some fresh air, Jerry Seals, of Buchanan, started walking ...
Berrien County
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers guidance to local youth
Next up on the United Way tour, we talked to Jenny Miner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of ...
Cass County
Artists group hosting next round of painting, drawing courses
CASSOPOLIS — Be they mavens of the canvas or neophytes of the palette, locals of all ages are ...
Dowagiac
SMC December 2017 gifts and grants
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees accepted several gifts during its meeting Monday on the ...
News
State representative shares strides that Michigan Legislature made in 2017
LANSING — State Rep. Aaron Miller recently commended strides made by the Michigan Legislature in the first year ...
News
Toastmasters spotlight: Rhonda Gibson-Willis
The Four Flags Toastmasters is conducting its membership drive into the new year 2018. The local Toastmasters Club ...
Berrien County
Police warn residents about letter circulating the area
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office warning citizens that another scam letter is being circulated in ...
Dowagiac
Residents, businesses donate money for new books for Sister Lakes students
SISTER LAKES — Members of the Sister Lakes community have become “Reading Elves” for students at Sister Lakes ...
Berrien County
Berrien County projects among those recommended for grant funding
LANSING — State Rep. Dave Pagel announced three grant recommendations from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to ...
News
State police report decrease in traffic fatalities during busy holiday period
LANSING — Preliminary reports by the Michigan State Police show three people lost their lives in three separate ...
Berrien County
Landfill associates charged with embezzlement arraigned
BUCHANAN — Clyde David Fuller III, 46, of Buchanan, has been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and ...
Berrien County
QuickBooks workshops offered in Berrien and Van Buren counties
BENTON HARBOR — Cornerstone Alliance Small Business Services and the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance will offer ...
Berrien County
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Chapin Mansion
Henry and Ruby Chapin started construction on their mansion in 1882. They hired well-known architects from Chicago who ...
Berrien County
Senior center hosts talk on medical marijuana
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Senior Center was filled Tuesday evening with many area senior citizens hoping to ...
Education
Miss Edwardsburg names 2018 court
EDWARDSBURG — With a spotlight shining down on her, Edwardsburg High School student Amber Barnosky could not stop ...
Berrien County
Step Forward Program offers no-interest loans to residents facing foreclosure
BERRIEN COUNTY — St. Joseph resident Mark Krager built his home by hand and has lived there for ...
Edwardsburg
Ontwa Township to get US-12 connector path
EDWARDSBURG — A safer way to travel on foot is coming Edwardsburg. The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund ...
Berrien County
United Way helps Niles Salvation Army extend program’s reach
United Way’s next tour stop is an organization that has helped community members across southeast Berrien and Cass ...
Edwardsburg
Village of Edwardsburg discusses employee insurance
EDWARDSBURG — The Village of Edwardsburg will soon be spending more money on its employees. At Monday’s Edwardsburg ...
Cass County
Cass District Library to host stuffed animal workshop
CASS COUNTY— The children of Cass County will soon have an opportunity to make their own stuffed and furry ...
Cass County
Cass County Toys for Tots a community effort
CASSOPOLIS — Walking into Cass County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ken Lebeda’s garage in Cassopolis, one is met with ...
Cass County
Photo Gallery: Cass County Council on Aging hosts Christmas annual dinner
Senior citizens filled the dining room of the Cass County Council on Aging in Cassopolis last Thursday for ...
Berrien County
Dowagiac man jailed, Niles man gets probation
By DEBRA HAIGHT Leader Publications Contributor NILES — A Dowagiac man is going to prison after driving drunk ...
Berrien County
Niles Salvation Army seeking Red Kettle volunteers, funds
NILES — With only three days left in the Red Kettle Campaign, the Niles Salvation Army is in ...
