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Tyler Automotive partners with United Way for 2017 campaign
It’s a historic year for United Way of Southwest Michigan. The non-profit is celebrating its 75th anniversary serving ...
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Family reunion commemorates generations of living in the Niles
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications Summer is the time for family reunions and a special one ...
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Chemical Bank Foundation donates $75,000 to Lakeland Medical Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – Chemical Bank Foundation recently donated $75,000 in support of the Lakeland Medical Center Pavilion. ...
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MiABLE disability savings program allows families to save millions
LANSING — The Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience (MiABLE) program has helped Michigan families save more than ...
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Lakeland Health welcomes a returning radiation oncologist
ST. JOSEPH — Lakeland Health recently welcomed the return of Peter Paximadis, MD, radiation oncologist, to the medical ...
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Churches to host Bible superhero program in August
Connect Church and Assemblies of God church will host a free “The Hero Inside” program from 10 a.m. ...
Cass County
Poor weather causes slight dip in fair attendance
In spite of the warm, sunny weather experienced throughout most of last week, a spat of storms that ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac man helps teen out of dire straits
Dowagiac’s David Stark is still not sure what caused him to take the scenic route on a late-night ...
Dowagiac
Significant upgrades in the works for the Old Rugged Cross Garden
Volunteers who manage The Old Rugged Cross Memorial Garden in Pokagon Township are working on a two-phase effort ...
Cass County
Cass County Fair results: 2017 Youth Draft Horse Show
Champion Showman— Madeline Yuhas Reserve Champion Showman — Madison Suseland Senior Showmanship First place: Madeline Yuhas Second place: ...
Niles
Buchanan woman sentenced to jail after abusing woman’s credit cards and checks
A Buchanan woman who worked as a caretaker and stole from a patient will spend 90 days in ...
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Couple opens new smoothie shop in downtown Niles
With the aim to blend healthy and delicious, co-owners of the newest Niles business, Healthy Habits, will offer ...
Cass County
Local 4-H’ers participate in Ag Olympics
Teams representing all of the animals being shown at the fair competed in the Ag Olympics at the ...
Dowagiac
Work continues on first phase of high school construction
In spite of an unexpected setback, the ongoing construction project at Dowagiac Union High School has continued at ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac utility payments possibly stolen
Officers with the Dowagiac Police Department are investigating the break-in of one of the city’s utility payment drop ...
Cass County
Cass County Fair results: Youth Friday Shows
Champion Large Animal Showman • Madeline Yuhas Reserve Champion Large Animal Showman • Emily Luthringer Champion Small Animal ...
Cass County
Cass County Fair results: 2017 Cat Show Results
Best in Show • Erin Ridenour Champion Showmanship • Elizabeth Stockwell Reserve Champion Showmanship • Danielle Lamb Senior ...
Cass County
Cass County Fair results: Youth Beef Show
Champion Showman • Madeline Yuhas, Legacy Reserve Champion Showman • Jason Morgan, Legacy Senior Showmanship • First place ...
Business
The taste of giving
Some beautiful summertime weather made the perfect pairing for the selection of wines and beers served on the ...
Cass County
Cass County Fair results: Youth Goat Show
Grand Champion Goat Showmanship • Jacob Davis, M-40 Hustlers Reserved Grand Champion Goat Showmanship • Emily Luthringer, 4-Kids ...
Cass County
BOC discuss Child Care Fund budget
Cass County’s Child Care Fund has shrunk from last year, according to information presented to the Cass County ...
Cass County
Benton Harbor man sentenced on CSC charges
A man prosecutors described as a predator will spend the beginning years of his adult life behind bars. ...
Cass County
Fair dairy alumni show a family affair
CASSOPOLIS — Just like riding a bicycle, one never forgets how to wrangle a 1,000-plus pound farm animal ...
Buchanan
Thrill on the Hill draws hundreds to participate in annual event
Buchanan’s second annual summer Thrill on the Hill took place Thursday through Saturday on Front Street. The event ...
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Niles police log — July 22 – 24
July 22 12:52 a.m. — Fort/S. Third, traffic stop 1:04 a.m. — 700 block Broadway, public peace/harassment 1:36 ...
