News
Michigan announces collaboration to promote breastfeeding
LANSING — A new initiative in Michigan is promoting early breastfeeding success. The Michigan Department of Health and ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Aug. 28-29
Aug. 28 10:10 a.m. — Police Department, general assistance 10:10 a.m. — 58000 block Cherry Grove, private property ...
Dowagiac
City council approves electrical rate hike
Two weeks after placing the motion on the table, members of the Dowagiac City Council approved a proposal ...
Dowagiac
Man arrested for drugs following chase
A man is in custody after leading police on a chase through the city Tuesday, according to officials ...
Dowagiac
Nashville Christian family band to perform in free concert Sunday
For Nashville’s Bobby Bowen, sharing the power of God’s message through song is more than just a career. ...
Cassopolis
COA to offer free healthcare screenings
Health and wellness are two things that everyone knows they must make a priority, but are often put ...
Niles
City officials approve special assessment district
Members of the Niles City Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a “resolution of determination” that will ...
Buchanan
Artists display new exhibits at Buchanan Art Center that display life lessons
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications BUCHANAN — Three artists with unique talents and perspectives are featured ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Family Clinic Network hires new behavioral therapist
Cassopolis — Melanie Roberts-Fuston, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has joined the staff of Cassopolis Family Clinic Network. Fuston, ...
State
Farmers Union to power the transition to a homegrown, renewable energy future for the U.S.
LANSING — The transition to a homegrown, renewable energy future for America is underway. Biofuels, higher blends of ...
News
The Way Down Wanderers to play at Hanson Theatre
BENTON HARBOR — The Mendel Center Hanson Theatre Living Room Series returns for a fourth season of fresh, ...
State
Sen. Peters joins Congressional forest advocacy caucus
WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) announced last week that he joined the bipartisan Senate Working Forests Caucus, ...
State
Farmers Union to power the transition to a homegrown, renewable energy future for the U.S.
LANSING — The transition to a homegrown, renewable energy future for America is underway. Biofuels, higher blends of ...
Buchanan
Buchanan charity creates decorations to raise money for local nonprofits
At a warehouse in the Harding’s Strip Mall in Buchanan, more than 200 freshly handcrafted scarecrows awaited a ...
Buchanan
Buchanan man sentenced to prison for abusing child
A Buchanan man who sexually abused a child for years will serve a minimum of 22 years to ...
Niles
Pewter art exhibit to be on display at Niles District Library
The Niles District Library will host Rebecca Hungerford’s art collection “The Art of Pewter” at 7 p.m. Sept. ...
News
DNR asking state hunters to be aware of new deer cervid importation regulations
For those who plan to hunt outside of Michigan this fall, it is important to note that regulations ...
Business
Borgess-Lee teaming up with church for divorce counseling
Going through a divorce is never easy. Between fights over custody of children, battles over finances and the ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac native pens book on America’s ‘civil religion’
While it may be a cliché phrase, the men and women of America truly reside in a “melting ...
Dowagiac
Eight SMC students named to President, Dean’s list
Southwestern Michigan College named eight students to the President’s and Dean’s lists for summer semester 2017. Students honored ...
News
Michigan Apple growers expect to harvest 20.3 million bushels in 2017
CHICAGO — Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 20.3 million bushels (852.6 million pounds) of apples this year, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Aug. 25-28
BENTON HARBOR — People may learn about foodborne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees ...
Cassopolis
Rep. Miller: All local schools in line for state funding increase
State Rep. Aaron Miller today said all local K-12 school districts in communities he serves will receive the ...
News
Hearing for Niles Township man accused of murdering wife postponed
Due to unattained completed police reports and a judge reassignment, John Lewis’ pre-exam conference has been re-scheduled. Lewis, ...
Business
David Mayer Jr. earns top 25 program managers recognition
MIDLAND — John Kessler, EVP and senior trust officer at Chemical Bank, announced that David Mayer Jr., the ...
