Dowagiac
SMC alumnus delivers address to graduates
Travis Eull graduated from college just in time to be buffeted by the Great Recession, Southwestern Michigan College’s ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police applying for emergency response grant
While they hope to never deal with such tragedies, leaders with the Dowagiac Police Department are looking to ...
Dowagiac
Orphan Train committee releasing coloring book
The planned mural depicting the arrival of the famed Orphan Train will not be the only piece of ...
Buchanan
Buchanan recognizes longtime firefighters
Monday night, the City of Buchanan recognized Mike Adams and Bobby Blaylock for 25 years of service each ...
Buchanan
Buchanan council approves StoryWalk location
After a drawn out process, the Buchanan City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve allowing the Buchanan District ...
State
Michigan gets $16 million grant to combat opioid addiction
LANSING — Michigan has received more than $16 million in federal funds to help reduce opioid use and ...
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Shelton’s Farm Market celebrates 70 years of business in Niles
When Ethan Shelton first opened Shelton’s Farm Market 70 years ago, he sought to build a fresh food ...
Niles
Habitual drunk driver gets prison sentence
A Benton Harbor man who has habitually driven drunk will spend a minimum of 14 months to a ...
News
Two arrested for illegal pot operation
Two Howard Township residents were arrested after allegedly running an illegal marijuana grow operation Monday, according to the ...
Buchanan
Buchanan fifth graders graduate from drug resistance program
The Buchanan Middle School gym was packed Wednesday with students, teachers and parents ready for D.A.R.E. graduation. This ...
Niles
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their lifelong ...
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Niles celebrated “Hybrid Form II” with rededication
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications Past, present and future came together Sunday afternoon with the rededication ...
Cass County
Commissioners honor winners of poster contest
Armed only with some colored pencils, markers and their limitless imaginations, a group of area students recently helped ...
Cassopolis
SMC honors veteran staff, board members
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees honored several of the college’s staff — as well as one ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — April 21-22
April 21 8:21 a.m. — Depot/Park, found property complaint 10:50 a.m. — 400 block of Cleveland, general assistance ...
Dowagiac
Campaign to reinstall lights on Dowagiac depot meets goal
A local man’s bright idea to restore the outdoor lighting on downtown’s historic train depot is one step ...
Dowagiac
Pat Ham teacher retiring after nearly 50 years in education
After nearly 50 years in education — more than 30 of which working with Dowagiac students — one ...
Business
Vincent J. Jewelers donates to help feed local families
While the store’s assortment of jewels and precious metals are certainly impressive, the most dazzling thing inside the ...
Buchanan
Buchanan Chamber of Commerce recognizes community members
Business leaders and the community came together Friday night to celebrate a year of accomplishments at the annual ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — April 19-21
April 19 8 a.m. — 600 block Riverside, assist Pride Care EMS 9:45 a.m. — 200 block W. ...
Cass County
Five arrested following round of drug inspections
Five Dowagiac residents are in police custody on suspicions of drug possession following a round of inspection by ...
Cass County
Woman located by K-9 after fleeing police
A 27-year-old female located by Cass County K-9 Faust after fleeing from police Sunday is in police custody. ...
Cass County
Apartment shooter sentenced to prison
More than a year after terrorizing the residents of a Dowagiac living complex, the Benton Harbor man who ...
Cass County
Cass County Sheriff K-9 ‘Faust’ proving invaluable member of department
While relaxing at his handler Dave Nevins’ home in Dowagiac, Faust is just like another housedog. He loves ...
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Niles High School prom night: Slideshow
Niles High School celebrated prom 2017 Friday night. Before heading off to Palais Royale to dance the night ...
