News
Michigan’s second measles case of 2017 confirmed
SUBMITTED LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced a second confirmed case of measles ...
News
DNR advises caution to prevent spread of oak wilt
SUBMITTED The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents they can help prevent the spread of oak ...
News
Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday
SUBMITTED LANSING — With Gov. Rick Snyder declaring Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week from April 16 to 22, ...
Berrien County
‘Pennies for patients’ fundraiser to begin May 11
Berrien County Cancer Service Inc. is asking Berrien County residents to save their pennies for the 28th annual ...
News
News in brief: Purdue Club announces spring meeting, Niles band fundraiser, Veteran’s benefits, Riverfront cleanup
Purdue Club announces spring meeting ST. JOSEPH — The Purdue Club of Southwest Michigan will host its annual spring ...
Cass County
Public safety briefs
Police respond to three-vehicle accident POKAGON TOWNSHIP — Police responded to a three-vehicle accident that occurred Friday afternoon ...
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Eighth graders visit Niles LMC for ‘College Positive Event’
Students in the eighth grade do not have to know what they want to be when they ...
Dowagiac
Top 10 Union high students announced
The son of a local farmer who has spent nearly a decade showing animals at the county fair, ...
Cassopolis
County students team up for business event
When the Chieftains, Rangers, Eddies and Wildcats normally share the same field, it is as fierce rivals. On ...
Giving
Volunteer of the Week: Cassandra Luczkowski, Brandywine National Honor Society
Cassandra Luczkowski is a senior at Brandywine High School and a member of the school’s chapter of the ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — April 17
Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to April 17: April 17 12:45 a.m. — 500 ...
News
Ring Lardner honor roll, third quarter 2016-2017 school year
GRADE 7 Honor roll: 3.25 to 3.99 GPA Alana Abrams, William Alstott, Nicole Aufie, Nicholas Berry, Gabrielle Blake, ...
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Howard-Ellis students thank Niles for their new classroom: photo story
Students at Howard-Ellis are enjoying their newly renovated classroom. The classroom is one of many construction projects supported ...
Cass County
Public safety briefs
Teenager injured after moped crashes while crossing over railroad tracks PENN TOWNSHIP — A Three Rivers teenager was ...
News
Niles teen accused of shooting man
STAFF REPORT A Niles teenager is accused of shooting 33-year-old St. Joseph man in the early morning hours ...
News
Woman in possession of shotgun in NHS lot sentenced
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications A young woman who had weapons in her car in the ...
Buchanan
Masonic Lodge members deliver bikes to Buchanan Middle School reading challenge winners
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications You have to put in the effort to get the reward. ...
News
SMC sweeps state criminal justice contest third time
Southwestern Michigan College criminal justice students swept SkillsUSA’s State Leadership and Skills Conference in Grand Rapids for the ...
News Main
Niles resident restores 181-year-old home
Legend and historic beauty are two of the allures to the Greek revival style home at 720 Hickory ...
Business
Round Oak to host fundraiser for agency
Customers at Round Oak Revisited will have a chance to enjoy a good meal and support a worthy ...
Cass County
Area artists showcase work in first annual Fandom Fest event
Visitors to the Cass District Library Saturday were transported to a different world: one filled with larger-than-life superheroes, ...
Dowagiac
SMC sweeps state criminal justice contest third time
Southwestern Michigan College criminal justice students swept SkillsUSA’s State Leadership and Skills Conference in Grand Rapids for the ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — April 13-16
April 13 11:05 a.m. — Maple/Main, traffic stop — one person arrested for license violations 11:45 a.m. — ...
Cass County
Public Safety In Brief, April 18
Police respond to three-vehicle accident in Pokagon Township POKAGON TOWNSHIP — Police responded to a three-vehicle accident that occurred Friday ...
Lake Michigan College
Registration open for LMC fall semester
Registration for Lake Michigan College’s fall 2017 semester opens Monday. Priority registration for veterans began last Thursday. The ...
