Buchanan
Buchanan votes to move forward with marijuana zoning despite petition
By DEBRA HAIGHT Leader Publications contributor BUCHANAN – Buchanan city commissioners have approved new zoning ordinance amendments that allow ...
Local Government
Medical marijuana facilities may request to do business
Medical marijuana facilities interested in doing business in Niles can now submit a request for proposal to begin ...
Education
Niles Volleyball team in the spot light during pep assembly
The history — making Niles volleyball team was honored at a pep assembly prior to leaving for East ...
Dowagiac
Volunteer of the Week: Becky Peters, ACTION Ministries
Becky Peters, of Dowagiac, is a paraprofessional with Justus Gage Elementary who volunteers with ACTION Ministries, a coalition ...
News
Niles police log — Nov. 8-9
Nov. 8 2:10 a.m. — 1600 block Silverbrook, obstruction to justice/warrant 10:06 a.m. — 1600 block Silverbrook, larceny ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac leaders agree to loan deal with CAUA
More than $200,000 worth of funding may be flowing from the city coffers to the Cassopolis-area sewer authority, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac officer, firefighter honored for helping person in need
According to Dowagiac Director of Public Safety Steven Grinnewald, serving and protecting the people of one’s community is ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Nov. 13-14
Nov. 13 11:59 a.m. — 100 block of S. Front, alarm — unfounded 1:47 p.m. — 300 block ...
Cass County
Cass County Conservation District to host annual meeting Dec. 5
VANDALIA — The public is invited to attend the Cass County Conservation District’s annual meeting and elections, which ...
Cass County
Kalamazoo man dies after crashing into tree outside Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — A Kalamazoo man died after crashing his vehicle into a tree outside Cassopolis Monday morning, according ...
Berrien County
Niles man accused of strangling girlfriend scheduled for court trial Jan. 24
By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications ST. JOSEPH – James Parker Huffman will go to trial in ...
Berrien County
YMCA Thanksgiving Day run to recognizes local art legend
While most Thanksgiving traditions include consuming a large home cooked meal, many in Michiana make it their mission ...
News Main
Brandywine Innovation Academy student selected as prospective medical leader
Niles’ Rochele Thomas, 18, spent much of her childhood faithfully at the hospital bedside of her sick parents. ...
Berrien County
Niles police log Nov. 6 and Nov. 7
Nov. 6 12:05 a.m. — 1300 block Sheffield, follow up 3:09 a.m. — 800 block N. 17th, suspicious ...
Berrien County
Historic marker dedication to recognize former Niles Waste Paper company
A historic marker and dedication ceremony to commemorate the former Niles Waste Paper Company will take place at ...
Berrien County
Health insurance expert to present on topic at St. Joseph Library
Health insurance expert of insurance Cindy Ellis will present on the topic from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, ...
Berrien County
Niles Amtrak Depot lighting to take place Dec. 2
The Four Flags Garden Club will host the traditional Niles Amtrak Depot lighting from 5 to 6 p.m. ...
Berrien County
LMC invites aspiring students to campus tours, Red Hawks basketball
BENTON TOWNSHIP — Prospective students are invited to a firsthand experience of Lake Michigan College life during special ...
Dowagiac
Local credit union gives grants to Dowagiac teachers
Thanks to a pair of checks from a local credit union, two Dowagiac Union Schools teachers will be ...
Galleries
Niles students honors veterans: Photo story
Last week, the Niles Community School district honored veterans. Several activities were organized and allowed students across the ...
Dowagiac
Fifth annual One Story program to focus on generations
After inviting members of the community to explore “a sense of place” earlier this year, next year, leaders ...
Berrien County
Gov. Rick Snyder signs legislation with aim to make court systems more efficient
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation last week with the aim to make problem-solving courts more regulated. ...
Berrien County
Tri-county horse therapy program seeking volunteers for holiday season
WATERVLIET — The Therapeutic Equestrian Center is currently seeking volunteers to assist with its programs. TEC has both ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Nov. 10-13
Nov. 10 8:45 a.m. — 400 block E. Division, civil dispute 8:50 a.m. — 700 block Orchard, damage ...
News
Treasury: MI Student Aid provides scholarship search experiences
LANSING — With Gov. Rick Snyder proclaiming November as Michigan’s Scholarship Month, the Michigan Department of Treasury reminds ...
