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K9 Neera aids in apprehension of homicide suspect
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office aided in the apprehension of a suspect who led law enforcement officials in ...
Community News
Young Professionals’ sold-out adult prom ‘incredibly well-received’
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...
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Someday came sooner rather than later for Andrew Dohm’s career in classroom
DOWAGIAC — It’s not like Andrew Dohm came to Southwestern Michigan College from Berrien Springs and never left. ...
Crime/Court
White Pigeon woman receives delayed drunk driving sentence
CASSOPOLIS — A White Pigeon woman sentenced on drunk driving charges was given a delayed sentence and the ...
Crime/Court
Eau Claire man’s drunk driving charge reduced after completing probation
CASSOPOLIS — An Eau Claire man found guilty of drunk driving had his charge reduced after completing probation. ...
Community News
Niles Township approves feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for a new town hall is one step closer ...
Crime/Court
Vandalia man gets probation for cocaine possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Vandalia man has the chance to keep a felony charge off his record if he’s ...
Local Government
Cass County Board of Commissioners host Feb. 16 meeting
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor CASSOPOLIS — A dangerous intersection and a grant for home and structure ...
Community News
Lyons Industries donates $36,000 to Indian Lake VFD for new vehicle
SISTER LAKES — A local company is doing its part to help first responders serve the community. Lyons ...
Community News
Buchanan discusses possible revival of city’s DDA
BUCHANAN – A proposal to establish a Corridor Improvement Authority in the city of Buchanan has revived discussion ...
Education
Edwardsburg superintendent reflects on career after announcing retirement
EDWARDSBURG — A longtime local educator will be saying goodbye to the world of lesson planning, curriculum crafting ...
Community News
Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali
DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing. The unexpected arose at many turns, ...
Community News
Berrien County commissioners discuss county facilities, juvenile center
ST. JOSEPH — Design plans for a new county juvenile center are nearing completion and Berrien County Commissioners ...
Business
Ascension-Borgess’ Ryder makes list of ‘Rural Hospital CEOs to Know’
KALAMAZOO — Natalie Ryder, MBA-HM, MSN, RN, NE-BC, administrator of Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital in Allegan, Ascension Borgess-Pipp ...
Community News
Brandywine high schoolers form group to gather support for students in district
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local student group is working to keep its student body engaged and involved ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Gypsy Rose of Paws of Hope
Meet Gypsy Rose, a two-year-old black cat from Paws of Hope. According to volunteers, Gypsy Rose is a ...
Community News
Dowagiac turns 175 today
DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday. Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...
Education
Community speaks out at Brandywine board meeting
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — During Monday night’s Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education meeting, more than a dozen ...
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Brandywine suspends adding ‘sexually explicit, violent’ books to middle/high school library
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A controversial debate over book policy in the Brandywine Community Schools district reached a ...
Local Government
Niles City Council approves purchase of $212,000 fire department SCBA gear
NILES — The Niles City Council authorized the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus masks, bottles, and a RIT ...
Business
Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets jail time for Berrien Township vehicle theft
NILES — A South Bend man received jail time Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for stealing a ...
Community News
Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used ...
Local Government
Buchanan parts ways with City Manager Heather Grace
BUCHANAN — The city of Buchanan has parted ways with City Manager Heather Grace. City Commissioners approved a ...
Community News
Dowagiac City Council announces 2023 summer road projects
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — For the city’s 175th Anniversary year, the City Council of ...
