Crime/Court
Constantine man sentenced to prison for meth, tampering, fleeing police
CASSOPOLIS — A Constantine man was given three concurrent prison sentences Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for ...
News
Stevensville resident injured in Howard Township rollover
A Stevensville resident was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident that required extrication on M-60 in Howard Township ...
Crime/Court
Cassopolis man gets prison time for assaulting county deputies
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man who assaulted deputies in the Cass County Jail in April, 2021 was sentenced ...
News
El Amigo Pepe to close restaurant, transition to food truck
NILES — A local restaurant will soon be closing its doors but the window to its food truck ...
Uncategorized
Niles resident sent to hospital after leaving roadway and striking brush
A Niles resident was sent to the hospital after her vehicle left the roadway and struck some brush ...
News
Leader Publications promotes managing editor
NILES — Maxwell Harden has been named the managing editor of Leader Publications’ weekly newspapers that includes Niles ...
Community News
Young Professionals to host inaugural Second Hand Second Chance Adult Prom
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is gearing up to host an event that will allow guests to create ...
Local Government
Berrien County to look into Niles real estate opportunities for road department
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County commissioners have authorized county staff to pursue buying real estate possibly in the ...
Community News
Cassopolis nonprofit to host annual MLK Day celebration
CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit organization is gearing up to host its annual events celebrating the life and ...
Community News
What’s new in Dowagiac 2023
By LIBERTY NEVINS Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council met on January 9th and discussed ...
Education
EPS accepting nominations for 2023-204 Hall of Fame awards
EDWARDSBURG — One local school district is giving community members a chance to recognize those who represent the ...
Community News
Local ice carvers enjoying Hunter Ice Festival prep
NILES — Approximately 32 tons of ice arrived in Riverfront Park last week, destined to be transformed into ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Council awarded $150,000 grant for lead lines investigation
CASSOPOLIS — The first meeting of the new year was quiet for the Cassopolis Village Council. Beyond the ...
Education
New-look Brandywine school board hosts first meeting of year
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education began 2023 with the election of officers ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Niles man, Indiana man killed in two-semi Bertrand Township crash
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and an Indiana man were killed in a two-semi Bertrand Township crash ...
News
MSP investigating fatal two-semi Bertrand Township crash
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A crash involving two semi trucks in Bertrand Township has been confirmed to be fatal, ...
News
MSP investigating two-semi truck crash in Bertrand Township
NILES — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a Monday afternoon crash involving two semi trucks on US-12 ...
Education
Lake Michigan College to seek millage renewal
BENTON HARBOR — A local college is asking taxpayers to support an operating millage proposal for the purpose ...
Local Government
Rep. Paquette announces new 37th House District contact information
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the new year comes a new district for Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles). Due to ...
Community News
Dowagiac pastor travels to Benin, presents research of 19th Century abolitionist
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac couple recently completed the trip of a lifetime in their quest to peel back ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg man sentenced to 1 year in prison on home invasion charges
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man who took part in two home invasions in Cassopolis and Edwardsburg in late ...
Community News
McKee, Dixon crowned 2023 Mr. and Miss Niles
DOWAGIAC — The new Mr. and Miss Niles were crowned in style. When the dust settled, Audrey Dixon ...
Breaking News
Body found in Cass County field identified as 65-year-old Porter Township woman
CASS COUNTY — A body found in a LaGrange Township field Thursday afternoon was identified Friday by officials ...
Breaking News
Niles Mancino’s to close at end of month
NILES — A local restaurant announced it will be closing its doors later this month. Paul and Brenda ...
Local Government
Cass County Board of Commissioners select chair, vice chair
CASSOPOLIS — Jeremiah Jones, of Pokagon Township, was selected to be chair of the Cass County Board of ...
