NILES Suspect tased after chase, crash dies in hospital NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A suspect who was hospitalized last week after crashing a stolen vehicle in Niles Charter Township and tased by police has ... Read more

NILES The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show for fans in the area. Ron Hamrick, ... Read more

DOWAGIAC SMC fishing team cleans up St. Joseph River DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s bass fishing team hit Lake Michigan’s Silver Beach’s Friday, Sept. 15, cleaning up the mouth of the St. Joseph River ... Read more

DOWAGIAC A picture’s worth 1,000 memories AMARILLO, TX — Photographs of Feb. 9’s President’s Ball transported Margaret Heyde back from Amarillo, Texas, to another formal dance in her hometown, Dowagiac. “I ... Read more

CASSOPOLIS Decatur man injured in Volinia Township motorcycle crash VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A Decatur man was injured Thursday after his motorcycle left the road and crashed in Volinia Township, according to the Cass County ... Read more

EDWARDSBURG Edwardsburg man gets probation for meth possession CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man was given a chance to stay out of prison and turn his life around on Swift & Sure probation Friday ... Read more

SPORTS The Leaderboard: Area defensive stat leaders after week 4 NILES — There have been some impressive defensive performances from Leaderpub-area football players through the first four weeks of the season. Leader Publications is listing ... Read more

OPINION Cannabis generating revenue for community Well another Michiana summer is in the books! For the most part a truly beautiful one with a little extra warmth on the side. Here ... Read more

OPINION LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Brandywine teachers, superintendent I am writing to show my support to the Brandywine Community Schools teachers and the superintendent. After watching Monday’s school board meeting, I feel even ... Read more