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Buchanan

Buchanan Bucks Student Credit Union opens

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Bucks Student Credit Union branch manager Ginger Hendershott gave the rundown of her workday depositing cash and checks: greet customers, help them ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:41 am

Buchanan

Area volunteers get recognition at United Way event

BENTON HARBOR — Jeanne Harris, Larry Sehy, Mark Tumbleson and Shani Zinn have at least two traits in common: they are all Buchanan area residents ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:40 am

News

Niles City Council approves ordinances to allow adult-use marijuana businesses

NILES — On Monday evening, Niles City Councilmember Gretchen Bertschy put on what she called her “Catholic principal” voice, looked into the eyes of the ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:35 am

Brandywine Education

Marching bands hope to build off legacies at festival

NILES — On Wednesday afternoon, Brandywine, Buchanan and Niles high school marching band students will stand at attention in Niles Viking Stadium at 1441 Eagle ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:35 am

News

Iron Shoe’s PetPalooza to benefit Humane Society of Southwest Michigan

NILES — Fans of dressed up pet pictures on Facebook will have an opportunity to see the animals that melt their hearts in person next ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:34 am

Local Government

Niles City Council approves ordinances to allow recreational marijuana businesses

NILES — The Niles City Council hosted a Monday evening special meeting nearly a year in the making. There, it approved an ordinance and an ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, October 7, 2019 8:24 pm

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Buchanan homecoming

BUCHANAN — Buchanan High School hosted its homecoming game Friday night. David Foster and Katie DeVlaminck were named Mr. and Miss Bucktucky. The two were selected because ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, October 7, 2019 8:51 am

Business

Bobcat of Michiana-Niles hosts grand opening

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The bobcat population in Niles Charter Township grew larger Friday morning. As the Brandywine Community School Bobcats were midway through classes, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, October 7, 2019 8:49 am

Education

Ring Lardner celebrates new donated fitness center

NILES — While the rest of Niles yawned and warmed up Friday morning, one of the first chill mornings in months, 807 17th St. in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, October 7, 2019 8:47 am

Buchanan

Autumn events coming to Niles-Buchanan YMCA

NILES — Free admission and free autumnal activities are slated to start at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA at 905 N. Front St. this month. From Sunday, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, October 4, 2019 8:41 am

News

Southwest Michigan Writers’ Conference meant to embolden area writers

NILES — Brian Johnston is not only an adult services librarian for Lincoln Charter Township’s public library, he is a published author. Through his writing ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, October 4, 2019 8:40 am

Berrien County

Session to teach residents about voting amendments

BENTON HARBOR — When state of Michigan citizens approved Proposal Three with 67 percent of the vote in the November 2018 election, they approved a ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:19 am

Berrien County

Special counsel set to begin investigation of county board member

ST. JOSEPH — The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is poised to approve today a resolution that would allow a special counsel, attorney John Dewane, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:18 am

Business

Culver’s to welcome customers Monday, Oct. 7

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — When Katie Rose joined the Culver’s team at 16 years old, she said she was surprised to have gotten the job. ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:13 am

Education

Eastside students collect more than 1,800 pairs of shoes during weeklong drive

NILES — When the 17 National Junior Honor Society students of Eastside Connections School at 315 N. 14th St. in Niles were asked if they ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 8:42 am

News

Your questions answered: Indeck Energy Center’s emissions, labor, electrical projections discussed

NILES — On Sept. 4, the Niles Indeck Energy Center broke ground in Niles’ industrial park. The $1 billion, 1.085-gigawatt natural gas power plant is ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 8:36 am

Buchanan

Ofrendas from community members sought for Buchanan Art Center event

BUCHANAN — On top of a bookshelf at the Buchanan Art Center’s Hess Memorial Library is a display for the dead. It is wrapped in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 8:35 am

News

Cotton Gin Smokers selling its customized products

By BEAU BROCKETT JR. beau.brockett@leaderpub.com NILES — Cotton Gin Smokers may not have won the Four Flags Area Apple Festival’s second annual Backyard Grillers BBQ ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:34 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine among 24 schools to score big on SAT

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine High School seniors will graduate with notoriety beyond their diplomas, college scholarships and job offerings. They were one of 24 ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:28 am

News

Niles High graduate in the run for American Idol fame

NILES — Matthew Karsten has traveled around the world, first as a self-proclaimed “military brat” and later as an employee on numerous cruise ships. Now, ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 30, 2019 9:39 am

News

Meet the organization behind the Apple Festival’s pickles

NILES — The Four Flags Area Apple Festival may be best known for the fruit in its name, but the women of Psi Iota Xi’s ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Monday, September 30, 2019 9:37 am

Berrien County

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation prepares to find new leadership, volunteers

BUCHANAN — Over gourmet appetizers and drinks, more than two dozen organization leaders from Cass County and southern Berrien County learned about a Michigan Gateway ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, September 27, 2019 8:49 am

News

Apple Festival kicks off its 47th year

NILES — What is usually a quiet field was abuzz with different sights, sounds and smells early Thursday afternoon as the Four Flags Area Apple ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, September 27, 2019 8:48 am

News

Niles-to-Berrien Springs trail in community input, planning stage

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Walkers, joggers and bikers traveling north along the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail have to hit the roads after reaching Plym Park in ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Friday, September 27, 2019 8:47 am

News

Area organizations team up to host Health & Fitness Expo

NILES — Andrews University School of Population Heath, Nutrition and Wellness assistant professor Gretchen Krivak said it is difficult to be completely healthy. Someone who ... Read more

by Beau Brockett Jr., Thursday, September 26, 2019 8:52 am

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