Cass County
Accessory to 2019 Cass County Courts bomb threat sentenced to prison
CASSOPOLIS — The woman who was an accessory after the fact in last year’s bomb threat into the Cass County Law & Courts Building has ...
Debra Haight, Author at Leader Publications
Buchanan
Buchanan commissioners say goodbye to leaders, prepare for future
BUCHANAN – Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting featured farewells to Mayor Patricia Moore and Mayor Pro-Tem Dale Toerne, both of whom are not running for ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:09 pm
Cass County
Dowagiac man headed to prison on three counts of domestic violence
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man is going to prison after being sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court in connection with three domestic violence cases over ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, October 23, 2020 11:59 am
Buchanan
Three new projects on the horizon for Buchanan
BUCHANAN – Three Buchanan projects are closer to reality after action Tuesday night by the Buchanan Planning Commission. Meanwhile, planning commissioners are taking a pass ...
by Debra Haight, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:46 pm
Cass County
Illegal immigrant sentenced on drug, cockfighting charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis area man in the country illegally will spend the next year in jail after being convicted of and sentenced on drug ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, October 16, 2020 2:25 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan to celebrate Reader’s Digest honor
BUCHANAN – Plans are being made to celebrate the recent honor Buchanan received as Reader’s Digest named the city “the nicest place” to live in ...
by Debra Haight, Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:39 pm
Berrien County
Local municipalities wait for word on virtual meetings
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan Supreme Court rulings Monday and earlier this month throwing out many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders have local governments and ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:01 pm
Cass County
Two men sentenced in cases related to motor vehicle theft
CASSOPOLIS — Two area men are going to prison after violating terms of their probations. Those sentencings were among those done Friday in Cass County ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, October 9, 2020 3:30 pm
Berrien County
Jury trials return in Cass, Berrien counties after seven-month hiatus
CASSOPOLIS – When Cass County jury trials start up again Oct. 20 after a seven-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people can expect to ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, October 9, 2020 6:00 am
Cass County
Drunk driver sentenced to probation
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who drove drunk last year was sentenced Friday to probation and jail in Cass County Circuit Court. Dan Nothdruft, 60, ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, October 2, 2020 3:10 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan City Commission considers construction plans
BUCHANAN — A local businessman’s plans to construct a new building on E. Third Street are moving forward after-action Monday by the Buchanan City Commission. ...
by Debra Haight, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12:00 pm
News
Niles marijuana partner resigns following criminal charges
NILES – The HDS Investments marijuana grow facility on the city’s northeast side should be up and running in the next few weeks, owner Jeff ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 3:30 pm
Berrien County
Benton Harbor man pleads guilty to Niles shooting
NILES – A Benton Harbor man accused in an August 2019 shooting in the city of Niles had pleaded no contest to one count of ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 3:13 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan Planning Commission considers multi-million dollar development
BUCHANAN – A new multi-million dollar development looks to be closer to moving forward after action by the Buchanan Planning Commission Wednesday night, but the ...
by Debra Haight, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:23 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan welcomes new city manager
BUCHANAN – With a background in history, the law and government, Heather Grace appears to be a perfect fit for the Redbud City as she ...
by Debra Haight, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:00 pm
Cass County
Two Dowagiac men sentenced Friday in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Two Dowagiac area men were sentenced to probation in assault related cases Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Daniel Keith Stenberg, 35, of ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, September 18, 2020 1:59 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan City Commission accepts treasurer’s resignation
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners formally accepted the resignation of City Treasurer Traci McGrath Monday night, but city officials remain tight lipped as to why ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 3:17 pm
Cass County
New court dates set in high profile cases
CASSOPOLIS — New court dates have been set in three high profile Cass County cases. Jay Vincent Penar and Justin Carlton are charged in connection ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, September 11, 2020 1:10 pm
Cass County
Jones man headed back to prison on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Jones man is going back to prison on seven felony charges related to drugs and stealing a flatbed truck from a campground. ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, September 4, 2020 11:39 am
Cass County
Veteran sentenced to probation following marijuana offense
CASSOPOLIS – A decorated Army veteran received probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Arsalan Rehman, 24, of Mishawaka, pleaded guilty to delivery of marijuana ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, August 28, 2020 1:52 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan City Commission signs contract with new city manager
BUCHANAN – Buchanan City Commissioners have signed a contract with new City Manager Heather Grace. Grace was chosen to succeed Bill Marx earlier this month ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:33 am
Buchanan
Buchanan’s Mill Alley getting a facelift
BUCHANAN – Buchanan’s Mill Alley will be getting a bit of a facelift with perennial plants placed in the alley’s planters after action Monday night ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:27 pm
Cass County
Niles man sentenced to prison on molestation charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man is going to prison after being convicted of sexually molesting a young girl over a three-year period. Eray Alfonso Diaz, ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, August 21, 2020 12:20 pm
News
HDS Investments partner facing three felony charges
NILES – The case against the man accused of giving drugs to an underage girl and allowing aggravated child sexually abusive activity is moving forward. ...
by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:42 pm
Berrien County
Niles man sentenced on robbery charges
NILES – Probation sentences were the order of the day in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles. COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in Berrien County ...
