Ambrosia Neldon, Author at Leader Publications

Education

Edwardsburg Leos collect more than 120 pairs of eyeglasses

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Leo Club recently participated in the Great Eyeglass Challenge by asking family and friends to look in their drawers for old eyeglasses ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Monday, May 2, 2022 8:30 am

Cass County

Organizations team up to offer virtual discussion about impact of marijuana

CASS COUNTY — With recreational marijuana usage in Michigan still in its early stages, parents and citizens of Cass County looking for information are being ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, April 29, 2022 7:30 am

Breaking News

BREAKING: Residents escape home that ‘exploded’ before burning to ground in Niles

NILES — Two people escaped a home before it burned to the ground early Wednesday morning in Niles. According to many individuals who live near ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:39 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine to interview five area educators for superintendent position

NILES — The Brandywine board of education will interview five candidates for superintendent Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26 and 27. According to a press release ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:30 am

Berrien County

Second COVID-19 boosters available to eligible Berrien County residents

BENTON HARBOR — Following updated guidance from the Federal Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a second COVID-19 booster is now available ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 10:56 am

Business

Local entrepreneur, restaurateur team up to open new restaurant in Edwardsburg

EDWARDSBURG — Though Earl Williams has spent the last 12 years making a home with his family in Edwardsburg, the inspiration for his latest business ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, April 8, 2022 10:47 am

Berrien County

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton announces retirement after 35 years as congressman

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Longtime U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, has announced he will not seek another term in the U.S. Congress. In remarks on ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:51 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine revives Shakespeare tradition with ‘As You Like It’

NILES — For the first time in 24 years, Shakespeare has returned to the halls of Brandywine Elementary. Brandywine alumni who graduated 2009 and before likely ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, March 10, 2022 5:21 pm

Education

Ring Lardner Honor Roll

6th Grade All A’s Amster, Benjamin Anglemyer, Renesme Bennett, London Borsodi, Lyra Buckhanan, Alaska Burger, Aubrey Carter, Aiden Conn, Alissa Coons, Isabelle Daniel, Delanee Dinges, ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 11:04 am

Obituaries

William B. Jones, of Cassopolis

William Bradley “Willie” Jones, 36, of Cassopolis, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. His life began Sept. 3, 1985, in Aurora, Illinois, the eldest of four ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:40 am

Obituaries

Thelma Disterheft, of Dowagiac

Thelma Disterheft, 90, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted with Brown Funeral Home, of Niles. ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:38 am

Business

Niles mayor honored as regional ‘rising star’

ST. JOSEPH, MI – Niles mayor Nick Shelton was recognized as one of the region’s rising stars by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Thursday morning. ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 24, 2022 4:52 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

UPDATE: Bertrand fire under control

NILES TOWNSHIP — A fire on Bertrand Road is under control as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to Niles Township Fire Chief Tim Jesswein. Multiple ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:26 am

News

PHOTO GALLERY: Brothers have been spooking guests in Fulkerson Park for 15 years

NILES — Lights flashed in a yard on Fulkerson Road Sunday night as evil laughter and thunder claps echoed down the street as one Niles ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Sunday, October 31, 2021 8:31 pm

Business

PHOTO STORY: Under the Harvest Moon gets southwest Michigan residents into fall spirit

DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of guests from Cass County and beyond roamed the streets of downtown Dowagiac Saturday, as the Under the Harvest Moon Festival returned ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Monday, October 11, 2021 2:09 pm

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Apple Festival about more than treats and fun

Rock band Cinderella said it best: “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” This old adage has rung true over and over again ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, October 1, 2021 2:24 pm

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Let’s talk about fear.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of spiteful words have been spewed toward individuals who share different beliefs. I won’t give the worst of those words ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 10:20 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Let’s talk about fear.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of spiteful words have been spewed toward individuals who share different beliefs. I won’t give the worst of those words ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, September 3, 2021 3:51 pm

Edwardsburg

9-year-old Edwardsburg student enrolled in Moderna vaccine trial

NILES — Last week, as most southwest Michigan children were soaking up the last days of summer vacation, 7-year-old Scarlett Mason was pleading with a nurse ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, September 2, 2021 4:47 pm

Berrien County

PHOTO GALLERY: Fort St. Joseph portrays People of the Post

NILES — A dirt road off of Bond Street represented a trail through time Saturday, as the site of the Fort St. Joseph was transported ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, August 7, 2021 6:46 pm

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Readers answer the call in support of hometown newspaper

Back in March 2020 when COVID-19 began battering the economy, including small businesses like Leader Publications, many of you asked how you could help your ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, August 7, 2021 8:00 am

Local Government

Mayor presents volunteer with Certificate of Appreciation

NILES — Earlier this summer, Niles residents and visitors were treated to a bit of a makeover in the downtown district, as several volunteers pitched ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 8:10 am

Buchanan

Podcast tells Buchanan’s story through eyes of its residents

BUCHANAN — When other girls her age were listening to New Kids on the Block and Mariah Carey, a young Stacey Martin could be found eating ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, July 23, 2021 8:36 am

Berrien County

‘Return to normal’: Brandywine will not require vaccinations, face coverings unless mandated by local or state agency

NILES — As Berrien County students and teachers return to school next month, they can expect to do so without masks, so long as COVID-19 ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Monday, July 19, 2021 7:15 pm

Brandywine Education

Familiar face to lead Brandywine athletics

NILES — In the last two decades, Coach David Sidenbender has amassed more than 400 wins for Brandywine baseball, more than 100 wins for Brandywine tennis, ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 5:59 pm

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