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 ...
Ambrosia Neldon, Author at Leader Publications
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
