Craig Haupert, Author at Leader Publications

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg girls blow out Lakeshore 57-19

EDWARDSBURG — Off to its best start in years, the Edwardsburg girls basketball team looks poised to improve upon its finish from a season ago ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, January 17, 2019 5:17 pm

High school football

Vikings hold on for 18-13 win over Kalamazoo Central

A bend-but-don’t-break defense and a timely trick play propelled the Niles Vikings to an 18-13 upset of visiting Kalamazoo Central Friday night. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Saturday, October 6, 2018 11:07 am

High school football

UPDATED: Bobcats ride emotional wave to win over River Valley

Brandywine received extra motivation prior to its 56-14 win over the River Valley Mustangs Friday night. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:45 am

High school football

Eddies rout Lancers for Division 3 district championship

Edwardsburg was effective in the air and on the ground in its 50-20 win over Lakeshore in the Division 3 district championship round of the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, November 7, 2016 7:04 am

High school football

Edwardsburg routs Hamilton

Two long touchdown runs and a goal-line stand in the first quarter set the tone for Edwardsburg in its 30-8 win over Hamilton in the ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, October 31, 2016 7:53 am

Leader Columnists

A fond farewell

For those of you who read the paper on a regular basis, you might have noticed that my name has been missing over the past ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:12 am

News

Veterans service organization plans Patriot Day walk in Niles

Niles area residents are invited to honor the thousands who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, by taking part in ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 1, 2016 8:40 am

Education

School officials say bond projects will have minimal impact on students

At first glance, it does not appear like much has changed inside Ring Lardner Middle School over the summer. A peek behind a ceiling tile, ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, September 1, 2016 8:31 am

Berrien County

Niles library offers ‘book a librarian’ service

The Niles District Library is much more than a collection of books. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:34 am

Berrien County

State Police to offer citizens’ academy in Niles

In an effort to give citizens a better understanding of how the Michigan State Police operates, the MSP Niles Post is offering a citizens’ academy ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:33 am

Berrien County

Volunteer of the week: Jackie Landeck, of Niles

Jackie Landeck, of Niles, volunteers at the Niles Salvation Army, which is located at 424 N. 15th St., in Niles. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:30 am

Berrien County

New teachers get ready for start of school year

Several new faces will greet students when they return to school next week in the Brandywine, Buchanan and Niles school districts. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:21 am

Berrien County

St. Mary’s School adds Spanish program, sixth-grade class

When students went back to class at St. Mary’s School in Niles last week, they were greeted with several new changes. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:19 am

Berrien County

EXPOsing Greatness business expo to return to Niles

In an effort to highlight the best of what the Niles and Buchanan business communities have to offer, the EXPOsing Greatness business expo is returning ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 29, 2016 9:56 am

Lake Michigan College

LMC recognized as ‘veteran friendly’ college

Lake Michigan College was one of 65 colleges and universities in the state of Michigan that recently earned bronze-, silver- or gold-level status based on ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 29, 2016 9:50 am

Berrien County

YMCA asking residents to design logo for Thanksgiving Day run

The Niles-Buchanan YMCA is calling all artists — and non-artists for that matter — to design the logo for this year’s annual Thanksgiving Day run. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 29, 2016 9:48 am

Cass County

Dowagiac man jailed for threatening to kill medical clinic employees

A Dowagiac man who threatened to kill specific employees at a Dowagiac medical clinic in March will spend nine months in jail. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Monday, August 29, 2016 9:46 am

Berrien County

Commissioners approve additional officers at Berrien County courthouses

Two more law enforcement officers have been added to provide security at Berrien County courthouses following the tragedy that occurred at the St. Joseph courthouse ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, August 26, 2016 8:04 am

Berrien County

Detectives develop person of interest in truck stop robbery

A person of interest has been developed in the robbery of a Niles truck stop earlier this month. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, August 26, 2016 8:00 am

Berrien County

Niles Scream Park to showcase nonprofits at sneak preview event Sept. 12

Most people know that the Niles Scream Park is one of Michiana’s most popular haunted attractions. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Friday, August 26, 2016 7:50 am

Berrien County

Weather contributes to decrease in Berrien County Fair attendance

Heavy rainfall dampened attendance figures at this year’s Berrien County Youth Fair, according to fair officials. Read more

by Craig Haupert, Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:20 am

Local Government

Proposed senior housing facility moves to Kelly’s Corner

A Wisconsin-based private real estate company still plans on building an independent senior housing facility in downtown Niles — just in a different location. In ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:28 am

Education

LMC, manufacturers celebrate opening of Hanson Technology Center

Where will the next generation of manufacturers come from? That is a question leaders of local manufacturing companies are asking each other every day, according ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:27 am

Edwardsburg

Volunteer of the Week: Mackenzie Morgan

Mackenzie Morgan, of Edwardsburg, is a 2016 graduate of Edwardsburg High School. She will be attending Southwestern Michigan College this fall. Morgan was very involved ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:12 am

Berrien County

Displaying ‘gun’ results in prison time for Niles man

A Niles man who said he pretended he was carrying a gun in order to break up an argument will spend the next several months ... Read more

by Craig Haupert, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:12 am

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