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 ...
Craig Haupert, Author at Leader Publications
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
