Emily Sobecki, Author at Leader Publications

Powerlifting

PHOTO GALLERY: USAPL Midwest Performance Championship

The Midwest Performance Academy hosted the USAPL Midwest Performance Championship Saturday. Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Sunday, July 18, 2021 1:42 pm

Obituaries

Margaret Bell Kollar

Heaven’s choir has gained a soft, sweet voice since Margaret Bell Kollar, 94, rested in the peaceful arms of her Savior on Dec. 18, 2020. ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 24, 2020 1:36 pm

Obituaries

Patricia Gresham, of Niles

Patricia Gresham, 82, of Niles, passed away at her home on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Arrangements are pending and entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 4:20 pm

Obituaries

Kay L. Bloom, of Dowagiac

Kay L. Bloom, 73, of Dowagiac, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Friday, December 11, 2020 3:03 pm

High school football

GALLERY: MHSAA District championship highlights

Host Edwardsburg scored 20 points in the opening quarter and never looked back in blowing out Paw Paw 43-0 to win the Division 4 District ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Friday, November 13, 2020 11:28 pm

High school football

GALLERY: Football wraps up regular season

NILES — The Michigan High School regular season is over for many teams following Friday night’s games. At Niles, Dowagiac and the host Vikings renewed ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Friday, October 23, 2020 10:44 pm

High school sports

GALLERY: Niles volleyball remains undefeated, Dowagiac soccer falls to Trojans

Host Niles improved to 3-0 in BCS Athletic Conference volleyball with a 3-0 sweep of Bridgman Wednesday night. Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:00 pm

Professional motocross

GALLERY: RedBud National I

MX Sports and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series made history in Buchanan by having a national motocross race on a Friday. Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Saturday, September 5, 2020 11:17 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Niles District Library reopens to the public

NILES — The Niles District Library reopened to the public on Monday. The library has a list of reopening guidelines to help keep visitors safe ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:24 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair hosts drive-thru event

CASSOPOLIS — Over the weekend, cars lined up throughout the Cass County Fairgrounds to receive their favorite fair foods. Although the fair is still currently ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Monday, June 1, 2020 9:22 am

Education

PHOTO STORY: Howard-Ellis celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

NILES — The Howard-Ellis PTO planned a week of support for both teachers and local businesses in Niles for Teacher Appreciation Week this week. The ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:00 pm

Business

PHOTO STORY: Local business turns to food truck to make it through mandated closure

Local Mexican restaurant El Amigo Pepe took its food truck to Riverfront Park in Niles Wednesday afternoon to serve meals to city residents. The decision ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:04 am

Education

GALLERY: Edwardsburg schools offering drive-up free breakfast, lunch

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to everyone. Meals can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:25 pm

Business

Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery celebrates Fat Tuesday

A local Niles eatery celebrated Fat Tuesday a day early. While Fat Tuesday is known for paczki, Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery put its own ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:01 am

Business

PHOTO STORY: Hunter Ice Festival Chili Walk sees crowds

Residents braved the cold and snow Sunday during the chili crawl in downtown Niles. Multiple business competed in the crawl to earn a place in ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:12 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Ice carver continue to sculpt

NILES — Ice carvers continue to make progress on their sculptures on Thursday in order to get ready for the Hunter Ice Festival this weekend. ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Friday, January 17, 2020 8:51 am

Education

PHOTO STORY: St. Mary’s students sing at Berkshire Niles Apartments

NILES — Residents from Berkshire Niles Apartments enjoy Christmas carols from students at Saint Mary’s school Tuesday. Mrs. Landgraf’s second and third graders, Mrs. Bentley’s ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:56 am

Newsletter Sports

Notre Dame edges Virginia Tech 21-20

Still feeling the effects of its big loss to arch rival Michigan, the Notre Dame football team struggled most of Saturday before rallying for a ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9:24 am

Business

PHOTO STORY: Culver’s opens its doors

NILES — Lines of people and cars wait for Culver’s to open its doors on Monday. The new location welcomed customers a few minutes earlier ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:36 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Apple Festival hosts apple pie eating contest

NILES — Children 15 years and younger participated in the youth division of the apple pie eating contest on Sunday at the Four Flags Apple ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:33 am

Galleries

Apple Festival log cutting contest

NILES — Saturday, the Four Flags Area Apple Festival hosted a log cutting contest. It has been a family competition for years but they welcomed ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Monday, September 30, 2019 9:17 am

Brandywine Education

GALLERY: Brandywine block party

NILES — Brandywine Jr./Sr. High School hosted a block party from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday for a joint fundraiser benefiting Brandywine musicals and the ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:32 am

minor league baseball

Gallery: South Bend Cubs win Midwest League championship

The South Bend Cubs wrapped up a perfect postseason with a 5-0 win over host Clinton to capture the 2019 Midwest League championship Saturday night. Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Sunday, September 15, 2019 3:30 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Scarecrow Charities starts fall season Tuesday

BUCHANAN — On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Buchanan Scarecrow Charities finished hanging up the scarecrows around town to get the fall season started. One of ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 9:02 am

Galleries

Fort St. Joseph open house digs into history

NILES — The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project hosted its annual open house on Saturday and Sunday. The event was located at the Fort St. ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Monday, August 5, 2019 9:29 am

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