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Niles

Photo story: Brandywine students learn to make exercise fun

Students at Merritt and Brandywine elementary schools got excited about exercise Wednesday afternoon as they participated in a Jump with Jill dance movement program. Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:06 am

Cassopolis

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Red Brick School

CASSOPOLIS — The Red Brick School was built in 1848 when it replaced a log school that was located on the same site. Many subjects ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, January 11, 2018 11:35 am

Dowagiac

Throwback Thursday: Beckwith Theatre’s stories transcend generations

Before it became a theater in 1994, Beckwith Theatre Company was a Methodist Church. The theater also served as a stop on the orphan train. ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:31 pm

Dowagiac

Throwback Thursday: A journey through time

The Old Rugged Cross Church was not always a church. In 1862, it was a hops barn. It first turned into a church in 1876. ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:09 am

Berrien County

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Chapin Mansion

Henry and Ruby Chapin started construction on their mansion in 1882. They hired well-known architects from Chicago who designed the Victorian house using elements from ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:25 am

Brandywine Education

Photo gallery: Holly jolly Christmas

Denise Boger’s afterschool choir performed its Christmas program, “Holly Jolly Jukebox,” at Brandywine Elementary yesterday. They sang the top hit song of each decade since ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 10:05 am

Cass County

THROWBACK THURSDAY: High-speed history

The Dowagiac Depot was the third train station built in 1903 by the Michigan Central Railroad. The Depot is a fine example of Gothic architecture ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:42 am

Berrien County

Throwback Thursday: History on wheels

NILES — Located on Dey Street in Niles, the Amtrak station was built in 1892. There are 22 Michigan stations that are served by Amtrak. ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, December 7, 2017 10:00 am

Berrien County

Photo story: Last but not least, Pears Mill

Pears Mill is located on 121 South Oak St. in downtown Buchanan. This water mill is the last water powered mill out of 13 that ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, November 30, 2017 8:50 am

Berrien County

A tour through the Bonine House: Photo story

The Bonine house, located at M-60 and Penn Road in Vandalia, was once home to James E. Bonine and Sarah Bogue and has been made ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:52 am

News Main

Apple Festival window decorating contest: Photo story

Several downtown businesses participated in the annual window decorating contest. (Leader photos/EMILY SOBECKI) Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Monday, October 2, 2017 9:24 am

News Main

Niles High School starts their spirit week: Photo story

To start off homecoming, students and teachers of Niles High School wore their pajamas to school Monday. (Leader photos/EMILY SOBECKI) Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:40 am

News Main

Brandywine Elementary students return to classes: Photo story

Children of Niles started their new school year at Brandywine Elementary. Students in grades 4th and 6th are pictured learning inside their new classrooms. (Leader ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 11:04 am

News Main

New smoothie shop hosts its grand opening

The new shop, Healthy Habits in town hosted its grand opening on Wedesday. The store opened at noon, and was already slammed with customers within ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:24 am

Cass County

Children compete in youth dairy show — GALLERY

Dozen of children and young adults participated in the Youth and PeeWee/Cloverbud Dairy Show Monday morning. Jacob Davis, 20, of Dowagiac walked home with award ... Read more

by Emily Sobecki, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 10:59 am

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