Joe Kuharic, Author at Leader Publications

Horizons

Inside the minds of Dungeon Masters

In the crushing, yellow glow of the darkened city, the red neon lights accenting the exterior of “McHugh’s” fast food joint drone with a deafening ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:24 pm

Berrien County

CLOSER LOOK: New Buffalo man sees budding business opportunity

Djuan Knox, of New Buffalo, is no stranger to running a medical marijuana business. Knox, a native of Michigan City, Indiana, has been living in ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:00 am

Berrien County

CLOSER LOOK: Physician explains how cannabis affects the body

Dr. Christopher Prince has seen a lot in his 33 years as a licensed medical practitioner in Michigan. But one thing he has never seen ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11:39 am

Buchanan

Southwest Vision Center in Buchanan brings updated technology, patient-focused service

Deven Lambart, president of Southwest Vision Center, has had his eye on Buchanan for a while. “[My wife, Jennifer, and I] started our first practice ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, July 3, 2017 11:29 am

Buchanan

Buchanan introduces draft of medical marijuana ordinance

After a few months of planning and deliberation, the Buchanan planning commission presented a public draft to the Buchanan City Commission. The ordinance was up ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:52 am

Buchanan

Buchanan alumni reunite for 63rd annual Buckteen Reunion

The Buchanan High School auxiliary gym was packed tightly Sunday afternoon. Filling the room was about 520 former Buchanan High School students from various generations, ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9:16 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Classic Car Cruise-In: photo story

The Buchanan Classic Car Cruise-In took place Saturday in downtown. (Leader photos/JOE KUHARIC) Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, June 12, 2017 8:34 am

Buchanan

Tin Shop to perform patriotic musical to honor America

Alice Kring was not going to direct another musical. “Last year, after [Musical Director] Judy [Earnst] and I got done directing a melodrama musical, I ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:36 am

Buchanan

Buchanan High School graduates 98 in 2017 class Friday

The sun was shining brightly on the 2017 Buchanan High School graduates Friday evening. Soft tufts of cottonwood seeds danced around the 98 graduates gathered ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, June 5, 2017 8:51 am

Buchanan

Buchanan celebrates the spirit of crafters with local maker’s market: Photo story

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by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 9:35 am

Berrien County

Memorial Day 2017 gallery: Buchanan parade

Many gathered along the side of the road Monday on the parade route from Front Street to Oak Ridge Cemetery on Terre Coupe Road. Onlookers ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, May 29, 2017 9:46 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor awards keys to the city to blossomtime participants: Photo story

Buchanan Mayor Brenda Hess took a moment at Monday night’s city council meeting to recognize Miss Buchanan 2017 Andrea Bair and Mr. Blossomtime First Runner-up ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:17 am

Buchanan

Blossomtime kings and queens visit Ottawa Elementary, promote literacy

As part of its week of community visits, the community kings and queens of the 2017 Blossomtime pageant paid a visit to Ottawa Elementary School ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:19 am

Buchanan

Buchanan High School prom 2017: Slideshow

Students at Buchanan High School celebrated prom 2017 Saturday at Shadowland on Silver Beach in St. Joseph. Before enjoying the evening, students stopped to take ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, May 1, 2017 10:01 am

Buchanan

Buchanan recognizes longtime firefighters

Monday night, the City of Buchanan recognized Mike Adams and Bobby Blaylock for 25 years of service each to the Buchanan Fire Department. “One thing ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:37 am

Buchanan

Buchanan council approves StoryWalk location

After a drawn out process, the Buchanan City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve allowing the Buchanan District Library to place its StoryWalk posts along ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:31 am

Buchanan

Buchanan fifth graders graduate from drug resistance program

The Buchanan Middle School gym was packed Wednesday with students, teachers and parents ready for D.A.R.E. graduation. This year, one half-dozen students took ownership and ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:11 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Chamber of Commerce recognizes community members

Business leaders and the community came together Friday night to celebrate a year of accomplishments at the annual Buchanan Chamber of Commerce award dinner. Speakers ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, April 24, 2017 12:55 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Plow Days: Slideshow

Hundreds of community members stopped out to Buchanan Plow Days on Saturday. The annual event, hosted at the Buchanan School Farm, included Belgian draft horse ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Monday, April 24, 2017 8:31 am

Buchanan

Ballot contains updated school sinking fund verbiage

  The May 2 election is coming in like a lamb in Buchanan. This cycle’s ballot contains a single item to vote on: an update ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:56 am

Berrien County

Buchanan High School graduates Virtual Academy, Step Up students

Three students from Buchanan’s Virtual Academy and Step Up programs earned their high school diplomas and graduated Monday night at the Buchanan board of education ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:05 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan council approves street repair

Six roads in Buchanan are about to get a facelift. The Buchanan City Council Monday unanimously approved to chip and seal a total of 1.18 ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:43 am

Buchanan

Tim Donahue chosen as next Buchanan superintendent

After a day full of meetings with the Buchanan board of education on Tuesday, superintendent candidate Tim Donahue was all smiles at the evening’s meet ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:25 am

Buchanan

Longtime parks volunteer recognized

The Buchanan City Council Monday recognized Sheila Daly for her 11 years of volunteer service with the Parks and Recreation department as the “Mother of ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 9:25 am

Buchanan

Buchanan votes to adopt state medical marijuana law

It is full steam ahead for plans to allow medical marijuana businesses in the City of Buchanan as the city council Monday night voted 4-1 ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:41 am

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