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Fat Tuesday 2017: Local restaurant serves special fare to celebrate

Niles may be pretty far from New Orleans, but that did not stop Jim Morris, owner of the Paris Soda Shop downtown, from crafting a ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11:07 am

Buchanan

Opt-in vote on Buchanan medical marijuana facilities delayed

Buchanan Mayor Brenda Hess has received a lot of feedback about allowing medical marijuana facilities in the city. Some of it has not been nice. ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11:03 am

Horizons

Faces of Michiana: Kelly Laesch

Berrien County Sheriff’s Deputy Kelly Laesch found the perfect job. Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:15 pm

Horizons

It came from Dewey Lake

Somewhere between the edge of shadows and the corner of your eye hides a land of hidden beasts. Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:55 pm

Horizons

Brass Eye owner offers outsiders a peek at a night in the life of a bartender

Being a bartender isn’t easy. Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:34 pm

Horizons

Niles World War II veteran was a pioneer in military integration

In a lavatory at Gunter Field in Montgomery, Alabama, Private Gerry Hayden zips up his fly and walks over to the sink. Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:31 pm

Berrien County

Buchanan residents gather to discuss allowing medical marijuana facilities in the city

“Not in our neighborhood.” That was the rallying cry of some Buchanan residents during the first of two public forums in the city about proposed ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, February 17, 2017 3:01 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan hosts information meeting on Michigan medical marijuana law

It was standing room only at the Tuesday informational workshop on Michigan’s medical marijuana laws, a joint meeting of the board of commissioners and the ... Read more

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

Buchanan

Buchanan takes measures against possible MRSA infection

School officials from Buchanan High School sent an email Tuesday evening to parents alerting them of a student who may potentially be afflicted by a ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Thursday, February 2, 2017 8:51 am

Buchanan

Buchanan residents speak out about proposed marijuana dispensary location

BUCHANAN — More than a dozen residents of Buchanan’s north side came to Monday’s city council meeting to voice their concerns about the location of ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, January 27, 2017 12:05 pm

Buchanan

Winter tubing event canceled due to warm temperatures

The unseasonably warm January weather has caused Buchanan city officials to cancel this year’s Winter Thrill on the Hill. The lack of snow could be ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, January 20, 2017 11:22 am

Berrien County

Berrien County BOC approve night meetings

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday approved the 2017 night meeting schedule. This year’s meetings will be at 6 p.m. April 6, May 4, ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, January 20, 2017 11:02 am

Buchanan

Buchanan superintendent to retire Aug. 31

The search for a new Buchanan superintendent has begun. Superintendent Andrea van der Laan submitted her formal resignation letter to the Buchanan Board of Education ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 8:59 am

Buchanan

New design approved for Buchanan water towers

The Buchanan City Council voted unanimously this week to approve the final logo design to be painted on the city’s two water towers at Front ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:21 am

Buchanan

Commission looking into medical marijuana provision centers

Plans for the City of Buchanan to allow medical marijuana provision centers to operate are budding. Buchanan’s Johnny Wallace approached members of the city council ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:01 am

Berrien County

Health Department director Mike Mortimore retires

Mike Mortimore is dedicated to the end. An office telephone rang just after 5:30 p.m. the day before Mortimore, the health officer for the Berrien ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 8:46 am

Berrien County

Bainbridge Township Supervisor files injunction to be restored as road commissioner

ST. JOSEPH — Bill Hodge, a former Berrien County road commissioner and the current supervisor of Bainbridge Township, has recently requested a preliminary injunction from ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, December 30, 2016 11:06 am

Buchanan

Buchanan to offer supplemental retirement plan to city employees

Employees for the City of Buchanan will have a new option to save for retirement starting in the New Year. Monday night, at the regular ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:22 am

Buchanan

Buchanan City Council votes to keep SMCAS under same structure

The Buchanan City Council has unanimously voted to continue operating SMCAS under Public Act 7. In preparation for Monday’s regular council meeting, the commissioners convened ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:37 am

Buchanan

Certificate of appreciation presented

Hess also presented a certificate of appreciation to Kris Behr, of the Tin Shop, for her four years of work on the Fine Arts Council ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:28 am

Buchanan

Mayor, local business owner recognized

Jason Williams (left), senior wastewater operator, presented Mayor Brenda Hess with an American Public Works Association award that the city received earlier this month during ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:26 am

News

Local WWII veteran recalls attack on Pearl Harbor

Gerry Hayden remembers hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor on a Sunday evening, while he was doing homework. Hayden, 90, now blind due to ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 8:41 am

Buchanan

Carla Cole recognized for work as Buchanan mayor

Hess and the council also recognized former mayor Carla Cole Monday. Cole was recognized for her six years of service as mayor. (Leader photo/JOE KUHARIC) Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:48 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Council honors mayor pro temp, Citizen

Buchanan Mayor Brenda Hess and the Buchanan City Council recognized resident Bob Barnes for his generosity toward the city at their meeting Monday. Barnes organized ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:45 am

Buchanan

Buchanan City to buy new snowplow blade

Let it snow. The Buchanan City Council unanimously voted to approve the purchase of a new snowplow system for the city’s 1997 International dump/plow truck. ... Read more

by Joe Kuharic, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:28 am

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