Kate Stone, Author at Leader Publications

Zolman Tires

Old and ‘tired’ no more

Out with the old and in with the new. Read more

by Kate Stone, Friday, September 23, 2011 7:26 pm

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Homemade from the heart

Looking for a small-town, family-owned bakery? Read more

by Kate Stone, Friday, September 23, 2011 7:24 pm

Niles Salvation Army

Walmart fills backpacks for kids

Walmart partnered with The Salvation Army in Niles this week as they gathered donations to stock backpacks with school supplies for the upcoming academic year. ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Friday, August 12, 2011 6:36 pm

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Stewart reunion marks 110 years

The relatives of Joseph Andrew Stewart will celebrate their 110th Family Reunion Saturday, Aug. 13. This event marks the anniversary of the first family reunion, ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Thursday, August 4, 2011 11:27 pm

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Freedom Festival returns Aug. 6-7

When her father, James Suggs, passed away, Martha Suggs Spencer did research on her family tree and discovered that she has both black and white ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Sunday, July 31, 2011 5:38 pm

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Excavation continues at Fort St. Joseph

The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project is well into the excavation season. Made up of Western Michigan University students and summer campers, participants in the ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Friday, July 29, 2011 6:35 pm

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Grove Park Fiddle Fest features music, food workshops

Grove Park in Berrien Springs will host the 13th Annual Shady Grove Fiddle Fest Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. The ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:59 pm

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Suggs Freedom Festival returns to Vandalia

Suggs and Spencer Underground Railroad Museum is hosting its Annual Freedom Festival Aug. 6-7 in Vandalia. When her father, James Suggs, passed away, Martha Suggs ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:38 pm

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Foster families, children invited to free event at Life Action Camp

Life Action Ministries is hosting a Foster Family Fun Day Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1696 East Clear Lake Rd. in Buchanan. ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:52 am

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Niles High School to host Drum Corps Spectacular

Legends Performing Arts Association (LPAA) will host the Four Flags Drum Corps Spectacular at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29 at the Niles High School stadium. ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Sunday, July 24, 2011 12:44 pm

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Exhibit showcases Niles artists

The Niles District Library is hosting its first Legacy Show, organized by Joel Camp. The exhibit began June 1 and will remain open to the ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Thursday, July 14, 2011 7:18 am

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Program to educate parents, students about ‘sexting’

Kelly Connell and Sorah Stein will be hosting a two-night community education program from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday July ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Sunday, July 10, 2011 6:21 pm

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Remembering Ava

Ava Zimmerman was only 93 days old when she died, but her parents continuously aim to give a meaning and a purpose to her short ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Thursday, July 7, 2011 8:43 pm

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Relay for Life aims to raise $130K this weekend

It’s that time of year. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Niles-Buchanan will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Niles High ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 11:11 pm

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Turning their house into a home

Jeri and Roger Hensley have been married for 34 years and are now also small business owners. The Hensleys recently opened The Singing Bowl Bed ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Sunday, July 3, 2011 9:58 am

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Turning their house into a home

Jeri and Roger Hensley have been married for 34 years and are now also small business owners. The Hensleys recently opened The Singing Bowl Bed ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Sunday, July 3, 2011 9:55 am

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Big crowd expected for fireworks

The Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce and its business members in Niles are sponsoring the annual fireworks display for the 26th consecutive year Sunday. ... Read more

by Kate Stone, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 9:15 pm

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