Max Harden, Author at Leader Publications

Business

Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Niles Nov. 30

NILES — A popular holiday event will be returning to downtown Niles next Saturday. Niles Main Street is gearing up to host the annual Small ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:15 am

Business

Dowagiac hosts annual Christmas Open House

DOWAGIAC — The Grand Old City brought the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events to kick off the season. The Greater ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 18, 2024 1:18 pm

News Main

WATCH: Brenden Olsen talks game-clinching interception, win over Portland

NILES — The Niles football team edged Portland with a 37-34 win Friday and Brenden Olsen was a key reason why. The 6-6 junior caught ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:05 pm

News Main

WATCH: Sam Rucker talks regional championship win over Portland

NILES — The legend of Sam Rucker soared to new heights in Friday night’s 37-34 win over Portland. In his final game at Vikings Stadium, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:45 am

News Main

Resilient Niles beats Portland 37-34 in regional football thriller

NILES — With its season on the line, the Niles football team delivered in big-time moments Friday night in a game those in attendance will ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:36 am

Community News

Niles veterans presented with Quilts of Valor

NILES — Four local veterans were honored and recognized for their sacrifice and service with a special ceremony at Brentwood Thursday afternoon. Tom Buti, Leo ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, November 15, 2024 3:20 pm

Business

Shelton’s Farm Market announces closing date

NILES TOWNSHIP – A business that has served the Michiana community for decades will be closing its doors next month. Shelton’s Farm Market, 1832 S. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, November 15, 2024 11:08 am

Business

Creating tomorrow: Dowagiac breaks ground on Lincoln School housing project

DOWAGIAC — A vision for the future took root Wednesday in Dowagiac. Community members, business owners and local and state officials gathered at the site ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:11 pm

Community News

Dowagiac senior excited to represent community as Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025

EAU CLAIRE — It was a weekend to remember for Malayna Klug. When the dust settled, Klug was crowned Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025 Saturday, Nov. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:37 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan City Commissioners elect mayor, award bid for McCoy Creek culvert work

BUCHANAN — Last week’s election for two Buchanan City Commission seats didn’t change the commission’s composition any as incumbents Larry Money and Patrick Swem won ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:25 pm

Business

Niles approves annual Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — One of the Niles community’s most popular events is set to take shape in a few months. The 21st annual Hunter Ice Festival ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:01 pm

Brandywine Education

Honor Credit Union announces winners of annual Teacher Awards

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union announced Tuesday its annual Teacher Award winners. For 15 years, HCU has supported educators with a total of $40,000 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:21 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine hosts annual Veterans Day breakfast

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Monday to show its gratitude to local veterans and recognize the sacrifices they have ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 11, 2024 12:46 pm

Cassopolis

Merrill Adams crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025

CASSOPOLIS — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Cassopolis community. When the dust settled, Merrill Adams was crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, November 10, 2024 5:00 am

Edwardsburg HS

Niles shuts down Edwardsburg 21-0, wins second straight district title

NILES — The Niles football team pulled away in the fourth quarter against rival Edwardsburg in the MHSAA Division 4 District Championship game. Paul Hess ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:11 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation and jail for assaulting former girlfriend, killing dog

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his former girlfriend and killed her dog was sentenced to probation and jail Friday in Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, November 8, 2024 3:46 pm

News Main

Niles volleyball team beats South Haven to earn D2 District title

NILES — Fueled by home court fans, the Niles volleyball team brought home another district championship trophy Thursday night. The Vikings defeated South Haven 25-19,23-25,25-12,25-22 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, November 8, 2024 3:40 pm

Cassopolis HS

Rangers fall to Watervliet in five-set thriller

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis volleyball team fell in a five set thriller to Watervliet in Division 3 district semifinal play at Cassopolis Wednesday night. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:20 am

Dowagiac

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Melissa Lillie, Kincheloe Elementary

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader Publications will publish a weekly spotlight featuring ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:32 am

Berrien County

2024 school board election results

Listed below are the unofficial contested election results from Berrien and Cass county for schools within Leader Publications’ coverage area. Brandywine Community Schools With three ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:02 pm

News

Brandywine volleyball falls to Bridgman in D3 district opener

CASSOPOLIS — The Bidgman volleyball team defeated Brandywine in Division 3 district play at Cassopolis High School Monday night. The Bees swept the young Bobcats ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:50 pm

Community News

Santa, live reindeer to visit Niles Nov. 23

NILES — The Niles District Library and Niles History Center are teaming up to offer families a day of Holiday magic. Santa will make his ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:48 pm

Business

Dowagiac to welcome the holiday season with festive event lineup

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac is gearing up to bring the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events that promises joy for all ages.   ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:26 pm

Berrien County

MDHHS warns Michigan residents about increase in whooping cough cases

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling attention to an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 2:19 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for Joey Armadillo’s disturbance

NILES — A Niles man who resisted police and caused damage outside Joey Armadillo’s in Niles Township was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:43 pm

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