Business
Niles High School hosts annual College, Career Day
NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Thursday with students eager to learn more about career and collegiate opportunities. Niles High School hosted ...
Max Harden, Author at Leader Publications
Breaking News
Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election
CASS COUNTY — Come January 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Cass County. After 37 years of serving the citizens of Cass County, ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:44 pm
Community News
Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a grant from the Pokagon Fund to purchase a new gear dryer for the department. ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:57 pm
Business
Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery to close after five years in downtown Niles
NILES — A local business will be closing its doors later this month. Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery, 104 N 3rd St. Suite 1, announced ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:13 pm
Community News
Winning Westendorp: Dowagiac grad coaches Ferris State women’s hoops to D2 Final Four
BIG RAPIDS — It was a March Madness to remember for Kurt Westendorp. The Dowagiac Union High School grad and current Ferris State women’s basketball ...
by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 2:31 pm
Cassopolis
Council on Aging to host eclipse viewing party
CASS COUNTY — A local organization is making sure its community will not be left in the dark during Monday’s solar eclipse. The Cass County ...
by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:34 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan High School teacher named MDOE Regional Teacher of The Year
LANSING — A Buchanan science teacher has a new title in addition to the many roles she plays in her school – 2024-25 Regional Teacher ...
by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:01 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County Commissioners honor late sculptor Richard Hunt
ST. JOSEPH — Famed sculptor Richard Hunt, whose work graces the Niles riverfront, was honored Thursday by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners approved ...
by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:25 am
Community News
New perspectives: Local students appointed to Niles nonprofit board
NILES — A popular annual summer attraction aims to expand its reach and preserve its future with the help of local students. Niles Music and ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:50 pm
Business
Honor Credit Union donates $1,000 to Dowagiac’s Music In The Park
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer with the help of a local financial ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:36 pm
Buchanan
Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘Spirit!’
BUCHANAN — The Tin Shop Theatre is ready to perform its spring production. The historic theater, located at 108 E. Roe St., will be performing ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, April 4, 2024 4:37 pm
Community News
Duo Form Plastics donates $9,950 to Edwardsburg Fire Department
Shelly Ditmer and Mike Ganger of Duo Form Plastics, one of the largest manufacturers in the Edwardsburg Industrial Park, presented Chief Bruce Stack with a ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 3:19 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg Lions Club to host annual pancake, sausage breakfast
EDWARDSBURG — The smell of maple syrup, fresh coffee, sausage and pancakes will be wafting through the American Legion Post 365 in Edwardsburg next weekend. ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:37 am
Business
Starbucks to open inside Dowagiac Family Fare next week
DOWAGIAC — Shoppers will soon be able to sip a Starbucks coffee while they browse the aisles at the Family Fare in Dowagiac. The grocery ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:50 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg VFW to host craft fair, bake sale next week
EDWARDSBURG — Creativity and craftiness will be finding its way back to Edwardsburg next week. VFW Post 2284, 69982 M-62, Edwardsburg, is gearing up to ...
by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 4:31 pm
Buchanan
16th annual Buchanan Chili Walk Cook-Off set for April 11
BUCHANAN — A spicy local event will be making its annual return to downtown Buchanan next week. The 15th annual Chili Walk Cook-Off will take ...
by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 3:08 pm
Dowagiac
No injuries reported in Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — No injuries were reported following a Monday morning house fire, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. At approximately 05:10 a.m. Monday, the Dowagiac ...
by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 12:05 pm
Business
Niles Scream Park announces closure of Haunted Hayride, new attraction to take its place
NILES — Significant changes are coming to one of southwest Michigan’s most popular fall attractions. The park announced last week that it is closing its ...
by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 11:28 am
Community News
Dowagiac’s 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Two Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members of the 2024 graduating class. Abbey Dobberstein ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 29, 2024 1:51 pm
Brandywine Education
Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game
NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening for a cause. The crosstown schools teamed ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 29, 2024 8:50 am
Community News
Ambulance special assessment district progress continues in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after the August 2023 shutdown of Pride Care. ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:35 pm
Business
Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub
NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole meeting. City officials, designers, business owners and ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:25 am
Community News
Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2024 Top 10
DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2024. The ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 8:11 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union High hosts annual Career Fair
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was buzzing with career opportunities Wednesday. The school hosted its third career fair on Wednesday in the high school ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:04 pm
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. The River Essence Group’s Pledge To Plunge ...
