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Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant kicks off 84th year

DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue 132, welcoming 15 young women who will ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 12:30 pm

Brandywine HS

Buchanan’s McBeth all-state at cross country state finals

BROOKLYN — The Buchanan boys and girls cross country teams finished 13th and 18at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Cross Country Finals at Michigan ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:31 am

Buchanan HS

Buchanan falls to Olivet 49-15 in D6 playoff opener

OLIVET — The Buchanan football team found tough sledding against host Olivet in its Division 6 pre-district matchup. The Eagles defeated the Bucks 49-15 Friday ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 10:01 am

Obituaries

George W. Bolton

August 16, 1953 – October 23, 2024 George W. Bolton passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 5:15 am

Obituaries

Markam Alexander

July 24, 1960 – October 30, 2024 Markam Ronald Alexander, 64, of Dowagiac, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home in Dowagiac. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, November 4, 2024 5:00 am

News

Niles routs Paw Paw 42-14 in D4 playoff opener

NILES — The Niles football team faced off against Paw Paw in a high-stakes showdown for the second straight week and just like last week, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:31 am

Community News

Pat Ham student appointed honorary member of Dowagiac City Council

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized its “newest and youngest” member Monday in a special ceremony. City of Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons appointed JeNora ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, November 1, 2024 7:15 am

Community News

Dowagiac Chamber honors Anderson with Lifetime Achievement Award

DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce recognized Leon “Andy” Anderson for his innumerable contributions to the community during a ceremony Wednesday evening at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 31, 2024 6:41 pm

Dowagiac

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Dara Killarney, Dowagiac Union Schools Transportation

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

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:00 am

Cassopolis

2025 Miss Cassopolis Pageant set for Nov. 9

CASSOPOLIS — Next week, Cassopolis youth will take the stage to participate in the Miss Cassopolis court. The 2025 Miss Cassopolis pageant will take place ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 2:24 pm

Buchanan HS

Buchanan volleyball earns fourth straight conference title

DOWAGIAC — Four seasons, four conference championships. The Buchanan volleyball team (28-6) defeated Brandywine 25-5, 25-6, 25-11 and Dowagiac 25-11, 25-12, 25-16 Saturday to win ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:27 am

Brandywine HS

Area cross country runners qualify for state meet

PORTAGE — 18 Leader-area runners qualified for the state finals in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 2  and 3 cross country regionals held at Portage. The top ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:43 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine to host annual Veterans Day breakfast

NILES — Brandywine Community Schools will be holding its annual Veterans Day breakfast on Monday, November 11 at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center, 1700 Bell ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 28, 2024 3:08 pm

Business

Fernwood Botanical Garden announces new Executive Director

NILES — Fernwood has announced the hiring of Mary Krinock as its new executive director, who will join the staff on November 11, 2024.  Originally ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 28, 2024 11:27 am

Community News

Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Miracle on South Division Street’ production

DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is gearing up for its final production of the season. The company will be presenting “Miracle on South Division ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 28, 2024 8:06 am

Buchanan HS

2024 MHSAA football playoff pairings announced

NILES — The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the 2024 8-man and 11-man football playoffs. The opening round of the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:43 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan District Library begins expansion project

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan District Library is gaining new space, even though you’d never know it from the outside. “This building has always been full ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:00 am

Leader Columnists

Harden: Scott Novak, a local hero

To say Scott Novak was an inspiration to me would be an understatement. Over the course of five decades, Scott had his pulse on the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:00 am

News

Edwardsburg earns 62-0 Senior Night win over Sturgis

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg football team ended the regular season in winning fashion Friday night. The Eddies ran over and around visiting Sturgis to win ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 25, 2024 11:28 pm

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac’s Guernsey 6th, team 15th at Division 3 golf finals

BATTLE CREEK — Senior Rebecca Guernsey, of Dowagiac, shot a 163 to place sixth overall at the Division 3 Michigan High School Athletic Association LP ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 25, 2024 11:30 am

Business

Arnie’s Drive In celebrates grand opening with ribbon-tying ceremony

DOWAGIAC — Jake Arnold loves to cook food and serve customers. As the owner of Happy Jake’s in Dowagiac and Wakey Jakes in Marcellus, Arnold ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:25 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg celebrates new iron filtration plant

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council received a long-awaited announcement at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, informing them that the new iron filtration plant ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:49 pm

Community News

Annual walk-a-thon raises $4,600 for college scholarships

DOWAGIAC — Community members took to the track at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning to honor the life and legacy of Ronda Lucas-Sullivan.  The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 21, 2024 6:39 pm

Business

Hidden Acres hosts annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Market

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Market Saturday. Guests were able ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 21, 2024 2:14 pm

Business

Downtown Niles to host annual Fall Festival Saturday

NILES — Downtown Niles will soon play host to an event filled with fall festivities. Niles Main Street DDA is gearing up to host its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 21, 2024 11:54 am

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