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Buchanan

WATCH: Interview with Buchanan girls cross country runner Maddie Young

BUCHANAN — It was another day at the cross country office for Maddie Young. The Buchanan sophomore took first place in the Buchanan-hosted Lakeland Conference ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:56 am

high school cross country

Buchanan girls cross country team wins Lakeland Conference jamboree

The Buchanan boys and girls cross country teams battled on their home course Tuesday evening. Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 2:28 pm

Business

Marion Magnolia Farms to host second annual Oktoberfest Artisan Market Sunday

CASSOPOLIS — A local event space is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. Marion Magnolia Farms, 57376 Twin Lakes Road, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 1:30 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for taking motor vehicle, fleeing police

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles after unlawfully taking and using a motor vehicle ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:30 pm

Cass County

James E. Bonine House Underground Railroad Research Library earns national honor

ADAMSTOWN, MARYLAND — For its exemplifying what dedicated local organizations are capable of in uncovering and portraying regional Underground Railroad history, the James E. Bonine ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 4:00 pm

Berrien County

Niles man sentenced to prison for stabbing neighbor

NILES — A Niles man who stabbed a neighbor during an altercation received a prison sentence Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles.   Colin ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 3, 2022 2:16 pm

Cass County

Area residents sentenced on meth charges

CASSOPOLIS — Two area residents were sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court Friday on meth related charges.  Christopher Joo, 39, of Phillips Street in Edwardsburg, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00 am

Community News

Schools, bus drivers struggle to keep up amid driver shortage

NILES — Pamela Behm enjoys being behind the wheel of a school bus. A bus driver of 23 years, Behm began her career as a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 30, 2022 6:00 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: 50th annual Four Flags Apple Festival opens in Niles

NILES — A tradition spanning 50 years made its awaited return to Niles Thursday afternoon. The first day of the 50th annual Four Flags Apple ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 30, 2022 12:48 pm

Business

Pump(kin) it up: Mason’s Pumpkins ready for third annual Harvest Festival

DOWAGIAC — A local middle schooler’s business venture is preparing for its biggest event of the year. Mason Ausra, owner and operator of Mason’s Pumpkins ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 29, 2022 4:22 pm

Crime/Court

Area residents sentenced on assault, other charges

NILES — Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on assault, robbery and other charges. Adrian Michael Graves, 32, of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:00 pm

Business

Niles to offer new type of marijuana license

NILES — A new type of marijuana license will soon be available to interested businesses. The Niles City Council voted 6-1 to direct staff to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 12:07 pm

News Main

WATCH: Niles coach Scot Shaw addresses media following 31-14 loss to Vicksburg

ST. JOSEPH — Following Niles’ 31-14 loss to Vicksburg Friday night, head coach Scot Shaw spoke to Leader Publication about the game and what it’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 24, 2022 8:00 am

Cass County

Homeless man sentenced to probation for Milton Township home invasion

CASSOPOLIS — A homeless man was sentenced to probation for breaking into the home of a family member earlier this year. Jonathan Wilkes, 41, pleaded ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 24, 2022 6:00 am

News Main

WATCH: Niles football falls to Vicksburg 31-14

ST. JOSEPH — The Niles football team found tough sledding against Vicksburg Friday night. The Vikings allowed 24 unanswered points on its way to a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 24, 2022 2:08 am

Community News

Sister Lakes teen creates SPD response kits for Girl Scout project

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A local Girl Scout’s latest project aims to help those involved in emergency situations have an improved experience. Megan Willis, of Sister ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 23, 2022 3:21 pm

Cass County

One arrested in Cassopolis drug bust

CASSOPOLIS — One man has been arrested in Cassopolis on drug-related charges, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 23, 2022 1:47 pm

Cass County

Health network offers support during Suicide Awareness Month

CASSOPOLIS — September is Suicide Awareness Month and a local organization continues to offer the community support. Based in Cassopolis, Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network is ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 23, 2022 12:00 pm

Business

50th annual Four Flags Apple Festival set for Thursday

NILES — A fall tradition returns to Niles next week. The 50th annual Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday at the Apple Festival grounds, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 23, 2022 10:00 am

Cassopolis HS

WATCH: FSU star Tyrese Hunt-Thompson talks Saturday’s homecoming matchup against Waldorf

BIG RAPIDS — The No.1-ranked Ferris State football team is 2-0 on the season and sophomore wide receiver Tyrese Hunt-Thompson is a key reason why. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 22, 2022 5:45 pm

Business

Ready to lead: New Hydro Aluminum plant manager embraces Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — Ingrid Guddal has always enjoyed the village lifestyle. A native of Norway, Guddal grew up in a small village similar to Cassopolis. That ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:59 pm

Business

Indeck Energy hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

NILES — An event years in the making took place Tuesday in the Niles Industrial Park. Community members from Niles and beyond attended the Indeck ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:30 pm

Community News

Historic poet: Dowagiac artist using music to teach local history

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident is using music and media to educate listeners on local history. Ellis “LILEL” Bethea, a local music producer and hip-hop ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 2:28 pm

Community News

Niles Charter Township supervisor resigns due to poor health

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township is searching for a new supervisor after the municipality’s top official recently resigned due to declining health. Former ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 12:04 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Schools welcomes 14 new district hires

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District Board of Education hosted its regular monthly meeting Monday at Dowagiac Middle School. After the pledge of allegiance ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:00 am

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