Sarah Culton, Author at Leader Publications

Cass County

Niles man gets jail time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was sentenced to a year in jail for possession of meth in Cass County Court Friday. Shaun Northrop, 35, of ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, February 4, 2022 1:13 pm

Leader Columnists

CULTON: Goodnight, and good luck

I’ve always kind of hated putting my own words to the page. That might sound silly considering I write for a living, but in journalism, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, February 4, 2022 9:27 am

Cassopolis

Niles natives plan to open theater in downtown Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A new theater is aiming to bring the performing arts to downtown Cassopolis. Cousins and Niles natives Alicia Savage and David Ferrell are ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, February 4, 2022 9:22 am

Cassopolis

When county offices close due to snow, Cass County Sheriff’s Office hosts wedding for Illinois couple

CASSOPOLIS — While most people spent Wednesday staying warm from the comfort of their homes or shoveling snow from their driveways, one Illinois couple was ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, February 3, 2022 11:08 am

Buchanan

Buchanan honors its first female athletes

BUCHANAN — As she watched the 2022 Buchanan girls basketball team run across the court Friday night, clad in their classic burgundy and white shorts ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:23 pm

News

Niles nonprofit hosts first of four financial literacy workshops

NILES — One area organization has taken on the responsibility of educating Niles community members on the finances impact their lives. Wednesday, Helping Our People ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:01 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Middle School teacher awarded MEC grant

CASSOPOLIS — One Cassopolis classroom will have the opportunity to have more hands-on lessons, thanks to a grant from a regional business. Earlier this month, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 27, 2022 9:43 am

News

Niles DDA hopes to have new downtown gathering space in place by late spring, early summer

NILES — Work to dismantle the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience was underway Tuesday morning, but Niles Main Street Downtown Development Authority officials said this is ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:35 pm

News

Council votes to close the NODE, reopen Second Street

NILES – After months of debate, the Niles City Council has voted to close the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience in its current location. During Monday’s ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, January 24, 2022 7:08 pm

Cass County

Cass County welcomes new 4-H program coordinator

CASSOPOLIS — Though her new office in the Cass County Administration Building in downtown Cassopolis is still not unpacked, Dowagiac resident Rennie Witham said she ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 21, 2022 10:26 am

Business

Downtown Cassopolis event space gets new owners

CASSOPOLIS — When Amanda McCord, 29, and Caleb Breitenbach, 26, fell in love, they did so while traveling between their homes in South Bend and ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 20, 2022 1:49 pm

Cassopolis

Mobile science lab visits Sam Adams Elementary

CASSOPOLIS — From the sweetener in soft drinks to the packing peanuts keeping packages safe, Cassopolis students learned about all the different ways one locally-grown ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:32 am

News

Niles Township approves pay increase for zoning administrator

NILES TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Board of Trustees took care of a short agenda Tuesday evening. Tuesday, the board met for its regularly scheduled ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 3:37 pm

Cassopolis

LEE celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

CASSOPOLIS — Monday evening, one Cassopolis organization took the time to look toward the future of the community, while recognizing a figure from the past. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 2:16 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis VFW to host twice-monthly pancake breakfasts

CASSOPOLIS — The smell of maple syrup, fresh coffee and pancakes wafted through the Cassopolis Veterans of Foreign Wars post this weekend in what organizers ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, January 17, 2022 3:53 pm

Cass County

Cass District Library to celebrate National LEGO Day

EDWARDSBURG — Later this month, children across Cass County will be given the chance to build up their creativity — brick-by-colored brick. On Jan. 28, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 14, 2022 2:29 pm

Cass County

Cass County Medical Care Facility welcomes new administrator

CASSOPOLIS — With the help of a recent staffing change, one area organization is looking to expand and improve long-term care in Cass County. Last ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 14, 2022 9:28 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Cooler weather on the horizon for Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — Thursday, ice carvers were hard at work sculpting frozen masterpieces for this weekend’s Hunter Ice Festival in downtown Niles. With cooler temps on ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 13, 2022 3:30 pm

Cass County

Commissioners elect new officers, select new meeting time

CASSOPOLIS — New leadership is now in place in Cass County government. During the Cass County Board of Commissioners’ first meeting of the year last ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 13, 2022 9:18 am

Business

Stone Lake Bar and Grill opens in downtown Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A newly opened bar and grill in southwest Michigan is aiming to be a place where its regulars become like family. Stone Lake ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2:45 pm

Cassopolis

PHOTO STORY: Miss Cassopolis names 2022 Court of Honor

CASSOPOLIS — Over the last two years, Cassopolis teens Rebekah Rininger and Will Poitras have bonded both as friends and fellow royalty, having been named ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, January 10, 2022 4:45 pm

Cassopolis

Cass Area Artists to host third annual gallery in county administration building

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County will become a bit more colorful next month with the return of an annual gallery exhibit. The third annual Cass County ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 7, 2022 1:26 pm

Cass County

Residents call for change at accident-prone intersection

VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — Monday afternoon, Volinia Township resident Nicole Tienda Stacks stood outside her home at the corner of Marcellus Highway and Decatur Road as ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 6, 2022 2:05 pm

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg, Ontwa Township officials look back on 2021, look forward to 2022

EDWARDSBURG — With 2021 officially in the rearview, officials in Edwardsburg and Ontwa Township are looking back on a successful year and hoping for a ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:56 am

Dowagiac

Benefit dinner to be hosted in support of Sister Lakes man battling cancer

SISTER LAKES — For nearly 30 years, Sister Lakes resident Lance Rogalski supported his community by serving at the Sister Lakes Fire Department. “I’ve always ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:18 am

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