News
PHOTO STORY: Ice sculptures draw visitors to downtown Niles
NILES — Dozens of families and visitors strolled through Niles Saturday morning to view ice sculptures that had taken over downtown. The Hunter Ice Festival ...
Sarah Culton, Author at Leader Publications
Cassopolis
Cassopolis organization to host virtual MLK Jr. Day celebration
CASSOPOLIS — The COVID-19 pandemic could not keep one Cassopolis organization from hosting an annual celebration of the Civil Rights movement and the impact Martin ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:46 pm
Leader Columnists
CULTON: Don’t shoot the messenger
The past few weeks — honestly, the past few years — have been tumultuous in America. Between warring political parties, simmering racial tensions and upheaval ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:44 pm
Cassopolis
Dr. T.K. Lawless International Dark Sky Park releases 2021 stargazing schedule
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County stargazers will have many opportunities this year to view planets, constellations and more at a park dedicated to preserving naturally occurring ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:47 am
Education
Edwardsburg Public Schools accepting nominations for 2021-2022 Hall of Fame
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public School is encouraging the community to nominate alumni and current and former staff members to be honored by the district. The ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:45 am
Cass County
Cass County 4-H encourages seniors to apply for scholarship
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County 4-H youth still have time to apply for a scholarship that could give them a leg up in their post-secondary education. ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:59 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education elects new president
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education underwent a change in leadership Monday evening. Ronda Sullivan was elected the president of the Dowagiac ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 3:09 pm
Cass County
Cass County welcomes new commissioners
CASSOPOLIS — The first meeting of 2021 for the Cass County Board of Commissioners was a productive one. In addition to welcoming two new commissioners, ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 8, 2021 10:50 am
Cass County
Cass County Animal Control saved 96 percent of cats, dogs in 2020
CASSOPOLIS — Though 2020 was a challenging year for many, it left Cass County Animal Control a lot to celebrate, as it was able to ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, January 8, 2021 9:17 am
Cass County
Cass County Farm Bureau seeks teacher nominations
CASSOPOLIS — One regional business is looking to give back to teachers by bringing the outdoors in. Cass County Farm Bureau is currently accepting nominations ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 31, 2020 1:00 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis leaders look back on a successful year
CASSOPOLIS — With 2020 now in the rearview, the village of Cassopolis is looking forward to a new year. Before the calendar switched over into ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 31, 2020 11:26 am
Business
Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Cass County Cancer Service
DOWAGIAC — It may not have been Christmas, but the Cass County Cancer Service received a gift that was in the spirit of the holiday ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 8:49 am
Cass County
Cassopolis native authors book compiling Cass County’s history with the Civil War
CASS COUNTY — After years of research, one Cassopolis native has published a book about Cass County’s ties to the Civil War. Keith Harrison, 70, ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 24, 2020 11:00 am
Education
Edwardsburg Middle School donates to food pantry
EDWARDSBURG — Students at Edwardsburg Public Schools recently helped make some community members’ holidays a bit brighter. Sixth-grade teacher Tonya Wright and the Edwardsburg Middle ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:00 pm
News
Niles Township approves salary increases
NILES TOWNSHIP — Compensation was the main topic of conversation at Monday’s Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees meeting. Monday evening, the Niles Township Board ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 3:07 pm
Cass County
Carolers perform window visits to Cass County Medical Care Facility residents
CASSOPOLIS — Over the weekend, residents at Cass County Medical Care Facility were able to get into the Christmas spirit, thanks to a visit from ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 1:43 pm
Leader Columnists
CULTON: Shop local this Christmas
There might not be much snow on the ground, and many of us may be feeling less jolly than in years past, but Christmas is ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:00 pm
Cassopolis
70-year-old Cassopolis resident breaks state powerlifting record
CASSOPOLIS — When Cassopolis resident Jim Bronke entered the Michigan State Powerlift championship competition earlier this month, he did not expect to leave with anything ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:00 pm
Cass County
Lewis Cass ISD board votes to change district name
CASSOPOLIS — After months of deliberation, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has decided to change its name. However, what its new name will be ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 1:46 pm
Dowagiac
DUS to go virtual for one week following winter break
DOWAGIAC — Students at Dowagiac Union Schools will begin the new year in distance learning. During Monday evening’s Dowagiac Board of Education, the board discussed ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 3:46 pm
Lifestyles
Michigan State Police hosts its annual Stuff a Blue Goose event
NILES — Saturday, officers with the Michigan State Police Niles post collected food and toy items at the Niles Walmart to donate to community members ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, December 14, 2020 9:42 am
Cass County
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department launches weekly public health videos
CASS COUNTY — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Cass County residents have looked forward to a weekly email in their inbox from ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:59 pm
Education
Cummins Sales and Service donates bikes to Edwardsburg Middle School
EDWARDSBURG — Several Edwardsburg students will be starting off the new year riding on the right path, thanks to a donation from an area business. ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, December 7, 2020 11:49 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis resident starts Facebook group to make Christmas dreams come true
CASSOPOLIS — For years, Cassopolis resident Felicia Albert has dreamed of being able to give back to her community during the holidays. This year, she ...
by Sarah Culton, Saturday, December 5, 2020 8:14 am
Cass County
Cass County commissioners rescind 2019 resolution, leaving Woodlands’ mental health authority status intact
CASSOPOLIS — A weight was lifted off the shoulders of Woodlands Behavioral Health Network employees Thursday evening. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the Cass County ...
