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Cassopolis

Cassopolis family donating Thanksgiving meals to area residents

CASSOPOLIS — Giving is built into the Thanksgiving traditions of the Smith family. Each year, around noon on the holiday, family members load up vehicles ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:41 am

Berrien County

Amid rising case numbers, health department urges community to take precautions against COVID-19

BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County health officials are urging community members to take precautions against COVID-19. Friday, Berrien County Health Department Officer Nicki Britten and ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, November 13, 2020 1:45 pm

Cassopolis

Lewis Cass ISD programs receive recognition

DOWAGIAC — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District had much to celebrate this week. Tuesday, Lewis Cass ISD Director or Early Childhood Education Chris Whitmire ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, November 13, 2020 9:14 am

Cass County

Cass County Sheriff’s Office takes on No Shave November

CASSOPOLIS — Eleven months out of the year, Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke’s face smooth, freshly shaven each morning. However, this month, as he walks ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:34 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac nonprofit to host adoption event

DOWAGIAC — One local nonprofit organizing is hoping to find kittens their forever homes this weekend. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Hidden Acres Safe ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:39 pm

News

Salvation Army cancels annual Thanksgiving meal

NILES — The Niles Salvation Army has decided to cancel its annual Thanksgiving program. The program, which would have taken place Nov. 22, is hosted ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:37 pm

Columns

CULTON: Celebrate the veterans in your life

The last few weeks — even months and years — have shown us how divided many of us are both as a community and a ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:10 am

Cass County

Cass County reports record voter turnout

CASSOPOLIS — While Cass County may have finished counting ballots early Wednesday morning, the 2020 general election was a topic of discussion at Thursday evening’s ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, November 6, 2020 10:03 am

Cass County

Cass County inviting community to participate in annual Toys for Tots program

CASSOPOLIS — This year, running a Toys for Tots campaign will look different for Cass County coordinators Ken Lebeda and April Fester due to complications ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, November 6, 2020 9:01 am

Cass County

Cass County, health department team up to provide health services to veterans

CASS COUNTY — Veterans in Cass County will soon have access to health care at a free or reduced rate, thanks to a new, grant-funded ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, November 5, 2020 2:22 pm

Cass County

Cass County voters elect two newcomers to board of commissioners

CASS COUNTY — After a long night of ballot counting, Cass County has reported 100 percent of its precincts. In the election, five seats on ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:34 am

Leader Columnists

CULTON: No election results? Here’s why

Many of you likely spent Tuesday in line at the polls, voting for everything from the U.S. President to your local school board trustees. So, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 8:36 am

Berrien County

Applications still open for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program

NILES — While Christmas may still be more than a month away, one southwest Michigan organization is looking to help supply families with some holiday ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 2:24 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan hosts peace offering ritual

BUCHANAN — Sunday afternoon, Buchanan residents and travelers from as far away as Illinois donned winter hats and wrapped the collars of their coats around ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:53 am

Buchanan

Buchanan community pulls together to support young girl fighting cancer

BUCHANAN — Despite Halloween calling for tricks and scares, many Buchanan and Galien residents spent this Saturday getting into the spirit of giving. A #LilyStrong ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, November 2, 2020 2:36 pm

Cassopolis

Resolution to ask Cassopolis Board of Education member to resign fails

CASSOPOLIS — Tensions bubbling under the surface for more than a year boiled over this week during a Cassopolis Board of Education meeting. During the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 30, 2020 2:10 pm

Cass County

Cass County law enforcement agencies host Halloween with a Cop event

CASSOPOLIS — Local law enforcement interacted with ghosts, ghouls, unicorns, princesses and more Thursday. Thursday afternoon at Clisbee Park in Cassopolis, Michigan State Police, the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:16 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis opens new municipal complex

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis municipal services moved into a new home this week. On Wednesday, the village of Cassopolis officially moved into its new village municipal ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, October 29, 2020 4:38 pm

Edwardsburg

Duo Form donates face shields to Edwardsburg Fire Department

EDWARDSBURG — One company formed a new community bond by donating personal protection equipment to area first responders. Edwardsburg company Duo Form recently donated 50 ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:15 pm

Berrien County

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for annual campaign

NILES — For many, the metallic ring of a bell inside a supermarket and the sight of a shining red kettle outside of a pharmacy ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:00 am

Leader Columnists

CULTON: Be sure to be safe this Halloween season

Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of year — especially when I was a kid. There was nothing more exciting than choosing ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:10 am

Berrien County

COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 161,907 cases, 7,211 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases and deaths continued to rise over the weekend, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, October 26, 2020 3:12 pm

Cass County

Lewis Cass ISD participates in teletherapy case study

CASSOPOLIS — When COVID-19 first shutdown schools last March, Melissa Phillips, speech pathologist at Lewis Cass Intermediate School District, did not know how she would ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:24 am

Edwardsburg

Ontwa Township seeks input on parks plan

ONTWA TOWNSHIP — Area residents still have time to make their voices heard regarding the future of Ontwa Township parks. Ontwa Township is currently seeking ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 23, 2020 8:44 am

Cass County

Cass District Library to host annual book sale

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County residents will soon have the chance to purchase books at a bargain. Starting Monday and running through Oct. 31, the Cass ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:00 pm

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