Dowagiac
Weather conditions play role in M-51 fatal crash
The Michigan State Police, Niles Post, is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon on M-51 near Wells Street.
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Berrien County
Leader Publications’ top stories of the year for Niles, Buchanan, Edwardsburg
It is safe to say that when the clock struck midnight last New Year’s Eve, no one could have predicted what 2020 had in store. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, January 1, 2021 9:15 am
Berrien County
Leaderpub.com’s most clicked stories of 2020
Although not necessarily the most impactful stories of the year, some stories received more traffic on leaderpub.com than others. Like our print products, our website ...
by Staff Report, Friday, January 1, 2021 9:15 am
Cass County
Leader Publications’ top stories of the year for Cassopolis, Dowagiac
It is safe to say that when the clock struck midnight last New Year’s Eve, no one could have predicted what 2020 had in store. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, January 1, 2021 9:13 am
Berrien County
Buchanan woman gives birth to first southwest Michigan baby in 2021
NILES — Southwest Michigan’s first baby of 2021 was born at 3:03 a.m. Friday at the BirthPlace at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital. Tiffany and ...
by Staff Report, Friday, January 1, 2021 8:49 am
Mason Township
Cassopolis resident involved in single-car accident in Mason Township
A single-car accident near the intersection of Cassopolis Road and Granger Street in Mason Township has sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries.
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 31, 2020 11:40 pm
Berrien County
20 businesses that opened or closed in southwest Michigan in 2020
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — It is no surprise that 2020 has affected the business landscape in southwest Michigan. Many businesses have struggled to make ends meet ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 31, 2020 12:20 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Van Buren County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Van Buren County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Van Buren County reported ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:26 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, Berrien County ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 4:28 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: COVID-19 cases increase over Christmas holiday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases have risen since the Christmas holiday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Monday, Berrien ...
by Staff Report, Monday, December 28, 2020 4:00 pm
Cass County
One injured in LaGrange Township roll over crash
LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — An Edwardsburg woman was injured in a roll over crash early Monday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard ...
by Staff Report, Monday, December 28, 2020 9:13 am
Cass County
Two young adults injured in Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — “Intoxicating substances” are suspected to have been a factor in a crash that injured two young adults in Howard Township Sunday. The ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, December 27, 2020 6:56 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Wednesday, Berrien County ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:49 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass counties reported new COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 4:22 pm
Cass County
Police investigating Howard Township shooting
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — Police are currently investigating a shooting that left one woman injured, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported ...
by Staff Report, Monday, December 21, 2020 12:00 pm
News
South Bend teens arrested in Niles following vehicle pursuit
NILES — Two South Bend teens were arrested in the early hours of Monday morning following a vehicle pursuit ending in the city of Niles, ...
by Staff Report, Monday, December 21, 2020 9:20 am
Brandywine Education
Brandywine board seeks to fill vacant seat
NILES — The Brandywine Community Schools board of education is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position. The position was left vacant after Doris Schoenleber, who ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 17, 2020 4:10 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported two new COVID-19-related deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Wednesday, Berrien ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 4:56 pm
News
Niles man arrested for child sexually abusive activity
NILES — An investigation conducted by the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Niles man. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 1:15 pm
Business
Shelton’s feeding community with help from customers
NILES — Shelton’s Farm Market, 1832 S. 11th St., Niles, has sold enough food boxes to feed more than 250 families. Tuesday, Shelton’s employees dropped off ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:23 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Southwest Michigan counties reported new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, Berrien ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 4:06 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 437,985 cases, 10,752 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since Saturday, the state of Michigan has averaged 3,602 new COVID-19 cases per day, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
by Staff Report, Monday, December 14, 2020 4:34 pm
Running
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day results are in
A total of 192 runners and walkers participated in the 2020 Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run, which was hosted virtually this year due to COVID-19 ...
by Staff Report, Monday, December 14, 2020 12:22 pm
Berrien County
Buchanan Senior Center closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Senior Center is closed for at least two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday. According to an email sent ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 8:22 am
Breaking News
Gov. Whitmer extends pandemic order 12 days
MICHIGAN — During a 2:30 p.m. Monday address, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended its pandemic order ...
