Horizons
Dowagiac yarn shop weaving people together
There is an unmistakable sense of warmth that envelops customers of Dowagiac’s Yarn on Front as soon as they walk through the glass door up ...
Ted Yoakum, Author at Leader Publications
Cassopolis
Nonprofit to host free children’s clothing exchange Saturday
VANDALIA — A Cassopolis area nonprofit is asking parents to get a head start on their spring cleaning this week in order to help local ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 28, 2019 4:31 pm
Cassopolis
Nearly 30 Cass FFA members advancing to state convention
CASSOPOLIS — One of Cassopolis’ most fabled student organizations recently finished penning another successful chapter in its history — and its members are poised for ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 28, 2019 4:30 pm
Edwardsburg
Applications open for Lions Club scholarships
EDWARDSBURG — A quarter century since his death, the spirit of one of Edwardsburg’s most active public servants continues to live on. The Edwardsburg Lions ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 28, 2019 4:25 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg community brainstorms future of village
EDWARDSBURG — Located just a few feet away from each other on a teal brick wall were two stacks of yellow Post-it notes, each one ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 28, 2019 4:23 pm
Cass County
Clerk, union clash after employees claim they were denied lunch hour
An issue that a union official said would have cost the county “zero dollars” to initially resolve is at the center of a dispute between ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 25, 2019 9:54 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac’s Police Officer of the Year focused on serving people
Whether he is cruising down the road in his black and orange squad car while covering his usual beat through town or suiting up in ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 22, 2019 10:15 am
berrien county
Animal control seeking fee increases to offset spaying, neutering costs
With Berrien County Animal Control officers providing more care than ever to providing the dogs, cats and other animals that enter their custody, the department’s ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 22, 2019 10:07 am
Cass County
Cass County leader reflects on life, career
Growing up in rural Cassopolis, Skip Dyes was not born into riches.
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:23 am
berrien county
Berrien County prosecutor shares concerns over recreational marijuana
As Berrien County and Michigan as a whole continue to venture through uncharted territory following state voter’s decision to legalize recreational marijuana in November, one ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 15, 2019 9:52 am
Cass County
Cass County leaders discuss hiring process for new administrator
As Cass County prepares to embark on yet another search for a new leader, some commissioners are asking how the board can finally close the ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 11, 2019 9:33 am
Niles
Niles residents voice opposition to MDOT’s proposed U.S. 12/M-51 overhaul
Seven months after first revealing their plans to the public, Michigan Department of Transportation officials’ vision for overhauling the U.S. 12 bypass over M-51 in ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 8, 2019 9:50 am
Horizons
Niles teenager making miraculous recovery from spinal injury
Niles’ Caiden Baxter is never one to shy away from a challenge. Since he was a toddler, Baxter has devoted himself to competitive sports. He ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, March 5, 2018 1:30 pm
Horizons
Dowagiac veteran sharing passion for boxing with community
While his days of jabbing, hooking and upper cutting his way to victory in the squared circle are long behind him, Dowagiac’s Walter Swann is ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:48 pm
Horizons
Local jail ministry transforming lives of those in need
Elkhart’s Angelo Sebeck does not claim to be perfect. Growing up in New Jersey, Sebeck got into his fair share of trouble. After his mother ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:35 pm
Horizons
Cass County prosecutor uses brain to fight drug epidemic
The largest of missions often begin with the smallest of lessons, as is the case for Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz. Growing up one of ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:30 pm
Horizons
Southwest Michigan’s Young Leader: Jordan Anderson
Dowagiac’s Jordan Anderson is a problem solver. Just like a scientist working to develop a new chemical or a doctor looking to diagnose an unknown ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:08 pm
Cass County
Area drug teams give update on recent efforts
While the nation’s focus has turned to the fight against prescription opioid addiction in recent months, on the streets, area drug teams are tackling familiar ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 15, 2018 8:00 am
Cass County
Area drug teams give update on recent efforts
While the nation’s focus has turned to the fight against prescription opioid addiction in recent months, on the streets, area drug teams are tackling familiar ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 12, 2018 8:29 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac essay winner visits Rotary
In spite of the constant turmoil surrounding FISA memos, special councils and other intrigues consuming the nation’s capital these days, one Dowagiac student still recognizes ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 9, 2018 8:48 am
Column
YOAKUM: Thanks for all the memories, Dowagiac
Like so many others who embark on a new career, in a new community, I had no idea what to expect after I accepted the ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 8, 2018 8:35 am
Dowagiac
Hundreds attend annual frozen festival in downtown Dowagiac
With sled dogs, bonfires and frozen statues aplenty all popping up downtown, Dowagiac was transformed into a veritable winter wonderland Saturday.
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 5, 2018 9:08 am
Dowagiac
Caruso’s hosts annual ice cream eating contest
Several sweet-loving children, teens and adults earned themselves a free bowl of ice cream from Caruso’s Candy & Soda Shop during Saturday’s Dowagiac Ice Festival ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 5, 2018 9:04 am
Cass County
EDC board chair delivers presentation to Cass County board
With spirits still running high following last Wednesday’s well-attended visioning session at the Cass County Council on Aging, the local economic development corporation is looking ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 5, 2018 8:26 am
Cass County
Four inmates receive high school diplomas
Thanks to the assistance of teachers with Cassopolis Public Schools, a group of inmates in the Cass County Jail have used an otherwise dark chapter ...
