Education
Dowagiac Drama to present dystopian high school musical ‘Ranked’
DOWAGIAC — Pain is temporary, grades last forever. Such is the mindset in the world of the dystopian ...
News
Culture, faith and positivity: Dowagiac artist featured internationally for Black History Month
DOWAGIAC — A website with more than 400 million monthly viewers from around the world has placed one ...
Community News
Improv, ‘Jeeves at Sea’ to open year of comedy at Beckwith Theatre
DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on, the Beckwith Theatre Company Board of Directors noticed people becoming ...
Community News
Dowagiac artist channels cotton-picking roots in latest piece
In honor of Black History Month, Leader Publications is celebrating African American leaders in business, government, arts and ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Bowser, of Cass County Animal Control
Meet Bowser, an American Pitbull Terrier. Bowser is a gentle, loving boy who is looking for his forever ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Pot Roast, of Berrien County Animal Control
Meet Pot Roast, a 5- to 7-year-old lab-shepherd. According to volunteers, he loves to explore outside, does great ...
Education
Cassopolis resident named to UA presidents list
TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Cassopolis resident is being recognized for academic achievement at her out-of-state college. Bailey Reynolds, ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Silvadene, of Animal Aid
Meet Silvadene, a playful, 7-month-old adoptable cat. He is neutered. He is available through Animal Aid and is ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Schooley-Murphy
Bethany Schooley and Lee Murphy, of Edwardsburg, are the parents of a daughter, Olivia, born at 3:34 a.m. ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Huff
Brittany and Ryan Huff, of Watervliet, are the parents of a son, Kenley Clarence Huff, born at 6:35 ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Nevins-Zaragoza
Tracy Nevins and Roberto Zaragoza, of Dowagiac, are the parents of daughter, Winter Hazel Zaragoza, born at 8:31 ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Shelton-Ciciora
Thomas K. Ciciora and Mikayla Shelton are the parents of a son, Sebastian Ciciora, of Niles. Sebastian was ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Shepherd
Cody and Heather Shepherd are the parents of a son, Francis Shepherd, of Buchanan. Francis was born Jan. ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Ember, of Paws of Hope
Meet Ember, an orange female tabby, which is uncommon as most orange tabbies are boys. Ember loves to ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Purvis
Chelseah and Taylor Purvis, of Niles, are the parents of a daughter, Savannah Purvis. Savannah was born Jan. ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Medrano
Jessica and Jose Medrano, of Dowagiac, are the parents of a son, Leonel Medrano. Leonel was born Jan. ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Rodriques-Gross
Maria Rodriques (Gross) and Dakota Gross are the parents of a daughter, Nevada Gross, of Niles. Nevada was ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Roman, of Save a Stray
Meet Roman, a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is a very social little guy who gets along great with ...
Anniversaries
ANNIVERSARY: Nelson
Ron and Alice (Wismer) Nelson, of Niles, were married on Jan. 8, 1972, in Benton Harbor by the ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Sparky, of Seven Star Rescue
Meet Sparky, a kitten from Seven Star Rescue. Born in July, he loves to play, purrs loudly and ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Behnke
Chelsea and Dennis Behnke, of Dowagiac, are the parents of a daughter, Sophia Behnke. Sophia was born Jan. ...
Engagements
ENGAGEMENT: Smith-King
Samantha Lee Smith and Terrance John King, both of Chicago, recently announced their engagement. The bride’s family includes ...
Birthdays
BIRTHDAY: Brawley
Talon Brawley, of Niles, celebrated his 16th birthday Jan. 4, 2022. He was born Jan. 4, 2006.
Birthdays
BIRTHDAY: Dohm
Violet Dohm will celebrate her sixth birthday Jan. 8, 2022. She was born Jan. 8, 2016. She will ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Berry
Monica and Jerome Berry, of Niles, are the parents of a son, Jerome Berry II. Jerome was born ...
