Community News
Cass County employees recognized for outstanding service with MI-HOPE program
CASS COUNTY — Four Cass County employees were recognized at the Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday for going ...
Business
Honor Credit Union launches Pantry PowerUp initiative
BERRIEN SPRINGS — This fall, Honor Credit Union is taking action to stock shelves and combat food insecurity ...
Local Government
Cass County Democratic Party hosts candidate meet-and-greet
CASSOPOLIS — Local residents had the opportunity last weekend to ask questions to candidates running for positions in ...
Local Government
Women for Trump hosts Cassopolis rally
CASSOPOLIS — The Women For Trump of Southwest Michigan hosted a rally Saturday, Sept. 28 at the historic ...
News
Dowagiac ready for homecoming game against Brandywine
DOWAGIAC — The Brandywine football team travels to Dowagiac tonight to face off against the Dowagiac Chieftains in ...
Community News
Dowagiac Police, Fire host Coffee with a Cop event
DOWAGIAC — Wednesday was National Coffee with a Cop Day and Dowagiac police officers and firefighters stopped by ...
Community News
Under The Harvest Moon Festival returns Oct. 12
DOWAGIAC — Michigan’s colorful autumn will take center stage in Dowagiac at the 13th annual Under the Harvest ...
Community News
Annual Cass County Crop Walk returns Sunday
CASSOPOLIS — An annual fundraiser is returning to Cassopolis this Sunday. The annual Cass County Crop Walk will ...
Community News
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Denise Stockwell, Dowagiac Union High School
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Community News
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi celebrates 30th anniversary of sovereignty
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi proudly celebrated the 30th anniversary of the reaffirmation of its sovereignty. ...
Education
SMC’s Futures Fair explores careers, technology
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s career-exploration Futures Fair Sept. 25 was designed to help SMC students discover academic ...
Crime/Court
Area man gets prison time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A homeless man with nearly as many convictions as years of life is going back to ...
Business
Decorate Dowagiac Committee aims to amp up city décor
Dowagiac — A new committee, Decorate Dowagiac, announced Thursday its mission of building upon and enhancing the City ...
Local Government
Cass County commissioners approve budget
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners approved a new budget Tuesday at a special county board meeting but it ...
Education
Hundreds attend SMC’s first daytime College Fair
DOWAGIAC — Contrary to the multitude of undecideds among more than 350 high school students attending Southwestern Michigan ...
Education
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Laura McIntyre, Patrick Hamilton Elementary
Educators and staff are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school ...
Education
SMC launches new tuition-free scholarship program
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College believes its new free tuition scholarship program, the Green Light Guarantee, reinforces its ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: SMC women’s hoops promotes reading, sportsmanship at Niles schools
NILES — The Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball continued its efforts to give back to the community last ...
Education
State testing shows Dowagiac schools closing COVID gap
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac elementary and middle school students posted improvements on standardized test results, with most scores surpassing ...
Community News
Dowagiac Area History Museum to host annual fundraiser Sept. 18
DOWAGIAC — A local history museum is gearing up for the return of one of its biggest fundraisers. ...
Community News
County Historical Association raising funds to create Leader Publications Archives
NILES — A local organization is raising funds to preserve and interpret the history, heritage and culture of ...
Community News
Dowagiac VFW hosts inaugural car show
DOWAGIAC — Motorheads from Dowagiac and beyond descended upon the city Wednesday for a good cause. The Dowagiac ...
Community News
SMC hosts fall Campus Bash
DOWAGIAC — New and current students at Southwestern Michigan College had the opportunity to learn more about opportunities ...
Community News
SMC women’s basketball, City of Dowagiac team up for fire hydrant painting project
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball team traded basketballs for paint brushes Friday morning. The team ...
Community News
Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile virus detected in Cass County
CASS COUNTY — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is calling on residents to take precautionary measures after ...
SportsPlus
Celtics vs. Pacers Injury Report Today – December 27
Here’s a look at the injury report for the Boston Celtics (22-8), which currently has two players listed,…
Colts vs. Giants: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – Week 17
Bookmakers project the New York Giants (2-13) to see their 10-game losing streak continue, as they are 7.5-point…
NC State vs. Notre Dame Basketball Tickets – Wednesday, January 8
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-5, 1-0 ACC) play a fellow ACC team, the NC State Wolfpack (8-4,…
Pacers vs. Bulls Tickets Available – Wednesday, Jan. 8
The Indiana Pacers (15-15) are home in Central Division play against the Chicago Bulls (13-17) on Wednesday, January…
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 26
The NBA’s nine-game slate today is not one to miss. The matchups include the Oklahoma City Thunder versus…
