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Niles group celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
Before the sun rose Monday morning, people across Niles came together at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church to remember ...
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Photo story: Cassopolis students participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day essay contest
Monday, four students participated in an essay contest honoring the memory and work of Martin Luther King Jr. ...
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Photo story: ‘Frozen’ characters visit ice festival
As thousands of guests trekked through a frozen world of majestic sculptures, young Disney fans’ dreams came true ...
Education
Sodexo presents checks to Dowagiac Union High School
Recently, Dowagiac Union High School was presented with a reward for healthy choices its students had made.
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Break-in results in probation
A Niles man who broke into a vacant Niles area home with his girlfriend was sentenced to probation ...
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No contest plea entered in fatal crash
A Niles woman faces up to 15 years in prison when she is sentenced in March for driving ...
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Cass County commissioners look to make changes
During Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, the Cass County board of commissioners discussed potential changes for board ...
Education
Meet the Teacher: Julie Isabel, Niles High School
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
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State representative for 78th district named to House Education Committee
State Rep. Brad Paquette has been named vice chair of the House Education Committee. He has also been ...
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City seeks volunteers to join boards, commissions
The city of Niles is seeking volunteers to join city council-appointed boards and commissions. Appointments are generally city ...
Education
Meet the Teacher: Bob Turner, Dowagiac Middle School
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
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CFCN donates to local food pantry
The holidays are a time of family, food and generosity. But what happens after the holidays are over?
Breaking News
Hartford man shot at Ameriwood facility
DOWAGIAC — Police are investigating a shooting that happened last night at Ameriwood in Dowagiac. According to Director ...
Niles
Niles woman alleged to have struck, killed biker pleads no contest
By DEBRA HAIGHT Leader Publications contributor NILES – A Niles young woman faces up to 15 years in ...
Niles
Math and Science Center student crowned Miss Niles 2019
NILES — Since Aliea Bakerson first saw a friend compete in a scholarship pageant, she dreamed of ...
Niles
People across Michiana visit Hunter Ice Festival despite snow
NILES — Snowfall seemed only to add to the ambiance for those who flocked to the Hunter ...
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Former Buchanan superintendent to serve as interim principal at Patrick Hamilton
DOWAGIAC — Following the unexpected passing of former Principal Heather Nash, a local educator has agreed to serve ...
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Hunter Ice Festival pays homage to early entrepreneurs
Today more than 100 ice sculptures will transform downtown Niles into a winter wonderland. While the festival, which ...
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Students help to prepare ice cream for festival
While it may not seem like an ideal time for a scoop of ice cream, gallons of signature ...
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Dowagiac Rotary Club names new president-elect
A local organization will be adding a fresh face to its leadership.
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Dowagiac Conservation Club to host 22nd annual Hunter’s Rendezvous
An event designed to raise funds to provide outdoor activities for local children will be taking place later ...
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Corporate underwriters of Dowagiac Ice Time announced
Lyons Industries, a Platinum Level and seasoned, 21-year corporate sponsor of the upcoming Ice Time, views the winter ...
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Niles police log — Jan. 13-14
Jan. 13 1:44 a.m. — 500 block N. Front, threat 1:49 a.m. — 300 block Brookfield, suspicious situation ...
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Free prescription opioid, heroin training available Jan. 24
The Southwest Michigan Families Against Narcotics chapter, Community Healing Center and the Voice Change Hope Alliance is sponsoring ...
Education
SMC Fall 2018 President’s, Dean’s lists revealed
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 48 students to President’s List for the 2018 fall semester. Students honored ...
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November 1 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
In one of the many exciting matchups on the NHL slate today, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the…
Pelicans vs. Pacers Injury Report Today – November 1
The Indiana Pacers’ (2-3) injury report has two players listed as they prepare for their Friday, November 1…
Buy Tickets for Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks on October 31
The Chicago Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teravainen and the San Jose Sharks’ Jake Walman will be two of the best…
Taylor Hall Player Prop Bets for the Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game – October 31
Taylor Hall will be on the ice when the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks face off at…
Tyler Bertuzzi Player Prop Bets for the Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game – October 31
Tyler Bertuzzi will be on the ice when the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks face off on…
