Cass County

Lost hiker in Vandalia found

VANDALIA — Cass County deputies responded to a hiker that was lost in the trails at TK Lawless ...

Dowagiac

Community colleges react to SMC audit

Following the release of an investigative audit against Southwestern Michigan College, other Michigan community colleges are taking a ...

Berrien County

Local scuba divers search for unusual items in the river

Rusted bikes, old and smelly tires, an assortment of glass bottles discarded pipes, a broken shopping cart and ...

Cass County

Michigan Tractor Supply stores raise $32,600 for FFA

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tractor Supply Company and the National FFA Organization are supporting Michigan’s next generation of agricultural ...

Berrien County

Longtime city clerk retires

BUCHANAN — After serving her Buchanan community since 1999, Gladys Bybee, 60, of Niles Township, announced her retirement ...

Cassopolis

Student-run coffee shop misses out on grant, proceeds with plan

CASSOPOLIS — At the start of almost any business venture there are going to setbacks, missteps and obstacles. ...

Berrien County

Former Niles resident to be recognized as true self for award ceremony

KALAMAZOO — Before Julia Ftacek accepts the Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award Thursday evening, she will inevitably ...

Berrien County

St. Joseph man arrested after alleged assault, refusal to cooperate with police

ST. JOSEPH — A male suspect who allegedly assaulted a woman and refused to come out of his ...

News

SMC, IUSB tackle Earth Day together

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Honors Program and environmental science students teamed up April 20 for “Earth Day ...

Cass County

City Council considers blight ordinance

DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac is looking to a newly proposed ordinance to help solve the problem ...

Berrien County

Volunteer of the Week: Julee Laurent

Julee Laurent, of St. Joseph, Volunteer Engagement Manager at United Way, spent the months of February and March ...

Berrien County

Kalamazoo man makes daring rescue to save hawk trapped on Niles golf course

NILES — When a red-tailed hawk hunting for its supper last Saturday collided with a net at Hacker’s ...

Berrien County

A look at the state of oil and gas production in Cass, Berrien County

Three years ago, members of the Cass County community were perturbed by the activity they saw from oil ...

Berrien County

Michiana vendors to offer varied cuisine for second annual event

NILES — In addition to beloved downtown restaurants, residents who patronize Main Street this Sunday will have an ...

Berrien County

Girls on the Run to celebrate season end with annual 5Ks

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan 5K will celebrate the end of the season ...

Berrien County

LARA warns of fraudulent medical marijuana cease and desists letters

LANSING — The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation recently issued ...

Cass County

Students recognized at graduate reception

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College hosted an Outstanding Graduate Reception April 19 at the Dale A. Lyons Building ...

Berrien County

Niles man’s murder trial rescheduled for August

ST. JOSEPH — New evidence regarding a Niles Township murder has pushed back the jury trial for the ...

News

South Bend man who assaulted victims to serve time in prison

By DEBRA HAIGHT Special to Leader Publications NILES – A South Bend man who strangled and beat his ...

Berrien County

Niles police log — April 13-14

April 13 1:02 a.m. — 400 block S. 11th, malicious destruction of property 1:12 a.m. — 1600 block ...

Berrien County

Niles-Buchanan YMCA hosts Healthy Kids day

NILES — The Niles-Buchanan YMCA hosted Healthy Kids Day Saturday to help teach children about the importance of ...

Berrien County

Niles Service League hosts its annual running event

The Niles Service League (right) hosted its annual Color Fun Run event Saturday at the Brandywine High School ...

Dowagiac

Dowagiac student winds Nuway Nationals

Above right, Aaron Lucio, a 13-year-old Dowagiac Middle School student, recently won first place at the NuWay Nationals, ...

News

SMC nursing project on track

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s $9.6-million nursing project remains on track for Nov. 1 completion. Furniture and equipment ...

News

Child abuse, neglect prevention grant applications sought by Children’s Trust Fund

LANSING — The Children’s Trust Fund is seeking proposals from community-based organizations to provide services to prevent child ...

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