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Dowagiac senior excited to represent community as Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025
EAU CLAIRE — It was a weekend to remember for Malayna Klug. When the dust settled, Klug was ...
Community News
Buchanan City Commissioners elect mayor, award bid for McCoy Creek culvert work
BUCHANAN — Last week’s election for two Buchanan City Commission seats didn’t change the commission’s composition any as ...
Education
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Janice Starling, Justus Gage Elementary
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Business
Niles approves annual Hunter Ice Festival
NILES — One of the Niles community’s most popular events is set to take shape in a few ...
Education
Honor Credit Union announces winners of annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union announced Tuesday its annual Teacher Award winners. For 15 years, HCU has ...
News
Alyse Koss becomes first NJCAA women’s wrestler in Michigan
DOWAGIAC — Alyse Koss, formerly of Portage Northern High School and current Southwestern Michigan College student, has signed ...
Business
Decorate Dowagiac close to fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — With support from community businesses and many individuals, the Decorate Dowagiac committee is nearing the completion ...
Community News
Brandywine hosts annual Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Monday to show its gratitude to local ...
Community News
Merrill Adams crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025
CASSOPOLIS — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Cassopolis community. When the dust settled, ...
News
Niles shuts down Edwardsburg 21-0, wins second straight district title
NILES — The Niles football team pulled away in the fourth quarter against rival Edwardsburg in the MHSAA ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation and jail for assaulting former girlfriend, killing dog
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his former girlfriend and killed her dog was sentenced to probation ...
Community News
Sam Adams Backpack Program announces its 2025 fundraising goal
CASSOPOLIS — To help the many local families in need during the school year, the Sam Adams Backpack ...
Business
Cassopolis entrepreneurs to creating memories, connections with new BBQ restaurant
CASSOPOLIS — Just across the street from Stone Lake near downtown Cassopolis, two entrepreneurs with a passion for ...
Business
Wings Etc. locations to offer free entrée on Veterans Day to honor military service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Monday, Nov. 11, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub will offer a free entrée, valued ...
Dowagiac
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Melissa Lillie, Kincheloe Elementary
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Berrien County
2024 school board election results
Listed below are the unofficial contested election results from Berrien and Cass county for schools within Leader Publications’ ...
Berrien County
Niles Township marijuana proposal passes
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Voters passed a proposal that will allow marijuana establishments to set up shop in ...
News
2024 Berrien County local election results
BERRIEN COUNTY — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County’s contested 2024 General election races, ...
News
2024 Cass County local election results
CASS COUNTY — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County’s contested 2024 General election races. ...
News
Brandywine volleyball falls to Bridgman in D3 district opener
CASSOPOLIS — The Bidgman volleyball team defeated Brandywine in Division 3 district play at Cassopolis High School Monday ...
Community News
Santa, live reindeer to visit Niles Nov. 23
NILES — The Niles District Library and Niles History Center are teaming up to offer families a day ...
Business
Dowagiac to welcome the holiday season with festive event lineup
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac is gearing up to bring the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of ...
News
Edwardsburg, Dowagiac spikers sweep district foes
THREE RIVERS — Both the Edwardsburg and Dowagiac volleyball teams made quick work of their Division 2 district ...
Community News
SMC Founders Day celebrates 60th anniversary
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College, “a good idea that got loose in the world,” celebrated its 60th anniversary ...
Community News
MDHHS warns Michigan residents about increase in whooping cough cases
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling attention to an increase in cases ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, January 9
Thursday’s college basketball slate includes 10 games featuring a ranked team in play. Among those games is the…
How to Watch ACC College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 8
There are four games featuring an ACC team on the Wednesday college basketball schedule, including the Florida State…
How to Watch NC State vs. Notre Dame on TV or Live Stream – January 8
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-7, 1-2 ACC) will attempt to end a three-game road losing streak at…
Buy Tickets for Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks on January 8
Cale Makar and Ryan Donato are two of the top players to keep an eye on when the…
Tyler Bertuzzi Player Prop Bets for the Blackhawks vs. Avalanche Game – January 8
Tyler Bertuzzi and the Chicago Blackhawks meet the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM…
