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Willowbrook Farms hosts Fall Festival, Market
CASSOPOLIS — Vendors and visitors from across Michiana descended on a local farm Sunday afternoon for a festive fall experience. Willowbrook Farms, 19555 Bulhand Dr., Cassopolis, hosted its Fall Festival and Market. From mobile clothing boutiques to homemade jams and artisan breads, the market had something to offer for everyone. Guests were able to enjoy […] The post Willowbrook Farms hosts Fall Festival, Market appeared first on Leader Publications.
Buchanan man gets prison time for drunk driving
NILES — A Buchanan man with a history of drinking and driving is going back to prison. Richard Lee Chapman, 58, of Buchanan, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving and was sentenced to 20 months to five years in prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. He has credit for 83 days already […] The post Buchanan man gets prison time for drunk driving appeared first on Leader Publications.
Niles woman gets prison time for home invasion
NILES — A Niles woman was also sentenced to prison for home invasion Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Roxie Kay Hall, 32, of Niles, pleaded guilty to third degree home invasion and was sentenced to 14 months to five years in prison. She must pay $218 in fines, costs and restitution. She has no […] The post Niles woman gets prison time for home invasion appeared first on Leader Publications.
US-12 and M-51 changes as rebuilding progresses in Niles
NILES — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has changed traffic patterns on US-12 and M-51 in Niles, as the rebuilding project moves into the next phase. US-12 traffic have moved to the newly finished westbound lanes. M-51 is open to normal traffic lanes south of Bell Road and north of Fort Street. There will […] The post US-12 and M-51 changes as rebuilding progresses in Niles appeared first on Leader Publications.
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. The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s annual Keep History Alive Fundraiser will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Marion Magnolia Farms, 57376 Twin Lakes Rd., Cassopolis. The event is open to the public […] The post Dowagiac Area History Museum to host annual fundraiser Sept. 18 appeared first on Leader Publications.
Revived Niles-Buchanan NAACP chapter elects new officers
NILES — A historical organization aiming to help address the needs of the community has returned to the Niles area with new leadership. The revived Niles-Buchanan branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held an election of officers Saturday, Aug. 24. Founded in 1909, the organization is an interracial endeavor striving […] The post Revived Niles-Buchanan NAACP chapter elects new officers appeared first on Leader Publications.
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 Berrien County and the surrounding areas. The Berrien County Historical Association, 313 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs, is raising $5,000 to create the Leader Publications Newspaper Archives. The BCHA recently agreed to acquire approximately 500 volumes of […] The post County Historical Association raising funds to create Leader Publications Archives appeared first on Leader Publications.
Police investigate fatal Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash in Porter Township Friday night, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday, deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal traffic crash on Teasdale Lake Street west […] The post Police investigate fatal Porter Township crash appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac football runs away with 48-16 win over Parchment
DOWAGIAC — It was a birthday to remember for Duane Davis. The Dowagiac Union football coach saw his team shut down visiting Parchment in the second half and roll to a 48-16 win. “I love those kids,” Davis said. “They did a great job. They went downhill and they punished them. That was awesome.” The […] The post Dowagiac football runs away with 48-16 win over Parchment appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac man sentenced to prison for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is going back to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for possessing meth as a habitual offender. Michael Duane Zech, 33, of Courtland Street in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine as a habitual offender and was sentenced to 19 months to 15 years […] The post Dowagiac man sentenced to prison for drug possession appeared first on Leader Publications.
County Commission receives update on 500 Circle project
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update Thursday on the county’s 500 Circle project in Buchanan. The county bought the former American Electric Power office building in 2022 with the goal of moving 9-1-1 and other county departments there. The county plans to move the 9-1-1 Dispatch/Emergency Operations Center offices to the 500 […] The post County Commission receives update on 500 Circle project appeared first on Leader Publications.
Buchanan schools celebrate Hall of Fame inductees
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees Donald Pears, Michael Greene and Ronald Stone during halftime of the football team’s Sept. 6 game against White Pigeon. Each year, a committee of school leaders and staff members reviews nominations in three categories: Contributions to Society, Performance in School-Related Activities, and Contributions […] The post Buchanan schools celebrate Hall of Fame inductees appeared first on Leader Publications.
SMC hosts fall Campus Bash
DOWAGIAC — New and current students at Southwestern Michigan College had the opportunity to learn more about opportunities on campus and in the community, while having a bit of fun on the side. SMC hosted its fall Campus Bash Wednesday outside the Dowagiac campus’ Student Activity Center. A number of area businesses, organizations and college […] The post SMC hosts fall Campus Bash appeared first on Leader Publications.
Cassopolis village manager receives Community Builder Award
ANN ARBOR — Cassopolis Village Manager Emilie LaGrow received the Michigan Municipal League’s Community Builder Award Tuesday at the league’s Board of Trustees Dinner as part of the 2024 Convention on Mackinac Island. The Community Builder Award honors individuals whose leadership creates positive community change. Recipients of this award encourage civic engagement, support up-and-coming leaders, […] The post Cassopolis village manager receives Community Builder Award appeared first on Leader Publications.
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 volunteered to paint fire hydrants throughout the Lincoln School neighborhood in collaboration with the City of Dowagiac. “We wanted to come out and serve our community because the community always supports us in everything we do,” said […] The post SMC women’s basketball, City of Dowagiac team up for fire hydrant painting project appeared first on Leader Publications.
Eagle Lake Elementary evacuated due to small fire
EDWARDSBURG — Eagle Lake Elementary School was evacuated following a small fire Tuesday morning, according to Edwardsburg Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs. “The Superintendent’s Office and the Fire Department were notified immediately,” Dr. Szucs stated in a letter to parents. “As we have practiced, the students and staff evacuated the building in an orderly […] The post Eagle Lake Elementary evacuated due to small fire appeared first on Leader Publications.
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 the recent identification of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus in mosquitos and animals in Van Buren and Cass County. EEE and WNV are diseases spread by mosquitoes and have the potential to cause serious illness, […] The post Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile virus detected in Cass County appeared first on Leader Publications.
Buchanan appoints George to City Commission
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan City Commission is back to full strength after Monday’s appointment of Raquell George to fill the vacancy left by the resignation last month of Mayor Sean Denison. She will serve the remaining two years of Denison’s unexpired term through November, 2026. Denison resigned after a year of turmoil which included […] The post Buchanan appoints George to City Commission appeared first on Leader Publications.
Cassopolis Public Schools awarded federal grant to address aging bus fleet
CASSOPOLIS — Facing the need to replace aging school buses the Cassopolis Public Schools sought and was awarded a federal grant to replace three 19 year old diesel buses with three new clean electric school buses. The grant funded approximately 95 percent of the cost to purchase the new buses as well as the infrastructure […] The post Cassopolis Public Schools awarded federal grant to address aging bus fleet appeared first on Leader Publications.
Area residents sentenced in Berrien County Court
NILES — Several area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse. Brian Lee Lawson, 39, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of analogues and was sentenced to 150 days in jail with credit for 54 days served and $198 in fines and costs. The incident occurred June 8 […] The post Area residents sentenced in Berrien County Court appeared first on Leader Publications.
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