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Niles man gets prison time on drug charges
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison on drug related charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Walter Ward III, 63, of Niles, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine, resisting and obstructing police and disorderly person and was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 14 months to four years and 14 months to […] The post Niles man gets prison time on drug charges appeared first on Leader Publications.
New chef-driven restaurant to honor history of New Buffalo
NEW BUFFALO — The chef behind an acclaimed Benton Harbor restaurant recently partnered with a new-found restaurateur to embark on a new project in New Buffalo. James Galbraith, owner of Houndstooth, and Ben Holland plan to open PostBoy this summer. The chef-driven restaurant will be at 207 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo.
Cains: Opinion is not news
If there is one thing I have learned over the past two years in my role as publisher of Leader Publications, it is Southwest Michigan residents have no shortage of political opinion. Between the emails, phone calls, “Frankly” and walk-ins to our new location at 25 N. Second Street in Niles, I am bombarded with […] The post Cains: Opinion is not news appeared first on Leader Publications.
Lake Michigan College hosting Senior Expo May 10
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Mendal Center at Lake Michigan College will play host to the 26th Annual Senior Expo on Friday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and attendees can explore more than 50 local vendors, enjoy entertainment from a variety of local performers, take part in an interactive art piece, and consume refreshments to benefit AAA’s Unmet Needs Fund.
Motorcyclist dies after collision with mailbox in Southwest Michigan
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – A 47-year-old Paw Paw man died in a crash after losing control of his motorcycle and hit a mailbox, Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies said. Investigators said the man, who was not immediately identified, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Two Niles men hospitalized in Cass County car crash, deputies say
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two men were taken to the hospital Friday after a car crash in Howard Township. Ann Arbor crash:Suspected drunk driver hits guide wire, lands car vertically in Ann Arbor, police say. Allegedly, Anthony Lauricella, 74, of Niles, failed to yield to oncoming traffic while turning...
Freshman phenoms lifting unbeaten Marcellus up Kalamazoo baseball power rankings
KALAMAZOO, MI – As high school baseball enters the month of May, some spry Southwest Michigan talents are making quite a name for themselves. And they’re just freshman. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Dowagiac, Edwardsburg drama programs nominated for WAVE Awards
BENTON HARBOR — Local high school drama students will get a taste of the Tony Awards next month. The Dowagiac and Edwardsburg drama programs are among the nominees for the 2023-2024 WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre. Dowagiac is nominated for four awards including “Outstanding set design,” for its most recent production, […] The post Dowagiac, Edwardsburg drama programs nominated for WAVE Awards appeared first on Leader Publications.
School bonds on the ballot for Michigan's special election
Michigan voters will have a special election on the day of Indiana's primary next Tuesday, May 7th. All the ballot items include school bond proposals, including Edwardsburg, St. Joseph Public Schools and Coloma Community Schools. In Edwardsburg, Michigan, they are asking voters to approve a 1.6 mill bond for $24...
A new chapter for the Cass District Library Edwardsburg Branch
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. -- In 2022, district leaders began imagining a new space for the Cass District Library Edwardsburg Branch. Now, with a construction bid accepted last month, those visions are set to become a reality. The Cass District Library will break ground on a brand-new building on May 8th on...
Dowagiac Area History Museum Spring Lecture Series continues this week with Ring Lardner spotlight
DOWAGIAC — Mollie Watson of the Niles History Center continues the museum’s Spring Lecture Series on May 1 at 6 p.m. with her program on Niles native Ring Lardner, the famous author and humorist of the early to mid-1900s. For the basics on Ring Lardner’s life, visit his Wikipedia page, and then come hear Watson […] The post Dowagiac Area History Museum Spring Lecture Series continues this week with Ring Lardner spotlight appeared first on Leader Publications.
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