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Cains: Scott Novak remembered for community impact
With the passing of our longtime columnist and sports editor, Scott Novak, there is an emptiness in locker rooms, media booths and along the sidelines in southwest Michigan this week. On Wednesday, Scott succumbed to the complications of suffering a heart attack in August and just like the many athletes he so often wrote about […] The post Cains: Scott Novak remembered for community impact appeared first on Leader Publications.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The election of 2024
It was a honor to represent the citizens of southwestern Michigan for 16 years as their State Representative. I ran on the Republican ticket, but once elected my goal was to listen to all citizens and work in the legislature to solve my constituent’s problems. That took caucus work and compromise and many times bipartisan […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The election of 2024 appeared first on Leader Publications.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Trump
In support of Trump When you vote for someone, you’re not entering a relationship with them. Their personality really doesn’t matter as they will never have a conversation with you. Rather, you vote for someone based on the policies they will implement to make your lives better. This isn’t about emotions. This is about logic. […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Trump appeared first on Leader Publications.
Cassopolis school board discusses facilities project
CASSOPOLIS — At the regular monthly meeting of the Cassopolis Public School Board on Monday, Business Manager James English presented a report on the Long Term Facilities Visioning project that has been in the works for most of this year. The goal of the project has been to bring to the board plans for district […] The post Cassopolis school board discusses facilities project appeared first on Leader Publications.
Arnie’s Drive In celebrates grand opening with ribbon-tying ceremony
DOWAGIAC — Jake Arnold loves to cook food and serve customers. As the owner of Happy Jake’s in Dowagiac and Wakey Jakes in Marcellus, Arnold and his wife Brooke enjoy sharing their passion for food with Cass County residents. That passion was on display Monday as the duo celebrated the grand opening of their latest […] The post Arnie’s Drive In celebrates grand opening with ribbon-tying ceremony appeared first on Leader Publications.
Edwardsburg celebrates new iron filtration plant
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council received a long-awaited announcement at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, informing them that the new iron filtration plant was online as of 10am that morning. The mood among all present was jovial and celebratory. The three-year journey to bring cleaner water to the residents of the village reached […] The post Edwardsburg celebrates new iron filtration plant appeared first on Leader Publications.
Annual walk-a-thon raises $4,600 for college scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Community members took to the track at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning to honor the life and legacy of Ronda Lucas-Sullivan. The Ronda Lucas-Sullivan Legacy Foundation hosted its second annual Walk-a-thon Fundraiser Saturday morning. Walkers provided flat donations or sponsors to donate per lap, which came out to $4,600 that will go […] The post Annual walk-a-thon raises $4,600 for college scholarships appeared first on Leader Publications.
Area men sentenced to prison
NILES — Two area men were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse. Richard Romeo Hill, Jr., 32, of Benton Harbor, pleaded guilty to third-degree fleeing and eluding and was sentenced to 14 months to five years in prison. He has credit for 144 days already served and […] The post Area men sentenced to prison appeared first on Leader Publications.
Hidden Acres hosts annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Market
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Market Saturday. Guests were able to participate in wagon rides, a petting zoo, “chicken poop bingo,” arts and crafts and a trunk or treat event for children and kitten adoptions. Vendors were also on hand […] The post Hidden Acres hosts annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Market appeared first on Leader Publications.
Downtown Niles to host annual Fall Festival Saturday
NILES — Downtown Niles will soon play host to an event filled with fall festivities. Niles Main Street DDA is gearing up to host its annual Niles Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including arts and crafts, tours, special business deals and more. On Saturday, […] The post Downtown Niles to host annual Fall Festival Saturday appeared first on Leader Publications.
Buchanan volleyball sweeps Buck Invite
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan volleyball team took care of business over the weekend at its Buck Invite. The Bucks swept the field, beating Beat Schoolcraft 25-16, 25-11; Niles 25-21, 23-25, 16-14 and Hopkins 25-16, 26-24. Kills Chloe Aalfs 28 Alyssa Carson 29 Addie Warmbein 5 Kenzie Boller 4 Digs Chloe Aalfs 20 Izzy Tibbles 12 […] The post Buchanan volleyball sweeps Buck Invite appeared first on Leader Publications.
Franklin returns to lead Buchanan to 35-18 win over Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Quarterback Jake Franklin made his presence known early and often in his return to action Friday against Dowagiac. The Buchanan senior returned from injury to complete 18 of 31 passes for 262 yards and two touchdown passes – including a 60-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Baker on the game’s first play – to […] The post Franklin returns to lead Buchanan to 35-18 win over Dowagiac appeared first on Leader Publications.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to vote for those who honor our veterans
Editor, Our nation’s veterans have served and protected us. It is our responsibility to elect a President who honors, respects, and supports our Veterans. Donald Trump has a history of disparaging the intelligence and actions of service members, both alive and dead. Trump lacks any understanding of patriotism, service, and sacrifice. One indication of this […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to vote for those who honor our veterans appeared first on Leader Publications.
Local veteran’s boxing program helps Parkinson’s patients fight disease
DOWAGIAC — Every Tuesday and Thursday, the exercise room at Front Street Crossing springs to life, with sounds of boxing gloves hitting pads echoing through the halls. The instructor holding the pads, Walter Swann, can be heard issuing commands “One-two, one-two,” letting his trainee know when to strike. Swann, a former professional boxer and U.S. […] The post Local veteran’s boxing program helps Parkinson’s patients fight disease appeared first on Leader Publications.
Berrien County Commissioners talk communications tower, juvenile center
ST. JOSEPH — Good news came on a number of fronts at Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting. The county board meets once more this month on Oct. 24 at the County Administration Center in St. Joseph. County Commissioner and Administration Committee Chairman Jim Curran reported that the new south county communications tower […] The post Berrien County Commissioners talk communications tower, juvenile center appeared first on Leader Publications.
Comcast donates $2,500 to Decorate Dowagiac Committee
DOWAGIAC — The Decorate Dowagiac Committee announced Thursday that a Star Sponsor has come forward with a large donation. “We are feeling like little kids on Christmas morning,” stated Melissa Gunn, Decorate Dowagiac Committee Chairwoman. “We’re thrilled to have the financial commitment of Comcast as our Star Sponsor. Comcast is donating $2500, providing the funds […] The post Comcast donates $2,500 to Decorate Dowagiac Committee appeared first on Leader Publications.
Edwardsburg boys cross country places second in Wolverine Conference Championship Meet
OTSEGO — The Edwardsburg and Niles boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Wolverine Conference Championship Meet Tuesday at Otsego. The Edwardsburg boys placed second overall with a score of 47 and Niles placed eighth with 188 points. Three Rivers won the championship with a score of 47. George Scupham led the Eddies […] The post Edwardsburg boys cross country places second in Wolverine Conference Championship Meet appeared first on Leader Publications.
Buchanan boys, girls cross country teams win Lakeland Conference championships
NILES TOWNSHIP — The Buchanan boys and girls cross country teams both won the Lakeland Conference Championship Meet hosted by Brandywine Tuesday. The girls defeated Berrien Springs 28-46 and Brandywine 28-51. Buchanan’s Madeline Young took first place with a time of 20:38, Brandywine’s Miley Young (21:30.1) and Allison Murray (21:42) placed second and fifth and […] The post Buchanan boys, girls cross country teams win Lakeland Conference championships appeared first on Leader Publications.
Brandywine school board appoints new member
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education has a new member as well as a new vice-president after action at a special meeting Monday night. The purpose of the meeting was to interview applicants to replace Board Vice-President Thomas Payne who resigned from the board in late September. Board members interviewed two applicants for […] The post Brandywine school board appoints new member appeared first on Leader Publications.
Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help county residents gain access to breast cancer services is closer to its goal after a donation from a local business. Honor Credit Union of Dowagiac, 56337 M-51 S., donated $2,500 to the Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to kick off a fundraising effort for the Tree of […] The post Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign appeared first on Leader Publications.
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