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Dec 30, 2024 · Local news and sports reporting covering Niles, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Berrien County in Southwest Michigan. Arts & Entertainment coverage of Michiana.
Obituaries | Leader Publications
Obituaries Douglas Boyd. July 22, 1945 – December 23, 2024 Douglas Alan Boyd, age 79 years of Niles, Michigan; husband, uncle, ... December 31, 2024
Cains: Scott Novak remembered for community impact
Oct 24, 2024 · 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 […]
Patricia Purdy - Leader Publications | Leader Publications
Oct 10, 2024 · August 8, 1950 – September 4, 2024 Patricia “Patty” Purdy, a beacon of gentle kindness whose smile illuminated the lives of those around her, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in her hometown of Niles, MI, at the age of 74. Born on August 8, 1950, to the late John and Marie Purdy, Patty […]
George W. Bolton - Leader Publications | Leader Publications
Nov 4, 2024 · August 16, 1953 – October 23, 2024 George W. Bolton passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in South Bend, Indiana on August 16, 1953, the son of George D. Bolton and Nita (Hale) Bolton, he was a graduate of Niles Brandywine High School, Class of 1971. George […]
2025 Miss Cassopolis Pageant set for Nov. 9 - Leader Publications
Oct 29, 2024 · CASSOPOLIS — Next week, Cassopolis youth will take the stage to participate in the Miss Cassopolis court. The 2025 Miss Cassopolis pageant will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ross Beatty High School auditorium, 22721 Diamond Cove St. Tickets are available from contestants for $20 at the door.
Ranger pride: Cassopolis celebrates seniors after canceling football ...
Oct 12, 2024 · According to head football coach Jeremiah Lee, the Rangers began the season with 11 juniors and seniors and 26 freshman and sophomores. Following their Oct. 4 game against Decatur, seven of the Rangers’ juniors and seniors – all of whom starters – were out with injuries and with 10 players out in total.
Obituaries - Leader Publications
Nov 22, 2024 · Obituaries Timothy Smith. December 4, 1953 – November 12, 2024 Timothy Harold Smith, aged 70, passed away on November 12, 2024. ... November 22, 2024
Niles Township marijuana proposal passes - Leader Publications
Nov 6, 2024 · NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Voters passed a proposal that will allow marijuana establishments to set up shop in Niles Charter Township limits. The “Niles Charter Township Marijuana Establishments Ordinance” will repeal in part current law barring marijuana establishments from doing business in the township. The bond proposal passed, with 3,002 “yes” votes and 2,757 “no” […]
LaSata to serve as MJA President - Leader Publications
Oct 16, 2024 · ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Circuit Court Judge Charles LaSata was recently selected by his peers to serve as the statewide President of the Michigan Judges Association. Joining Judge LaSata for the swearing in ceremony on Mackinac Island were all of his Circuit Court colleagues from Berrien County, Judges Pasula, Howard and Smith. Judge LaSata […]