Cass County
Cass County Chief Judge talks COVID’s impact on treatment court
DOWAGIAC — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people from all over the world, including those suffering from substance abuse and mental illness. Cass County ...
Max Harden, Author at Leader Publications
Dowagiac
Ascension CAO provides vaccine update to Rotary
DOWAGIAC — The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines has ushered in a wave of hope throughout the world, but questions still remain. Natalie Ryder, chief administrative ...
by Max Harden, Friday, January 22, 2021 2:23 pm
Business
Canceled Ice Time Festival to impact local businesses
DOWAGIAC — For the first time in 25 years, the sound of ice carvers picking and cutting through ice will not be heard in downtown ...
by Max Harden, Friday, January 22, 2021 9:24 am
Cassopolis
Dowagiac charity campaign doubles fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — C. Wimberley Automotive’s 11th annual Feed the Hungry campaign has much to be thankful for. The campaign announced Wednesday it raised $43,729 in ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:06 am
Cass County
Cass County Fair announces 2021 book cover contest
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County fair is enlisting help from county youth for its latest project. The organization recently announced its 2021 Cass County Fair ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:18 pm
Cass County
Cass County Meals on Wheels workers save client from natural gas leak
DOWAGIAC — Last Wednesday, Michael Faunce thought something smelled funny. The Meals on Wheels worker was delivering a meal to a client in Dowagiac with ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:43 am
Cass County
Bonine House to honor COVID-19 victims with light ceremony
DOWAGIAC — The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County announced that the Victorian Bonine House, located at the corner of Penn Road and M-60 in ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:57 am
Berrien County
Niles restaurant receives community support for refusing to close indoor dining
NILES — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services may have extended the COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan through the end ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, January 16, 2021 6:23 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac resident marks centennial birthday
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident will soon be joining the centenarian club. Lois Fox, of Forest Glen Assisted Living, 29601 Amerihost Dr., will be turning ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, January 16, 2021 9:00 am
Dowagiac
Woman of color to lead DUS board
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated Sullivan was the first woman of color to serve as president of the board. This information was ...
by Max Harden, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:54 pm
Dowagiac
Brent Brewer appointed to DUS school board
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and he is a familiar face in the Dowagiac Union Schools community. Wednesday, after hours ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, January 14, 2021 10:35 am
Berrien County
Fitness organizations gear up for reopening of indoor activities
DOWAGIAC — Area fitness organizations received good news from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Wednesday afternoon press conference. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:56 am
Business
New Dowagiac store feels embraced by community
DOWAGIAC — Business has been good to Elizabeth Cuadros. Cuadros, owner of Diva’s Fashion & More, 56044 M-51 S., has been in business for roughly ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:32 am
Dowagiac
Wayne Township, Road Commission reach street improvement agreement
DOWAGIAC — A local municipality is calling on the Cass County Road Commission for help. The Dowagiac City Council authorized an agreement with the Cass ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:42 pm
Dowagiac
Cass County Council on Aging awarded grant from Pokagon Fund
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization will be able to provide free meals to senior community members thanks to another organization’s generosity. The Cass County Council ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:59 am
Berrien County
Area residents receive probation in Berrien County Court Monday
NILES – A number of area residents were given probation sentences in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. Mathew Weidler, of Niles, was sentenced to two ...
by Max Harden, Monday, January 11, 2021 4:02 pm
Dowagiac
Pokagon water specialist meets with Rotary
DOWAGIAC — Water was the topic at hand at the Dowagiac Rotary Club’s weekly meeting Thursday via Zoom. Grant Poole, a 1990 graduate of Dowagiac ...
by Max Harden, Monday, January 11, 2021 9:37 am
Dowagiac
Patrick Hamilton to host Strong Beginnings preschool program
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is offering a preschool program area families can be a part of. Dowagiac Union Schools’ Patrick Hamilton Elementary School, along ...
by Max Harden, Friday, January 8, 2021 8:47 am
Dowagiac
DUS prepares for return of in-person learning next week
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students and teachers will be returning to in-person learning next week, and the district is gearing up for their return. ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, January 7, 2021 1:00 pm
Business
State, federal COVID-19 aid on the way for local businesses
DOWAGIAC — Help is coming to small businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $465 million COVID-19 relief ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, January 7, 2021 9:10 am
Cassopolis
Local performance group hosting shoe drive to raise money for trip
DOWAGIAC — A local performance group is raising money for an upcoming trip, one pair of shoes at a time. Positively Dance, a performance group ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:25 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac event pavilion ready for use in spring
DOWAGIAC — Community members will soon be able to enjoy outdoor programs, events and more in downtown Dowagiac. According to the city of Dowagiac and ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:47 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac City Manager City reflects on 2020, looks forward to next year
DOWAGIAC — As 2020 comes to a close, Dowagiac city manager Kevin Anderson was proud of what the city was able to accomplish. The city ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 31, 2020 2:24 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac organization sets donation record in 2020
DOWAGIAC — The COVID-19 pandemic may have dominated 2020 headlines, but that did not stop the Dowagiac Elks Lodge from having a record-setting year. The ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 31, 2020 8:46 am
Cass County
Health department administers Cass County’s first COVID-19 vaccines
DOWAGIAC — After months of waiting, Cass County now has the tools to fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department ...
