Max Harden

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Niles students baptized by Pope Leo XIV during 2014 visit - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 7:18 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 NILES — Before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost’s journey to the papacy led him through the City of Niles. A metro Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV – the first American Pope – attended high school in Allegan County at a minor seminary run by the Augustinians. He has also celebrated Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Edwardsburg and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Niles in March 2014.
Niles preservation projects earn statewide recognition - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 4:45 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 NILES — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recognizing historic preservation projects across the state, including two in the City of Niles. Whitmer announced Thursday morning that both the Chapin Mansion Restoration and the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project were among seven Michigan preservation projects awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Revitalization grants bring millions to Buchanan, Cassopolis - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 1:23 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 NILES — More than $2 million in revitalization and placemaking grants are heading to southwest Michigan as part of a statewide $25 million investment announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Wednesday Buchanan will receive $1 million and Cassopolis $1.2 million to make significant improvements to their communities.
Brandywine baseball wins second-straight Lakeland Conference title - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 9:20 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 DOWAGIAC — The Brandywine baseball team improved to 12-7 Tuesday with a sweep of host Dowagiac to win another Lakeland Conference championship. The win gives the Bobcats (7-1 LAC) their second-consecutive LC title. Tuesday night, Brandywine defeated Dowagiac 9-3 in the opening game as Hudson Aalfs and Emerson Gogley combined on a five-hitter with nine strikeouts.
Cassopolis man charged in connection with Dowagiac shooting incident - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 3:13 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 DOWAGIAC — A man arrested in connection with a shooting in Dowagiac back in March has been identified, according to police. Jayunte Franklin, 22, of Cassopolis, is charged with discharging a weapon from a vehicle (10-year felony), carrying a concealed weapon (5-year felony) and felony firearm (2-year felony). On Saturday, March 15, Dowagiac police were dispatched to the area of E.
Jefferson Township EMS millage passes - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 11:43 am Wednesday, May 7, 2025 CASS COUNTY — Jefferson Township voters used their power at the polls to approve a millage request for ambulance services. According to ballot results from Casscountymi.org, there were 174 voters who supported the millage and 71 who voted no. The millage passed by 103 votes for a 71 percent approval rating. The ballot language asked voters to support an extra-voted ambulance millage of up to .75 mills in Jefferson Township.
Cassopolis bond proposal passess - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 11:22 am Wednesday, May 7, 2025 CASSOPOLIS — Voters in the Cassopolis Public Schools district voted to approve a $42 million bond issue proposal on Tuesday. Cass County residents voted on the millage. According to ballot results from Casscountymi.org, there were 538 voters who supported the millage and 354 who voted no. The millage passed by 184 votes for a 60 percent approval rating. The bond proposal includes multiple projects addressing facilities throughout the district.
Daily data: May 7 - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 10:26 am Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Girls tennisMay 5Buchanan 8, LMC/Bridgman 0Singles:No. 1 – Kaitlin Ferrell, Buchanan def. Zoey Heyn, LMC/Bridgman, 3-6 , 2-6 No. 2 – Hana Yamagata, Buchanan def. Lindsey Salmon, LMC/Bridgman, 6-0 , 6-0No. 3 – Alex Paturalski, Buchanan def. Emma Pinkowski , LMC/Bridgman, 6-1 , 6-2 No. 4 – Finley Kehoe, Buchanan def. N/A, 2-0 , 2-0 Doubles:No. 1 – Olivia Kutemeier, Buchanan – Laura Sweeney, Buchanan def.
Area coaches reflect on Novak’s lasting impact - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 11:10 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025 BUCHANAN — While Tuesday’s Scott Novak Memorial Cup golf tournament offered coaches the opportunity to watch their teams improve as regional tournaments approach, they also took time to appreciate Novak’s legacy in southwest Michigan. Like most of the coaches, Dowagiac coach Bob Turner remembers Novak covering his exploits as a high school athlete. “I thought about him all day when I was at school, “ he said.
GALLERY: Cassopolis takes home Scott Novak Memorial Cup - Leader Publications

1 week ago | leaderpub.com | Max Harden

Published 11:07 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025 BUCHANAN — The Cassopolis boys golf team came out on top to win the Scott Novak Memorial Cup Tuesday at Orchard Hills County Club. The tournament pitted the six “Leaderpub teams” – Brandywine, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg and Niles – against each other in a contest of skill participants look forward to every year. Enjoy photos from the day of action.