Leader Publications (Michigan)

Leaderpub.com produces both print and digital newspapers and magazines that focus on the Michiana region. Our regular publications include the Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Edwardsburg Argus, Off the Water, Cassopolis Vigilant, and the Leader Shopper.

Local

English

Media Company

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#759773

United States

#183288

News and Media

#6036

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Brandywine school board approves personal finance course - Leader Publications

2 days ago | leaderpub.com | Debra Haight

Published 12:16 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025 NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members approved a new course and new graduation requirement for high school seniors at their meeting Monday night. Board members had discussed the new personal finance course and the accompanying graduation requirement at their meeting in late April.
Buchanan to re-establish DDA - Leader Publications

3 days ago | leaderpub.com | Debra Haight

Published 1:25 pm Tuesday, May 13, 2025 BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners have taken the final step to bring back the Downtown Development Authority to help promote economic development in the downtown area. The DDA was disbanded in 2020 amid controversy between members and city officials.
Niles man gets 15-45 years for child abuse - Leader Publications

4 days ago | leaderpub.com | Debra Haight

Published 2:07 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 NILES — A Niles man who threw his three-month-old daughter on the ground was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Daniel Jay Pickens, 26, of Niles, pleaded guilty to the child abuse charge and was sentenced to 15 years to 45 years in prison. He has credit for 56 days already served and must pay $258 in fines and costs. The incident occurred Dec. 8, 2024 in Niles.
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.