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Buchanan community development director Murphy resigns - Leader Publications BUCHANAN — News came late Monday that Community Development Director Richard Murphy had resigned his position. In an email sent out Monday evening, Murphy reported that he had resigned effective Sept. 12. He thanked residents and city staff for working with him to forge “a vision for Buchanan......

Buchanan commissioners approve downtown liquor license, short-term rental ordinance - Leader Publications BUCHANAN – Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting featured approval of a new short term rental ordinance as well as the start of action on two other ordinances. Commissioners also gave local approval of a liquor license for a new downtown event venue. In action Monday, commissioners recommend...

SMC hosts Michigan school counselors - Leader Publications DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College updated local educational partners at the annual Michigan Counselor Breakfast Sept. 18 in Mathews Conference Center East on the Dowagiac campus. Counselors received a preview of the 2025-26 academic year and met SMC’s admissions team. Eighteen counselors ...

Nursing school coming to Stark Elementary building in Buchanan - Leader Publications BUCHANAN — Dr. Ayanna Redding has a strong passion for helping others. That passion led her to first become a nurse and then an educator. Now, it is leading her to open a second location of her nursing and health sciences school. Redding announced this summer that she was buying the former Stark E...

Edwardsburg hosts annual Fall Festival - Leader Publications EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg community got into the fall spirit Saturday. The Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual fall festival at the Edwardsburg Fire Department on Saturday. The Fall Festival and Art Fair included booths from local businesses and organizations, activities for...

Local paramedics honored at Stars of Life ceremony - Leader Publications LANSING — The life-saving work of a local EMS provider was recognized Tuesday at the state Capitol by the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The recognition was part of the biennial Stars of Life ceremony, which celebrates the contributions of ambulance practitioners who go above and beyo...

One injured in Howard Township crash - Leader Publications HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A person was injured Friday in a single-vehicle crash in Howard Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 8:50 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a personal injury crash in the 800 block of Carberry Road in Howard Township. The investigation show...

Buchanan student crowned Miss Apple Festival 2025 - Leader Publications NILES — Sparkling gowns and glittering crowns graced the stage at Niles High School last Saturday as area teens helped usher in the fall season. Saturday evening, the Four Flags Apple Festival kicked off its pre-season activities with the annual Miss and Jr. Miss Apple Festival Pageant. The event ...