Crime/Court
Man gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A local man was sentenced to jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for drug possession. ...
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‘Ice guru’ to be featured at annual Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Now in its 28th year, Dowagiac’s annual Ice Time Festival will once again offer a reason ...
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Pets rescued from Pokagon Township structure fire
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — 18 pets were rescued from a residential fire in Pokagon Township Monday afternoon, according to ...
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2025 Miss Dowagiac court ready to represent community
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac teens will be representing their community throughout the year as members of the 2025 ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac police investigate shooting incident
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac police said no one was injured after shots were fired on Riverside Drive on Saturday. ...
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Amelia Bakeman crowned Miss Dowagiac 2025
DOWAGIAC — A new reign of royalty began in Dowagiac Saturday night. Amelia was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2025 ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for drunk driving
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation Friday in the Cass County Mental Health Court program ...
Community News
SMC trustees tour new McKenzie housing
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees capped a Wednesday morning of strategic planning updates with an ...
Crime/Court
Two men arrested in connection with Pokagon Township tree theft
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — Two men accused of stealing a tree from a Pokagon Township property in an attempt ...
Education
Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Benjamin VanRoekel, DUS Band Director
Name: Benjamin VanRoekel School: Dowagiac Union High School and Middle School Grades/subjects taught: 6th through 12th grade band ...
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State of Indiana, Pokagon Band sign government accord
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The State of Indiana and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced Monday the ...
Business
Brookie’s Cafe opens in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A new dining option has opened its doors in downtown Dowagiac. Brookie’s Cafe, 105 Beeson St., ...
Community News
Meet the 2025 Miss Dowagiac contestants
DOWAGIAC — Pageantry returns to Dowagiac in January. The 2025 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for Niles Township gas station robbery
NILES — A Dowagiac man already in prison for an armed robbery related conviction received another prison sentence ...
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Dowagiac Connected to host inaugural Snow Ball
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Connected has announced its latest event – the Snow Ball, a magical family winter formal ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac authorities investigating vandalism at Hartman Auto Service
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of suspects involved ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation for possession of methamphetamines Friday in Cass County Circuit ...
Community News
Dowagiac recommended for Michigan DNR grant
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac leaders’ vision for a key city corridor came one step closer to fruition this week. ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s November Students of The Month during ...
News
Pokagon Band donates 1,000 Christmas food boxes to those in need
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced Tuesday a donation ...
Education
SMC’s Bishop Scholarship endowment doubles
DOWAGIAC — The Dr. Marshall E. Bishop Memorial Scholarship’s endowment for math and science scholarships at Southwestern Michigan ...
Business
‘A treasure for everyone’: Chamber welcomes The Treasure Hut to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A new business is bringing unique finds and bargain items to the Dowagiac community. Thursday, the ...
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Dowagiac seeks public feedback on park, open space plan
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council addressed a variety of issues during its Monday meeting at City Hall, ...
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Dowagiac Chamber welcomes Here 4-U
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce welcomed Here 4-U with a Ribbon Tying event last month. The ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for meth use, destruction of property
NILES — A Dowagiac man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on meth and malicious destruction ...
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