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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 ...

Community News

Dowagiac City Council approves joint ambulance service agreement update

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council moved to approve an updated Joint Ambulance Services Agreement with Pokagon Township, ...

Business

Jazz band, carolers to perform at Dowagiac’s Extended Hours Shopping Event

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union High School Jazz Band is among the musicians headlining downtown’s Extended Hours Holiday ...

Business

Businesses to team up for wreath workshop at Dowagiac holiday shopping event

DOWAGIAC — Venue 132 and Flowerfield Farmstead are teaming up to offer a workshop to make holiday centerpieces ...

Business

Dowagiac to host Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event

DOWAGIAC — Jolly ‘Ole St. Nick, strolling musicians and a holiday workshop will be featured in downtown Dowagiac ...

Community News

Public hearing set for Commercial St. Brownfield Plan

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council took steps Monday to improve commercial and residential development in downtown Dowagiac. ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac teen charged with multiple felonies in shooting

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac teen has been charged in connection to a Nov. 22 shooting that left one ...

Community News

Former Dowagiac Deputy Chief passes away

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac community is in mourning following the passing of a prominent community member. Retired Dowagiac ...

Education

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Tharan Suvarna, Patrick Hamilton Elementary

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

Business

Dowagiac hosts annual Christmas Open House

DOWAGIAC — The Grand Old City brought the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events ...

Business

Creating tomorrow: Dowagiac breaks ground on Lincoln School housing project

DOWAGIAC — A vision for the future took root Wednesday in Dowagiac. Community members, business owners and local ...

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Dowagiac senior excited to represent community as Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025

EAU CLAIRE — It was a weekend to remember for Malayna Klug. When the dust settled, Klug was ...

Education

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Janice Starling, Justus Gage Elementary

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

Business

Decorate Dowagiac close to fundraising goal

DOWAGIAC — With support from community businesses and many individuals, the Decorate Dowagiac committee is nearing the completion ...

Community News

Merrill Adams crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025

CASSOPOLIS — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Cassopolis community. When the dust settled, ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation and jail for assaulting former girlfriend, killing dog

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his former girlfriend and killed her dog was sentenced to probation ...

Dowagiac

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Melissa Lillie, Kincheloe Elementary

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

Berrien County

2024 school board election results

Listed below are the unofficial contested election results from Berrien and Cass county for schools within Leader Publications’ ...

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