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Bank of America

Dowagiac Bank of America to close Sept. 21

The Dowagiac branch of Bank of America, 114 Commercial St., is slated to close its doors Sept. 21. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:51 pm

Fitch Camp

Fitch Camp sizzles with summer activity

Dowagiac students came to bask in the sun by the busload Monday for E. Root Fitch Camp’s opening day engaging in some favorite summer activities. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:46 pm

Haiti

Lending Haiti a helping hand

Nurses rank among one of the most important professions around the world. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 18, 2012 3:51 pm

Caruso's

Celebrating 96 years over coffee

Every morning for years, a group of men have met at Caruso’s in downtown Dowagiac to talk and celebrate life’s accomplishments. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 18, 2012 3:44 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Employees battle for retirement

CASSOPOLIS — In a sea of bright green T-shirts, several Cass County employees stood before the Cass County Board of Commissioners Thursday, asking once again ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 18, 2012 9:21 am

Beckwith Theatre

Beckwith to debut ‘Doubt’ June 22

A cast of just four actors will bring to life the play “Doubt: A Parable” on the Beckwith Theatre stage, beginning June 22. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:39 pm

Fire Science Academy

Academy sparks youth interest

Cadets donning familiar yellow firefighting uniforms surrounded two vehicles Thursday as they were engulfed in bright orange flames. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:13 pm

Cass County Animal Shelter

Teens organize raffle

When Jami Suseland and Jayna Locke began their summer break, they decided they wanted to help the Cass County Animal Shelter any way they could. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:52 pm

Cassopolis First Church of God

TNT youth ministry builds community

With a grassroots initiative and some “divine intervention,” Cassopolis natives Ryne Nickel, Austin Francis and Ryan Stover hope to give the community’s youth a chance ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:25 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Employees battle for retirement

In a sea of bright green T-shirts, several Cass County employees stood before the Cass County Board of Commissioners Thursday, asking once again for the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:00 pm

Minority Coalition

‘Juneteenth’ Friday in Calvin

The ninth annual Juneteenth celebration from noon to 3 p.m. Friday celebrates a continuing theme of collaboration through the county. The event, sponsored by the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:58 pm

Cass County Animal Shelter

Teens benefit animal shelter

When Jami Suseland and Jayna Locke began their summer break, they decided they wanted to help the Cass County Animal Shelter any way they could. ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:57 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis athletes to pay $100 next season

Athletes for Cassopolis Public Schools will be asked to pay $100 to play sports next season. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:14 pm

Second Baptist Church

Pastor receives key to city

During the pinnacle of the installation service Sunday, Mayor Don Lyons awarded Dowagiac’s Second Baptist Church Pastor Gene Staples the key to the city. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:02 pm

Dowagiac District Library

Young readers dream big

Young readers marveled at the red-and-white flashing lights of an ambulance Tuesday at the Dowagiac District Library, kicking off the “Dream Big, READ” program’s first ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 4:51 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis athletes to pay $100 fee

Athletes for Cassopolis Public Schools will be asked to pay $100 to play sports next season. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 11, 2012 10:48 pm

Capt. Samuel Felt Chapter DAR

Scouting out Flag Day

In honor of Flag Day Thursday, the Capt. Samuel Felt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution let younger generations shine the light on ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 11, 2012 10:46 pm

cass county board fo commissioners

Cass County employees continue battle for retirement package

In a sea of bright green T-shirts, several Cass County employees stood before the Cass County Board of Commissioners Thursday, asking once again for the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 7, 2012 11:41 pm

Dowagiac Union High School

Troops to receive Interact packages

Dowagiac Union High School’s Interact Club community project couldn’t have come together at a better time. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 7, 2012 3:38 pm

Ross Beatty Junior/Senior High School

Shooting to the top

Cassopolis resident Hayley Moore, 17, has a leg up on many other people nearly twice her age. She manages her own business. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 7, 2012 2:39 pm

Lewis Cass ISD

Local student named Heartsafe Hero

The moment that Cain Cradolph, 16, of Jones, heard his North Pointe Center classmate, Justin Meachum, 18, coughing, he sprung into action. Thanks to imperative ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 7, 2012 2:13 pm

Institute of International Cooperation and Development

Organization calls Dowagiac home

Tucked away behind a line of trees on Dailey Road, near Southwestern Michigan College, a small community of like-minded individuals lives and learns together with ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 5:38 pm

Chris Taylor

National hall welcomes Taylor

Most knew him as Chris Taylor, heavyweight wrestler and bronze medalist in the 1972 Olympics in Munich. But to those who knew him best, he ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 4:37 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis considering privatization

Cassopolis Public Schools is all options for budget cuts for the upcoming school year, including privatizing transportation for the district. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 4:30 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Schools considering privatization

Cassopolis Public Schools are considering all avenues when it comes to budget cuts for the upcoming school year, including privatizing transportation for the district. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 4:20 pm

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