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Southwestern Michigan College

Tim Skubick stresses importance of caring

Students, professors and community members gathered to hear political journalist and blogger Tim Skubick talk about the November election Wednesday as part of the Southwestern ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:52 pm

The Marshall Shoppe

Dowagiac shop shows “Power of Pink”

The Marshall Shoppe, 138 S. Front St. in downtown Dowagiac, is aiming to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer this weekend, hosting ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:48 pm

Miss Cassopolis Pageant

Miss Cassopolis sign-ups Saturday

The Miss Cassopolis Pageant is back after a near two-year hiatus. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:47 pm

Patrick Hamilton Elementary School

Students practice program for healthier lifestyles

Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is becoming home to some healthier kids this week as students and staff take part in a new program that promotes ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:45 pm

Keeler United Methodist Church

Area youth event draws 90 teens, church leaders

Southwest Michigan youth found a welcoming and exciting atmosphere Saturday when 90 teens and church representatives gathered for the first West Michigan Area Youth (the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:05 pm

Dussel’s Farm Market

Dussel’s plans for giant pumpkins

Hundreds of southwest Michigan residents are anticipated to cart giant, homegrown pumpkins to Dussel’s Farm Market’s sixth annual Pumpkin Contest at noon Oct. 13, competing ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:02 pm

City of Dowagiac

Dowagiac launches new city website

The City of Dowagiac’s website received a major facelift in late September at www.cityofdowagiac.com. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, October 1, 2012 6:48 pm

Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant

Miss Dowagiac sign-ups start

Sign-ups for the 74th annual Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant kicked off Monday afternoon as girls filed in to pick up applications. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, October 1, 2012 6:46 pm

Encore Dance Company

Encore Dance welcomes new director

Encore Dance Company has welcomed new artistic director Eileen Springsteen, of Dowagiac. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, October 1, 2012 6:42 pm

Dogwood Visual Arts Committee

Donor satisfaction

Dowagiac’s newest sculpture, “Abundant Happines,” was formally dedicated and accepted by the City of Dowagiac in Farr Park Friday afternoon. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:07 pm

Sen. John Proos

Committee moves to close loophole in infant car seat requirements

LANSING — Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Proos to ensure the safety of young children by eliminating a loophole for violations of the state’s infant ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, September 30, 2012 5:42 pm

Beckwith Theatre

Beckwith Theatre ends season on comedic note

The last play of the season for Dowagiac’s Beckwith Theatre will take a comedic turn as the cast debuts “A Bad Year for Tomatoes.” Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:37 pm

Dowagiac museum

Museum takes shape

The future museum that will encase southwest Michigan’s history is continuing to form inside the former Behnke Paint and Floor Covering building in downtown Dowagiac. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:30 pm

Southwestern Michigan College

College Night draws Michiana students

Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus welcomed hundreds of high school juniors and seniors, with their parents, Wednesday evening for College Night. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:07 pm

Berrien County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff’s department receives $10K grant for interactive training

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department welcomed a $10,000 grant that will allow them to purchase an interactive training program that reduces risk to both officers ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:07 pm

Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital

Hospital drill highlights scary reality

Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital underwent a frightening — but realistic — emergency response drill Wednesday morning, testing their response procedures during an active shooter scenario. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:40 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis hosts raffle for graduation

Cassopolis Public Schools’ Project Graduation preparations have taken off as the first tickets for the reverse raffle and dinner fundraiser go on sale. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:37 pm

mike moroz

Mike Moroz helps promote literacy

Cass County’s Great Start Parent Coalition met Monday night to celebrate literacy, welcoming Democratic candidate for the 59th House District Mike Moroz. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:34 pm

Cass County Parks and Recreation

County Harvest Fest brings new attractions

As the autumn season takes hold of southwest Michigan, Cassopolis’ seventh annual Harvest Fest, held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 in Dr. T.K. ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:31 pm

Dr. Alan Montgomery

Free exams help local kids’ vision

In an effort to help local children get proper eye care, Dr. Alan Montgomery’s vision office offered free eye exams to 40 kids last week ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:28 pm

The Timbers of Cass County

Timbers gets new administrator

Karen Schalte has taken the position of administrator of The Timbers of Cass County, replacing previous interim administrator Steve Case. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:26 pm

Cass County Tractor Pullers

Tractor pullers take ride across Mackinac Bridge

More than 920 tractors and their drivers crossed the Straits of Mackinac Sept. 14 for the fifth annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing. Top speed ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:22 pm

City of Dowagiac

City of Dowagiac, gas company enter into easement agreement

The city of Dowagiac entered into an easement agreement with SEMCO Energy Gas Company that will place a small structure at the waste water treatment ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 24, 2012 9:55 pm

Dowagiac trick-or-treat

Dowagiac Trick or Treat set for Oct. 31

Dowagiac families can take advantage of some sweet treats this Halloween during the designated trick-or-treat time from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 24, 2012 9:53 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Ticket to good

Students at Sam Adams Elementary School have a whole new reason to look forward to Fridays, thanks to Ranger Pride Celebrations that reward student behavior. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 24, 2012 9:51 pm

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