Dowagiac's Farr Park
Sculptor inspired by city
For more than 20 years, Milwaukee-based sculptor Richard Taylor has created pieces often inspired by music. On Friday, Taylor will visit Dowagiac to install a ...
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Dowagiac
Dowagiac gets Russom Park green light
A project several years in the making, Dowagiac’s planned improvements to Russom Park can finally begin after receiving the necessary funding from the state.
by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 10, 2012 9:40 pm
Michigan State Police
Driver identified as 15-year-old Niles girl
A fatal crash Sunday morning on Yankee Street resulted in the death of a 15-year-old Niles girl named Jazmyne Rodriquez.
by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 10, 2012 2:05 pm
9/11 Ride to Remember
Annual ride rumbles through Dowagiac
More than 350 motorcycles rumbled down Division Street in Dowagiac Sunday for the 12th annual 9/11 Ride to Remember, organized by the Berrien County Riders.
by Aly Gibson, Sunday, September 9, 2012 7:41 pm
Hope's Door
Garden party raises funds for recovery
With just under 50 attendees last year, the Hope’s Door Garden Party fundraiser more than tripled ITS numbers for Sunday’s second annual event in Cassopolis, ...
by Aly Gibson, Sunday, September 9, 2012 6:50 pm
Southwestern Michigan College
SMC beefs up lecture series
Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus will welcome a few more topical speakers this semester for their Fall Academic Lecture Series, which began last year.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:03 pm
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Potawatomi look at land in South Bend
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians expressed hopes to acquire land in South Bend, Ind., through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The land acquisition could ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, September 6, 2012 3:52 pm
Dowagiac Rotary
Dowagiac welcomes Taiwan student
Thanks to the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, which connects exchange students from around the globe with host families in other countries, Dowagiac is now home ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 6:08 pm
Cass District Library
Local history library gets a facelift
The Cass District Library’s Local History Branch is undergoing major restoration as the last days of summer shift into the fall season.
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 5:55 pm
Dogwood Fine Arts Committee
City to welcome new sculpture
Dowagiac will soon be home to “Abundant Happiness,” a new sculpture to add to the community’s burgeoning collection of outdoor art.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:52 pm
Recycling
New scrap facility opens
An e-scrap and light metal recycling facility has opened in Dowagiac and aims to add a few more jobs to the town.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:49 pm
cass county board of commissioners
Wagel still in race after recount
A recount Tuesday morning that lasted into early afternoon underscoring the winner of the Aug. 7 primary election for District 1 commissioner was Bob Wagel. ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:46 pm
Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow
Pow wow unites cultures
Thousands of people came out to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Rodgers Lake campus to celebrate the Labor Day weekend, as well as take part ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 3, 2012 1:32 pm
Brandywine Class of 2008
Brandywine graduate deployed
Pfc. Christopher Ott, of Niles, has always felt the need to serve his country. On Aug. 27, he left for his first deployment.
by Aly Gibson, Monday, September 3, 2012 1:16 pm
Dowagiac
Pokagon Pow Wow a traditional jam
The 27th annual Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow will unite traditional dance and cultural drumming and singing over Labor Day weekend.
by Aly Gibson, Saturday, September 1, 2012 10:45 am
Dowagiac Union Schools
Dowagiac school administrators host first meet-and-greet
Dowagiac Union football spectators had the chance to meet district administrators Thursday evening during its first meet-and-greet opportunity.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 30, 2012 8:49 pm
Dowagiac Union Schools
New faces fill vacancies in district as school begins
Another academic year is upon students, parents, teachers and staff in the Dowagiac Union School District with the first day slated for Tuesday.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 30, 2012 4:13 pm
Dowagiac Rotary
Rotary Invitational runs Saturday
The Dowagiac Rotary Club will host its annual Invitational at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Dowagiac Middle School.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 30, 2012 4:08 pm
Cassopolis Department of Public Works
Bass Park dedication slated for Friday
A park will be dedicated to the late Ronald Bass Friday afternoon in Cassopolis, honoring the public works director and offering a beacon for remembrance.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 30, 2012 10:28 am
Federated Covenant Church
Church increases youth ministry
Dowagiac’s Federated Covenant Church is undergoing big changes, aiming efforts at renovating the building and increasing its youth ministry.
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:32 pm
Dowagiac Union High School
Freshmen get first taste at orientation
Dowagiac Union High School opened its doors to incoming freshmen Wednesday for orientation, allowing opportunities for teachers and new students to meet face-to-face.
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 6:02 pm
Cassopolis Public Schools
Cassopolis schools starts new year Sept. 5
Cassopolis students will don backpacks and school gear once again Sept. 5 as the start of the 2012-2013 academic year gets under way.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 10:38 pm
Berrybrook Enterprises
Berrybrook attorney responds to legal action
Attorney for Berrybrook Farms Inc. Stephanie Setterington responded Tuesday to inquiries about the lawsuit brought against the farms by the federal government.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 6:02 pm
Foodies
Dowagiac’s Foodies to appear in TV segment
Downtown Dowagiac staple Foodies Fresh Cafe and Catering will make its television debut Thursday, showing off cooking instruction and a recipe or two.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 5:50 pm
Dowagiac City Council
Remembrance ride set for Sept. 9
The 12th annual Ride to Remember, organized by the Berrien County Riders, is slated for Sept. 9 as it makes it way through Berrien and ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 27, 2012 8:24 pm
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