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Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow

Pow wow set to beat of a drum

For John Warren and his son, John T. Warren, drumming has been a part of their lives for decades. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 27, 2012 8:04 pm

Berrybrook Enterprises

Dowagiac farm sued over housing

Berrybrook Enterprises Inc., based in Dowagiac, has been sued by the federal government for failing to meet a 2010 agreement to improve migrant employee housing. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 27, 2012 3:01 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Commissioner election goes to recount

A hearing in front of the Cass County Board of Canvassers Thursday afternoon determined the county commissioner race between current commissioners Ed Goodman and Bob ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:52 pm

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Walking to save the water

For Andy Jackson, and many other citizens of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, the fifth annual Water Walk, slated for Aug. 31, isn’t just ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:50 pm

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters begins Dowagiac campaign

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass Inc. (BBBS) has already commenced its campaign to get more “bigs” and “littles” involved in Cass County, ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:45 pm

Under the Harvest Moon

Event planners gear up for Harvest Moon

The Under the Harvest Moon one-day festival, set for Oct. 13 in downtown Dowagiac, has preparations under way for special activities and a scarecrow decorating ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:11 am

CJ Brooks

Dowagiac teacher named music director

Thanks to Dowagiac music teacher CJ Brooks, Silver Creek and Keeler United Methodist churches have live music once again. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:08 am

Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow

Potter ready for pow wow

For the third year in a row, pottery artist and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi citizen Kathy Getz Fodness will offer ornate, yet functional, pieces at ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:05 pm

Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series

Last summer jam

Each Thursday, save for two rainy evenings, has welcomed musical performers from southwest Michigan that have filled downtown Dowagiac’s Beckwith Park on South Front Street ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:55 pm

Porky's

Porky’s to celebrate 30 years

This month will ring in the 30th anniversary of Porky’s Party Place, 1119 E. State St. in Cassopolis, and the staff plans to celebrate with ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:52 pm

Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow

Pokagon Band preps for annual Pow Wow

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has invited the public to join the festivities Sept. 1-2, during its 27th annual Kee-Boon–Mein-Kaa Pow Wow, which ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 20, 2012 5:13 pm

Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show

Auto show rolls in 178 classic cars

The 22nd annual Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show rallied together owners and car enthusiasts Saturday to check out close to 200 vehicles that lined ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 20, 2012 5:03 pm

Brookside Learning Center

Backpacks give free supplies, smiles

Parents and eager children began lining up at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Brookside Learning Center in Cassopolis to nab new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies, ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 19, 2012 6:04 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

A great start for school

Dozens of Dowagiac elementary school students will kick off their first day of school in style, thanks to Thursday morning’s 2012 Great Start event at ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:41 pm

PC Bros.

Duo offers tech-savvy skills

When Andrew Murphy and Chuck Allen, both lifetime Dowagiac residents, first met at Union High School, they didn’t quite get along. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:29 pm

Dowagiac Union Schools

Dowagiac students enter boot camp

Dowagiac students heading into middle school in a few short weeks got their first taste of the building and procedures Tuesday during the annual Dowagiac ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:18 am

Berrien County Youth Fair

BCYF royalty crowned

The bleachers of the grandstand at the Berrien County Youth Fair filled up quickly Sunday evening as parents, family and friends gathered to cheer on ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 13, 2012 11:38 pm

Dowagiac City Council

Dowagiac City Council names members to museum advisory committee

Dowagiac City Council appointed members to the southwest Michigan museum advisory committee Monday, announcing the induction of all 11 previous members from the original committee ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 13, 2012 11:28 pm

cassopolis

Cassopolis village manager resigns

Cassopolis Village Manager Meg Cluckey submitted her formal resignation Friday, which was recognized by the Cassopolis Village Council Monday during its regular meeting. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 13, 2012 11:20 pm

Backpack Extravaganza

Free school supplies event set for Aug. 18, 22

Brookside Learning Center, in Cassopolis, will welcome students and their parents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18, to pick up backpacks filled with ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:21 pm

Michigan

New bills introduced to legislature

A slew of new state bills have been introduced to Michigan legislature. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 12, 2012 3:36 pm

Dowagiac Rotary Club

Rotary governor urges new commitment to service projects

Dowagiac’s Rotary Club welcomed Rotary Club District Governor Mark Henne to Dowagiac Thursday, pressing members to “do something big.” Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 9, 2012 10:19 pm

Dowagiac Union Schools

Community speaks on failed bond proposal

Hours after election results trickled in from polling centers in precincts across Cass County, Dowagiac residents weighed in on the failed Dowagiac Union Schools bond ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 6:14 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis schools look to future renovations

Thanks to the millage renewal of its sinking fund, the Cassopolis Public School District will be allowed to make several improvements to district school buildings, ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 6:11 pm

Cass County Council on Aging

Council on Aging aims to maintain services

The Cass County Council on Aging plans to continue and maintain its services offered to older adults in the region after Tuesday’s millage renewal proposal ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 6:01 pm

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