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Cass County Cancer Service

Cancer service luncheon requests volunteers

The Dowagiac Elks Lodge, on Riverside Drive, welcomed the cancer support service and guests Wednesday for a luncheon and fashion show aimed at raising funds ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 5:57 pm

Cass County Primary Election 2012

Dowagiac school bond proposal fails

Voters made some critical decisions for Cass County and state representation in Tuesday’s primary elections, among them being to toss out the Dowagiac Union School ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:39 pm

Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series

Concert series to feature Blues band

After Summer in the City and the 161st Cass County Fair, downtown Dowagiac will continue to offer summer entertainment with the second-to-last concert in the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:39 pm

American Ranch Horse Association

Dowagiac rancher named world champ

Dowagiac native Dave McCartney received top honors recently when he was named the world champion of ranch cutting at the American Ranch Horse Association’s World ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:37 pm

Decatur Family Shelter

Riders throttle up

The second annual Ride for the Homeless saw a rise in numbers across the board Sunday, raising more than triple last year’s proceeds, which benefit ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 6, 2012 11:30 pm

Beer and Wine Tasting Event

Storm fails to damper first foundation tasting

There was more than just beer brewing Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept through most of Cass County, forcing the first annual Lee Memorial Foundation Beer ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 5, 2012 6:13 pm

Dowagiac Union Schools

Sister Lakes hires new elementary principal

Dowagiac Union Schools have hired a new principal for Sister Lakes Elementary School after announcing that former principal Gretchen Hart would be stepping down. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 2, 2012 10:06 pm

161st Cass County Fair

Fair food with a twist

Depending on the time of day, Cass County Fair visitors can be seen enjoying the usual fair food favorites: corndogs, french fries, pretzels or funnel ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 2, 2012 9:44 pm

cassopolis

3.5-mile walk aims to unite Cassopolis

The community of Cassopolis and Diamond Lake will get a little closer at 8 a.m. Saturday when residents take part in a 3.5-mile CommUnity Walk ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 11:01 pm

Cass County Fair

Niles woman named regional Farm Mom

Niles resident Sarah Peterson was awarded a $5,000 check at the Cass County Fair Tuesday evening for being chosen as a Monsanto’s 2012 Farm ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:28 pm

Cass County Fair

Fair offers fire safety for kids

Beginning in mid-June until October, Neal Smyder travels the country entertaining kids and teaching them valuable lessons. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:26 pm

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

Local choir student returns from Europe

Abby Schuur experienced quite the culture shock this summer when she traveled to Europe with the International Choir of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, singing ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 5:21 pm

The Timbers of Cass County

Meet Timbers’ vet volunteer

Steve Whitehead treats volunteering like a job. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 5:18 pm

Dowagiac City Council

Museum in transition

Dowagiac’s city council authorized an advisory committee and remodeling expenditures Monday evening for the southwest Michigan museum, which is currently in transition. During the regular ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 3:16 pm

Cassopolis Family Clinic

Donation acceptance delayed

The Cassopolis Public Schools’ board of education postponed the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Cassopolis Family Clinic Monday, citing the need to consult legal ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 1:08 pm

Dowagiac National Guard

Treats arrive from home

The Dowagiac unit of Michigan’s Army National Guard received a little piece of home recently when they opened several boxes of goodies and essentials sent ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 1:00 pm

beckwith the

Beckwith presents ‘Hot Tin’ classic

The Beckwith Theater Company in downtown Dowagiac will debut its last production of the season, taking on Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 10:05 pm

Cass County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff’s office awards 11 $500 scholarships

Hampshire Country Club welcomed Thursday the 16th annual Cass County Sheriff’s Office Golf Outing, which awarded 11 Cass County students with $500 scholarships. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:35 pm

bond proposal

Voters to decide fate of bond proposal

Voters will have to decide the future of a multimillion dollar bond proposal Aug. 7 that aims to improve technology in Dowagiac Union Schools and ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:05 am

Habitat for Humanity

Home for good

Wednesday was the day Jenny Edge had been patiently waiting for since September 2009. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:02 am

Fierce Dance Academy

Dancers host fundraiser

Fierce Dance Academy will end Summer in the City weekend with a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Dowagiac Moose Lodge, aimed ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:57 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Brawley named Cassopolis athletic director

Cassopolis Public Schools appointed a new athletic director Wednesday after announcing the athletic department officially reached their $18,000 goal, wiping out any possibility of a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:53 pm

USDA-FSA

Heat, drought wither local corn crop

As the sun and heat continue, local farmers are expecting big crop losses come harvest time, especially from corn yields. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:44 pm

Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series

Concert series doubles with summer festival

The Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series will coincide with lots of extra music and entertainment this week as Dowagiac’s Summer in the City Festival takes ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:41 pm

Cassopolis Family Clinic

Cassopolis schools postpone donation acceptance

The Cassopolis Public Schools’ board of education postponed the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Cassopolis Family Clinic Monday, citing the need to consult legal ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:39 pm

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