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Dowagiac City Council

Dodd hangs up fireman helmet

After many blazes and memories, Councilman Jim Dodd wrapped up his 40 years with the Dowagiac Fire Department July 5. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 12, 2012 5:53 pm

Dowagiac Fraternal Order of Eagles

Eagles to host benefit for community member

The Fraternal Order of the Dowagiac Eagles will host a spaghetti dinner benefit from 3 to 7 p.m. July 21 for a community member recovering ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 12, 2012 5:48 pm

Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series

Schlitz Creek plays at Beckwith Park

The Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series in downtown Dowagiac will welcome bluegrass band Schlitz Creek at 7:30 tonight. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:31 pm

Cassopolis Family Clinic

Cassopolis schools considers clinic

Ross Beatty Junior/Senior High School may see a community clinic operate within its walls after a proposal was heard Monday. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:29 pm

Fitch Camp

Former Fitch Camp counselor donates $1,000

Bruce Laing, chairman of Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company in Dowagiac, donated $1,000 to the Fitch Camp during its open house. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:25 pm

Fitch Camp

Fitch Camp welcomes families

With a breeze coming off of Cable Lake, parents, grandparents and guests gathered at Fitch Camp in Dowagiac Wednesday for an open house and lunch. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:24 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Cass County board candidates attend meet-and-greet

Residents of Cass County had the opportunity to meet candidates for the board of commissioners Tuesday evening and have some of their questions and concerns ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:13 pm

covenant high in christ

Four attend Covenant High in Christ

Three Dowagiac Union High School students will travel south to Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday to take part in an international high school convention with a Christian ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:44 pm

lee memorial foundation

Foundation hosts wine, beer tasting

The Lee Memorial Foundation will bring together wine, beer, food and music Aug. 4 for the inaugural Beer and Wine Tasting Event at Blackmond Farm ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:42 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Meet the Cass County board candidates

Residents of Cass County had the opportunity to meet candidates for the board of commissioners Tuesday evening and have some of their questions and concerns ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:40 pm

Fitch Camp

Fitch Camp hosts open house Wednesday

Families are invited to join Fitch Camp staffers and administrators Wednesday for an open house and to learn more about the camp. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 9, 2012 10:49 pm

Dogwood Chorale

A harmonious camp

Youth vocalists found pitch-perfect harmony during the first day of choral camp Monday. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 9, 2012 10:48 pm

Summer in the City

Grant boosts Summer in the City lineup

Dowagiac is preparing for a larger Summer in the City Festival after a boost in funding from corporate sponsors and two fine arts grants. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 9, 2012 10:45 pm

cass county board of commissioners

County sheriff’s office sees rise in burglaries, assaults

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported a rise in burglaries, assaults and criminal sexual conduct cases for the 2011 annual report. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, July 8, 2012 4:20 pm

Dowagiac Fire Department

Fire calls remain minimal despite weather conditions

The Dowagiac Fire Department was surprised by the lack of calls Wednesday and Thursday after expecting a surge of blazes due to celebratory fireworks. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 5, 2012 7:44 pm

gas prices

Gas prices spike for holiday

Travelers and residents alike will feel the recent gas price spike in their wallets over the Fourth of July weekend after what seemed like a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 5, 2012 5:47 pm

gas prices

Holiday gas prices spike

Travelers and residents alike will feel the recent gas price spike in their wallets over the Fourth of July weekend after what seemed like a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 5, 2012 5:01 pm

Ameriwood

Upton tours local industries

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton visited Dowagiac Thursday, touring two local factories and speaking at this week’s Rotary Club meeting. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 5, 2012 4:17 pm

Imagine Knits

Ellenich knits a niche

If there is one thing Alicia Ellenich loves to do, it’s knitting and crocheting. Ellenich, who lives in Cassopolis, learned the craft from her grandmother ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 5, 2012 11:19 am

gas prices

Gas prices offer little reprieve

Travelers and residents alike will feel the recent gas price spike in their wallets over the Fourth of July weekend after what seemed like a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 3:57 pm

gas prices

Gas prices offer little reprieve

Travelers and residents alike will feel the recent gas price spike in their wallets over the Fourth of July weekend after what seemed like a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 3:50 pm

Blaske Farms

Farmer upgrades with grant

Thanks to a long, but rewarding, process, Carol and Bob Blaske, owners of Blaske Farms in Dowagiac, received a grant from the U.S. Department of ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 2:46 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis parent urges community action

Robert Saxton, of Cassopolis, said he wants to see the community come together for the students. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 2, 2012 5:13 pm

cassopolis

Cassopolis resident finds knitting niche

If there is one thing Alicia Ellenich loves to do, it’s knitting and crocheting. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 2, 2012 5:05 pm

Bigfoot Fourth of July Parade

Celebrating July 4 with a bang

Red, white and blue could be seen all over Sister Lakes Saturday as visitors and residents celebrated the holiday weekend with the annual Bigfoot Fourth ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, July 1, 2012 6:14 pm

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