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Cass County Animal Shelter

Shelter raffle raises more than $270

In an effort to help the Cass County Animal Shelter, two teens organized a raffle that raised more than $270 and sent a pet owner ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, July 1, 2012 6:10 pm

Dowagiac Rotary Club

Rotary club swears in officers

Dowagiac’s Rotary Club has a brand new president in Cass County Commissioner Bob Wagel. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:24 pm

Town and Country Garden Club

Outstanding lawns recognized

Three lawns and gardens around Dowagiac, and their owners, were given the Beautification Award Wednesday afternoon by representatives of the Town and County Garden Club. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:23 pm

cass county board of commissioners

No retirement decision yet

In a struggle lasting months between a group of Cass County employees and the county commissioners, it is still unclear whether the employees will be ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:38 pm

Cassopolis school board

Locke steps down

Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education President Christine Locke resigned Monday evening, citing medical reasons. During the regular meeting of the board, Locke issued a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:35 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Weatherspoon retires

After 40 years of service in education, Cassopolis Supt. Gregory Weatherspoon retired after the 2011-2012 academic year, celebrating the milestone with family, friends and coworkers ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:22 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cass schools set budget

After a brief budget hearing, the Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2012-2013 academic year and fine-tuned details of ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:06 pm

cass county board of commissioners

No retirement decision yet

In a struggle lasting months between a group of Cass County employees and the county commissioners, it is still unclear whether the employees will be ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:13 am

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cass school board president quits

Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education President Christine Locke resigned Monday evening, citing medical reasons. During the regular meeting of the board, Locke issued a ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:06 am

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis supt. retires

After 40 years of service in education, Cassopolis Supt. Gregory Weatherspoon retired after the 2011-2012 academic year, celebrating the milestone with family, friends and coworkers ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:23 am

pay-to-play

Saxton pledges $9,000 to sports

As parents gathered Tuesday evening to voice their concerns about a school decision made June 11 to charge athletes a $100 annual fee to play ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:43 am

CSI Junior Academy

On the scene

In a scenario ripped straight from the “CSI” television shows, Cass County middle school students put their crime investigation skills to the test Wednesday, working ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:46 pm

Cassopolis school board

Parent donates $9,000 to athletic program

As parents gathered Tuesday evening to voice their concerns about a school decision made June 11 to charge athletes a $100 annual fee to play ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:51 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis school board president resigns

Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education President Christine Locke resigned Monday evening, citing medical reasons. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 4:35 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis school board approves budget, talks athletic fee

After a brief budget hearing, the Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2012-2013 academic year and fine-tuned details of ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 4:32 pm

Marcellus

Family dog becomes hero

“Fear” was the only word Patricia Drauch, of Marcellus, could use to describe her emotions after seeing her youngest son, Stanley, floating in the pool ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 4:27 pm

Pamida

Pamida liquidates for Shopko conversion

Dowagiac’s Pamida store began a weeklong liquidation Monday for the upcoming conversion to Shopko, which is expected to take place in Pamida stores across the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 25, 2012 10:18 pm

Fierce Dance Academy

Studio gets in summer groove

Dance is making a groove in Dowagiac as a new studio offers summer classes and public performances Read more

by Aly Gibson, Monday, June 25, 2012 3:53 pm

Underground Railroad Days

Celebrating county history

VANDALIA-In effort to preserve and celebrate Cass County’s rich history, the village of Vandalia hosted the third annual Underground Railroad Days Saturday and Sunday. Read more

by Aly Gibson, Sunday, June 24, 2012 5:30 pm

Second Baptist Church

Youth Camp Talent Explosion registration kicks off

Talented youth will get the chance to shine this summer at Second Baptist Church’s Youth Camp Talent Explosion 2012, which begins registration at 9:30 a.m. ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:19 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Supt. Weatherspoon retires

After 40 years of service in education, Cassopolis Supt. Gregory Weatherspoon retired after the 2011-2012 academic year, celebrating the milestone with family, friends and coworkers ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:14 pm

cass county board of commissioners

No action taken on county retirement package

In a struggle lasting months between a group of Cass County employees and the county commissioners, it is still unclear whether the employees will be ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:11 pm

Dowagiac District Library

Library welcomes wild critters

The second floor of the Dowagiac District Library was a zoo Thursday as children learned about some exotic creatures for a “Dream Big, Read” family ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:56 pm

Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series

Wild Woodys to perform in Dowagiac

In unique style, The Wild Woodys will open up at 7:30 p.m. for Thursday evening’s Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series with famous hits from the ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:37 pm

Word of Life Family Worship Center

Church plans fun summer

As the temperatures heat up, Cassopolis’ Word of Life Family Worship Center, 408 E. Harding St., prepares for a host of summer activities that local ... Read more

by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 7:06 pm

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