Dowagiac

Public responds to SMC’s presidential search

DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion to interview all four internal candidates with one to succeed Dr. David ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 16, 2019 10:08 pm

Dowagiac

Federated Covenant Church in Dowagiac to host golf outing

DOWAGIAC — Often, federated Covenant Church offers guidance to those recovering.  Now, the church is undergoing its own process of recovery. The Federated Covenant Church ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 16, 2019 1:51 pm

Brandywine HS

Brandywine falls to New Buffalo, but is focusing on future

NILES — Brandywine soccer has many goals this season. Some include winning more games and district championships. Others are the kind they would not receive ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 16, 2019 8:24 am

Brandywine HS

Brown sets new mark for TDs

NILES — Brandywine’s Shane Brown and Gabe Gouin were the first ones to the field before the Bobcats took on Saugatuck in the pair’s second ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 16, 2019 8:22 am

Dowagiac

Keep History Alive fundraiser attracts community

DOWAGIAC — As members of the Dowagiac community shuffled into the Dowagiac Elks Lodge Wednesday evening, they were surrounded by a mix of both old ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, September 13, 2019 7:54 am

Business

Locals keep Sister Lakes shops running in off season

SISTER LAKES — For businesses in Sister Lakes, the crowds of customers eventually start to shift after Labor Day. As some businesses shorten their hours ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:45 am

Business

Farm and Artisan Market vendors prepare for the fall

DOWAGIAC — Wednesdays and Saturdays in downtown Dowagiac may be getting a touch more autumnal as vendors continue to sell an array of items at ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:43 am

Dowagiac

Opioids added to Dial-A-Ride drug, alcohol testing policy

By HANNAH HOLLIDAY hannah.holliday@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — In compliance with the Federal Transit Administration and Michigan Department of Transportation’s policies, Dial-A-Ride operators will now be tested ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:55 am

Dowagiac

Small business owners learn about digital accounting

DOWAGIAC — A lunch was served with a lesson on small business accounting in today’s digital age at the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce’s second ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:54 am

Dowagiac

Lions Club donates grilling trailer to fire department

DOWAGIAC — Community members who have attended pancake breakfasts in the past may see a new set of hands behind the grill. Last week, the ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:40 am

Dowagiac

Family Fare to participate in statewide Narcan distribution

DOWAGIAC — The Cass County community will soon anonymously have access to free Narcan at Family Fare in Dowagiac. Family Fare, 56151 S. M-51, Dowagiac, ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:57 am

Dowagiac

Residents’ voices heard at community open houses

DOWAGIAC — After hosting three community open houses available to residents, Dowagiac’s City Council and planning commission now have a better idea of what residents ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:57 am

Cassopolis HS

Cassopolis’ Stratton remembers losing in state finals

CASSOPOLIS — Good memories from high school sports can stay with an athlete forever, but for Zach Stratton, a former Cassopolis High School athlete from ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:50 am

Uncategorized

New Dial-A-Ride policy adopted by Dowagiac city council

DOWAGIAC — A new face officially joined the Dowagiac City Council at Monday night’s meeting. Randy Gross Sr. took his seat among council after the ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 9, 2019 9:06 pm

Dowagiac HS

DOWAGIAC — As Dowagiac and Three Rivers battled it out for a first win of the season, it was the Chieftains, who early on proved ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 9, 2019 8:50 am

Brandywine HS

Brandywine sweeps past New Buffalo in BCS play

NILES — The Brandywine volleyball team proved in its BCS Athletic Conference game against New Buffalo on Thursday night just how important stepping up to ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, September 9, 2019 8:46 am

Dowagiac

Rotary Club learns about insurance changes

DOWAGIAC — A date written with a black dry erase marker read Dec., 1, 1973, and hovered in the middle of a board as Jeff ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, September 6, 2019 9:00 am

Dowagiac

Caruso’s shares its family history

DOWAGIAC — On Sept. 22, 1922, Antonio and Emilia Caruso officially opened Caruso’s Candy Kitchen. Fast forward to today, almost 97 years later, and the ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, September 6, 2019 8:59 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac offers rental rehabilitation program

DOWAGIAC — On the first floor of Bow Wow Bakery and Bath, there is lots going on, with a dog being washed in one corner ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:43 am

Business

Fall color tour to be offered at Doe-Wah-Jack’s

DOWAGIAC — Red, yellow and orange are all fall colors viewable on the Dowagiac Creek during the fall season. These bright colors also happen to ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:41 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac native dies in Santa Barbara diving boat fire

DOWAGIAC — A victim of a Santa Barbara diving boat fire used to call Dowagiac home. Lisa Fiedler, a 52-year old from Mill Valley, California, ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 5:39 pm

Dowagiac

The Beckwith Theatre presents ‘A Tin Woman’

DOWAGIAC — Theater fans of “The Wizard of Oz,” are probably familiar with the Tin Man. However, his coming week at the Beckwith Theatre, they ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:04 am

Dowagiac

Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa attracts more than 300 dancers

DOWAGIAC — As the host drum Whitefish Jr.’s singing brought the Pow Wow Arena to life this past weekend, more than 355 dancers in colorful ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:02 am

Dowagiac

SMC Renaissance Faire to take place this weekend

DOWAGIAC — The campus of Southwestern Michigan College will be transported back in time as the SMC Renaissance Faire returns to the college’s grounds and ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 8:25 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Area History Museum to begin 2019 fall lecture series

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum has hosted its fall lecture series for the past 25 years. This year, the fall lecture series will ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 8:24 am