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Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union High School starts Yearbook Angels program

DOWAGIAC — As a yearbook acts as a memory book to past students of their high school careers, Dowagiac Union High School is looking to ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:06 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac City Council authorizes resolution for demolition of former ICG Building

DOWAGIAC — At Monday evening’s Dowagiac City Council meeting, City Manager Kevin Anderson reminisced about the first discussions surrounding the demolition of the former ICG ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:06 pm

Business

Sister Lakes Brewing still brewing during pandemic

SISTER LAKES — One brewery’s business model has looked different during the COVID-19 pandemic, owners said. Sister Lakes Brewing Company, 92500 County Road 690, has ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:06 am

Berrien County

Honor Credit Union adapts to COVID-19

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — When Honor Credit Union geared up to help its members during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking care of its own team was its main ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, April 27, 2020 1:01 pm

Dowagiac

Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation tentatively plans to host annual fundraising events

DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a hospital foundation is hoping it will be able to host its annual events to continue to support ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 pm

Business

Dowagiac company contributes to protective equipment during pandemic

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac company specializing in custom pouches, pockets, pads and cushions, as well as healthcare products, is contributing to the need for personal ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 24, 2020 9:03 am

Dowagiac

Heddon inducted into 2020 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI — A man who made contributions to the city of Dowagiac and the sport of fishing will now be inducted into a fishing ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:46 pm

Berrien County

Local municipalities respond to filing date extension

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A number of southwest Michigan candidates running for office in the August primary election submitted their filings Tuesday. A federal court ruling ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:29 pm

Dowagiac

Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital continues to respond to COVID-19

DOWAGIAC — In front of the emergency department entrance at Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital, staff posed alongside the “On with Life” sculpture, which was also decorated with ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:00 am

Dowagiac

Hidden Acres’ nonprofit awarded grant to provide homes for kittens

DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit will now be helping to find good homes for a larger number of kittens. Heather Matthews and Dawn East, the ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 5:00 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac senior creates Instagram account to celebrate graduates

DOWAGIAC — In English teacher Kristyn Turner’s classroom at Dowagiac Union High School, a board is set up for seniors in her class to share ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:06 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Board of Education revises board policies on field trips, district-sponsored trips

DOWAGIAC — Monday, the Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education streamlined the process of approving field trips and district-sponsored trips. In the school board’s first ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 2:00 pm

Dowagiac

Edwardsburg native donates face masks to Dowagiac’s Sodexo Food Service workers

DOWAGIAC — Last Friday, those working for Sodexo Food Service delivering meals to students Monday through Friday received a donation of designer face masks to ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, April 20, 2020 4:46 pm

Business

New Dowagiac business pays tribute to owners’ daughter

DOWAGIAC — Surrounded by sparkly handbags and floral printed purses, Beth Clark, the owner of Mariah’s Closet, 113 Commercial St., Dowagiac, sits on a couch ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, April 20, 2020 2:48 pm

Business

Dowagiac greenhouse owner reacts to changes

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As spring begins to show itself, Michigan’s greenhouses and nurseries are gearing to wake up from winter’s hibernation. They are waking up ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac unveils distance learning plans

DOWAGIAC — Plans for student learning in the wake of COVID-19 are moving forward. On Thursday, Dowagiac Union Schools announced its distance learning plans had ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 17, 2020 5:00 pm

Cass County

Wayne Township welcomes familiar face as new fire chief

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — For the first time in 33 years, the Wayne Township Fire Department has a new fire chief. Dr. Frank Butts was sworn ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 17, 2020 12:00 pm

Cass County

Local supermarkets use fast lane shoppers to provide social distancing

DOWAGIAC — As Michigan continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, some Michiganders are opting to avoid essential public places such as the grocery ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:24 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac resident helps collect bottles, cans to help raise money for child’s ear surgery

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Robert Bryant’s garage is filled to the brim with cans and bottles during the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a joke ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 4:11 pm

Business

Ameriwood Industries transitions to Midwest distribution center

By HANNAH HOLLIDAY hannah.holliday@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — A manufacturing operation in Dowagiac will transition to a distribution site amid the COVID-19 pandemic. After hearing chatter on ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:16 pm

Brandywine Education

Instructor offers ideas to keep children entertained through lockdown

DOWAGIAC — As face-to-face school closures were announced in March, parents made an overnight transition to becoming facilitators of their children’s education. On April 2, ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac resident uses quarantine to learn from Italian mother, daughter

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Susan Leach has visited Italy several times, and on each trip, she has made an effort to speak basic phrases and ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Area History Museum approved to form nonprofit for fundraising efforts

DOWAGIAC — With a unanimous motion of the Dowagiac City Council on Monday evening, the city’s history museum will have an added tool for its ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 11:20 am

Berrien County

United Way looking for stand-by COVID-19 volunteers

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one agency is looking for as many volunteers as possible to help aid as the ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:30 am

Dowagiac

While navigating uncharted territory, Rotarians reflect on historic events that have halted weekly meetings

DOWAGIAC — As the Dowagiac Rotary Club continues to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, Rotarians are reacting to the organization’s possible first cancellation of meetings in ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 10, 2020 9:02 am

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