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Dowagiac

Fitness flourishes despite coronavirus

NILES — The coronavirus has closed down gyms, fitness centers and exercise studios. However, it has not stopped people from moving. Stationed in her kitchen ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 20, 2020 8:47 am

Business

Local small business owner looks to help restaurants

DOWAGIAC — A local Dowagiac small business owner is planning a way to help market local southwest Michigan restaurants through marketing and website design. Spencer ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 20, 2020 8:45 am

Dowagiac

ACTION Ministries makes changes to Saturday food pantry to ensure safety

DOWAGIAC — On any given Saturday, ACTION Ministries’ food pantry provides about 50 food donations to families. This week, as schools, restaurants, bars and other ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:57 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Police Department to offer check-ins on children who are home due to school closures

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is making children’s safety a priority during the coronavirus pandemic. As more than 2,000 students from Dowagiac Union Schools ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:57 am

Dowagiac

Despite event cancelation, sororities still looking to benefit Fitch Camp

DOWAGIAC — For more than a decade, a soup luncheon hosted by Xi Delta Mu and the Masters local sorority has raised funds for Fitch ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:59 am

Cass County

Dowagiac plans to keep current spring break dates amid Coronavirus

DOWAGIAC — On Monday, Dowagiac Union Schools decided to keep its spring break dates as is. After receiving mixed messages from the state about if ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:21 pm

Breaking News

Police respond to Porter Township personal injury crash

PORTER TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal injury traffic crash at 3:25 p.m. on Friday. The crash, which took place ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, March 16, 2020 10:33 am

Cassopolis

Church of Cassopolis hosts mobile food pantry

CASSOPOLIS — The Church of Cassopolis hosted a mobile food pantry on Wednesday in the church’s parking lot at 520 Pearl St., Cassopolis. Volunteers from ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:37 am

Dowagiac

SMC art gallery hosts film, TBD art exhibit

DOWAGIAC — As students, faculty and staff gathered in the Southwestern Michigan College Art Gallery, the THX sound effect echoed in the background of whispers. ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 13, 2020 8:57 am

Dowagiac

Silver Creek Township discusses possible changes for clean up days

CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article statements made by Silver Creek Township Clerk Lorri Behnke were presented without their full context and, as ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 13, 2020 8:54 am

Business

Lunch and Learn event focuses on health insurance

DOWAGIAC — A lunch was served with a lesson on health insurance at the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce’s second Lunch and Learn event Thursday. ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:47 am

Business

City looking for community focused restaurant to replace Zeke’s

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s city officials would like to see a restaurant stay at the former location of Zeke’s within the downtown district. With that idea ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:46 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Art Boosters to offer scholarship opportunities

DOWAGIAC — In a meeting room at ACTION Ministries, 301 Main St., Dowagiac, a group of members from the Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters worked this ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:30 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Celebration Graduation 2020 to host final fundraiser

DOWAGIAC — Saturday evening, a poker run will be hosted to raise money for Dowagiac Union High School seniors. Dowagiac Celebration Graduation 2020 will host ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:27 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac resident brings noise complaint to city council

DOWAGIAC — A resident of Dowagiac has been losing sleep and made the city council aware of the problem on Monday. Karen Clark, of the ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:26 am

Cass County

Eddies take home hardware at Cass County spelling competition

DOWAGIAC — Only one word stood between Edwardsburg sixth-grader Nolan Tighe and the title of individual champion at the 2020 Cass County Spelling Bee. The ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:57 am

Cass County

Tracy Hertsel to join SMC trustees

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College will welcome a new member to its board of trustees. After current residents of the SMC district were encouraged to ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Monday, March 9, 2020 11:44 am

Berrien County

MEC creates a place for smart devices, promotes smart homes

CASSOPOLIS — Candy Realm starts off every morning with a simple phrase. “Good morning, Alexa.” The smell of coffee fills the air as an integrated ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:48 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Area History Museum kicks off lecture series with presentation on the Civil War

DOWAGIAC — At the Dowagiac Area History Museum Wednesday, visitors discovered Dowagiac’s roots in the Civil War. John Urschel, the author of several books on ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 6, 2020 8:43 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Rotary Club hears more about the past

DOWAGIAC — On Thursday, the Dowagiac Rotary Club used a review of the club’s records from an earlier decade as they continued to celebrate 100 ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 6, 2020 8:41 am

Business

Shelf Life Bookstore partners with Yarn on Front

NILES — Knitting needles will join rows of new and used books on Sunday. Shelf Life Bookstore, 223 N. Fourth St., is partnering with Yarn ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 6, 2020 8:39 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Youth Baseball, Softball Association to host trivia night

DOWAGIAC — A game of trivia will help support local baseball and softball players in the area. On Saturday, the Dowagiac Youth Baseball and Softball ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:50 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Planning Commission passes next step to become RRC Certified

DOWAGIAC — As the city of Dowagiac continues to pursue a Redevelopment Ready Communities certification from Michigan Economic Development Corporation, another box is waiting to ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 9:06 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac students participate in essay contest

DOWAGIAC — An essay contest encouraging Michigan’s eighth-graders to explore America and its people recently announced three local winners. On Tuesday, three students from Dowagiac ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 9:05 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Youth Fair celebrates 75 years of tried, true traditions

BERRIEN SPRINGS — For one week during the year, Berrien County comes together. The community celebrates a mutual love of corn dogs, as third and ... Read more

by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 8:58 am

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