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Berrien County

Niles morning Toastmasters marking 10 years

   Four Flags Toastmasters President Daniel Greegor joined almost two years ago in July 2011.   “Our mission,” Greegor, 31, of Dowagiac, said, “is to ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:56 pm

Active Shooter

Save yourself first in shooting event

Don’t be scared. Be prepared and aware of your surroundings. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:54 pm

Creekside Greenhouse

Creekside reopens Friday

Creekside Greenhouse officially opens Friday for its 14th season, but with 82-degree temperatures Wednesday, customers were already sniffing around. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:51 pm

Dowagiac Middle School

Seventh grader starts non-profit

    A former Patrick Hamilton student who started a non-profit to help families in need of clothing and baby items returned to her elementary ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:44 pm

Dogwood Fine Arts Festival

Hunter’s ‘Art from the Start’ Thursday

“Art from the Start,” an exhibit honoring retired Dowagiac educator Margaret E. Hunter, proves “we’ve got wonderful artists right here in the community.” Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:32 pm

DUHS

Prom crash response immediate

  Union High School marshaled an immediate response prom night on Saturday that included counselors to console distraught friends.   In the age of social ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 5:48 pm

Four Winds Dowagiac

Casino’s hearth art celebrates spring

It might be hard to tell with the roaring fire, but Four Winds Dowagiac’s hearth room contains a spring theme artistically. That’s because Four Winds ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 29, 2013 4:34 pm

Four Winds Dowagiac

Casino officially opens at noon Tuesday

Four Winds Dowagiac, 58700 M-51 South, opens to the public at noon Tuesday with 300 slot machines, four table games and a Timbers restaurant that ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 29, 2013 4:32 pm

Cass County Council on Aging

Camp HEROs recall experiences

CASSOPOLIS — Gwen Wagner is a HERO for her leadership skills. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 29, 2013 4:16 pm

Cass County Family Court

Hall of Fame inducts Dobrich

EDWARDSBURG — Family Court Judge Susan L. Dobrich grew up in a bar before she joined the Bar. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 29, 2013 4:12 pm

Four Winds Dowagiac

Casino staff excited about opening

“It hit me today, hearing the machines going,” Mary Jo Varga said Monday. “It’s been so quiet when we’ve been in here,” preparing for today’s ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 29, 2013 1:02 pm

News Main

Tree lore shared on Arbor Day

What’s the difference between a pine and a spruce? Mayor Donald Lyons wondered. “It’s the difference between your family and mine,” Master Gardener Carole Bettig ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:42 pm

Dowagiac Board of Education

18-mill levy retooled for savings

Dowagiac Union Schools’ annual 18-mill, non-homestead millage, which the district relies on for $4.1 million, is being shifted to winter collection, Supt. Dr. Mark Daniel ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:54 pm

Dowagiac Board of Education

Voters asked to restore millage

Lewis Cass Intermediate School District will ask Cass County voters Nov. 5 to restore .4709 of a mill to replace approximately $728,376 in the special ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:48 am

Dowagiac Union Education

Voters asked to restore millage

Lewis Cass Intermediate School District will ask Cass County voters Nov. 5 to restore .4709 of a mill to replace approximately $728,376 in the special ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 8:06 pm

Edward Lowe Foundation

Blindfolded students learn vision

CASSOPOLIS — Billed as Young Entrepreneurs Day, why are blindfolded business students scooting across the floor, sorting brightly colored toys? Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:54 pm

Edward Lowe Foundation

Edwardsburg entrepreneurs all business

    CASSOPOLIS — Their passion for fashion is obvious.   Sophomore Gabby Golba’s dress belt matches junior Sean Billisitz’s shirt worn with a white tie ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:50 pm

Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz

83 violent crime victims memorialized

CASSOPOLIS — With the theme “New Challenges, New Solutions” for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 21-27, Cass County paused Tuesday to pay tribute to ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:45 pm

Dowagiac Board of Education

Six students honored for March

Dowagiac Board of Education Monday night in the middle school cafeteria recognized the six March Students of the Month. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 22, 2013 9:53 pm

Class of 2013

Five share valedictorian in Class of 2013

An unprecedented five co-valedictorians will lead Dowagiac Union High School’s 121-member Class of 2013 at graduation June 2. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 22, 2013 9:48 pm

cass county board of commissioners

‘Significant’ bridge needs cited

CASSOPOLIS — Money is still needed before a historic bridge in Centreville can be moved to Crystal Spring Street over the Dowagiac River southwest of ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 22, 2013 9:43 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Howard Twp. contracts with Cass sheriff

CASSOPOLIS — A contract for Howard Township police coverage was approved April 18 by the Cass County Board of Commissioners. The agreement with the Sheriff’s Office ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 22, 2013 3:46 pm

Cass County Republican Party

DEQ director explains governor

Atypical politician Gov. Rick Snyder compensates for the low priority given to communication by courageous decision-making and staying the course, his first cabinet member said ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, April 22, 2013 10:05 am

Decatur

Rotarians hear Vietnam medic, author Flory

Writing a book never made Leo “Doc” Flory’s bucket list. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:00 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Enbridge offers grant opportunities

CASSOPOLIS — To prove it’s a good neighbor, Enbridge Energy Co.’s 285-mile pipe replacement project includes two types of grant opportunities available to this area. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:49 pm

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