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Dowagiac Middle School

Students take ‘Rachel’s Challenge’

Rachel Joy Scott, 17, was the first of 12 students and a teacher gunned down by classmates Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold at Columbine High ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:19 pm

Obituaries

‘Lefty’ Brossman, 87

R.L. “Lefty” Brossman, 87 Born: Feb. 12, 1925 Died: Nov. 9, 2012   R. L. “Lefty” Brossman, 87, of Union, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 9:22 pm

Justus Gage Elementary School

Justus Gage puts on a show

Justus Gage Elementary School teachers got Friday’s talent show off to a strong start. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 9:19 pm

Eau Claire

Eau Claire celebrates veterans in big way

EAU CLAIRE — Chaplain Lt. Col. Gary Williams “broached a pretty somber subject” — a service suicide epidemic — as keynote speaker for Sunday evening’s ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 9:14 pm

Dowagiac Area History Museum

Museum given new name

The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College will henceforth be known as Dowagiac Area History Museum. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 9:11 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Berrien elects two new commissioners

ST. JOSEPH — In four Berrien County Board of Commissioners contests Nov. 6, District 12 Commissioner Zach Perkins, R-Niles, lost his seat to predecessor John ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 9:06 pm

Niles City Council

Boulder getting makeover for centennial

Niles City Council Monday night granted permission requested by Fort St. Joseph Historical Association to have the 100-year-old memorial stone lithographed to restore “painted” lettering ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 9:02 pm

Justus Gage Elementary School

Veterans recount a range of service

Ken Hornburg’s taste of combat came during three weeks in riot-torn Detroit in 1967. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 5:35 pm

Justus Gage Elementary School

Marines define discipline for Justus Gage

Trust Vietnam-era Marines to convey the discipline military service demands. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 5:27 pm

Dowagiac Union High School

44 freshmen make strong move to DUHS

Dowagiac Union High School Friday recognized 44 top-performing freshmen with academic excellence certificates. These students earned all A’s and B’s in all of their classes. ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 12, 2012 5:23 pm

Green Berets

Dear John/Green Berets

Who originated the Green Beret? — Helen Eby, Dowagiac Edson Raff, one of the first Special Forces officers, is credited with its rebirth. I used to ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:14 pm

Southwestern Michigan College

SMC wonders if world is ending

Evaluating doomsday prophecies incurred by the end of the Mayan calendar on Dec. 21 means thinking of time in a different way. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:08 pm

Vandalia F&AM Lodge 290

Vandalia landmark lost

VANDALIA — Like Dowagiac’s Beckwith Theatre, Vandalia F&AM Lodge 290 is one that got away. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:03 pm

Dowagiac Rotary Club

Rotary sends three to RYLA camp

Kristyn Turner carries a pencil as a reminder of her mid-August experience at Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) camp in Battle Creek. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:55 pm

Dowagiac

Students serve seniors at healthy luncheon

Former Silver Creek Township supervisor Bill Martin said it was good to get out to lunch Thursday at the free senior citizen luncheon served by ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:55 pm

Edwardsburg Public Schools

SMC’s Anderson wins school seat

Eric Coles lost his seat on the Edwardsburg Board of Education to challenger Amy Anderson, but he was re-elected as a Southwestern Michigan College trustee. ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 6:03 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Smaller Cass County board set

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County voters downsized the board of commissioners from 15 to seven Tuesday. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 5:59 pm

James Ringler

Engel elected Niles Township Treasurer

Niles Charter Township voters decided a five-way race for four trustee seats Tuesday by removing the Democratic incumbent and renewed the millage for contracted coverage ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 4:59 pm

Cass County

Cobb upsets Warren for Cass Commissioner seat

Dowagiac school board incumbents were losing to challengers, while Democratic County Commissioner Clark Cobb upset Cass County Board of Commissioners Chair Minnie Macon Warren in ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:10 am

Fred Upton

Fred Upton defeats Mike O’Brien

President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday and so did U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 11:59 pm

Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church

Churches try to close partisan divide

Separating church and state was temporarily suspended Tuesday. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 10:15 pm

The Timbers of Cass County

Timbers beats Thanksgiving rush

Janet Veach’s grandson liked to kid her about her days as a “hooker.” Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 10:11 pm

Dowagiac Union High School

Obama debates Romney at DUHS

President Obama? She called Americans “mutts.” Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 10:06 pm

Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce

Nine seeking Miss Dowagiac

Theme for the 74th Miss Dowagiac pageant Feb. 9 is “Once Upon a Time.” Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 5, 2012 9:43 pm

cass county board of commissioners

Treatment grants exceed $1 million

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County commissioners Nov. 1 established a budget for year one of a three-year, $750,000 substance abuse and mental health services grant awarded ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 5, 2012 4:52 pm

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