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Cass County Relay for Life

Relay seamstress Amber Phillips speaks out

Before stage fright got the better of her, Amber Phillips, 16, of Niles, was scheduled to lead off Relay for Life by reading something she ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 11, 2013 5:13 pm

Dewey Lake

Fannings finish 50th season at Shady Shores

Sister Lakes’ monster, southwest Michigan’s Sasquatch, hasn’t been seen since the summer of 1964, when Bill and Terry Fanning first brought their brood to Dewey ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 11, 2013 5:11 pm

Marine Riders of Michiana

Marine Riders check in with $14,000

In a display of brotherly love that was the opposite of hair-raising, Marine Riders of Michiana Saturday evening relieved President Brian “Bonehead” Balog of his ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 11, 2013 5:07 pm

Niles Campus

Crouse offers former student’s perspective

New Southwestern Michigan College Vice President for Student Services Eileen Crouse offers the Niles Campus a former student’s perspective. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 11, 2013 4:50 pm

Miss Michele & Co. dance studio

Miss Michele’s open house Aug. 31

Miss Michele and Co., established in 2005, is offering many genres of dance for all ages, 2 through adult, including Zumba and clogging. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:16 pm

Arlo Guthrie

Mathews serenades SMC Niles campus sneak preview

Southwestern Michigan College President Dr. David M. Mathews treated a sneak peek of the new Niles Campus Thursday evening to his guitar rendition of Arlo ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:13 pm

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton

Upton hearing constituents during break

Advancing Medicare payment reform for physicians and seniors tops U.S. Rep. Fred Upton’s eight-item agenda. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:10 pm

Aug. 6 election

Dowagiac millage renewed

Besides Dowagiac Union School District voters’ 471 yes to 179 no renewal of the 18-mill non-homestead property millage, there were scant ballot questions for Tuesday’s ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:08 pm

Cass County Cancer Service

Luncheon stresses avoiding skin cancer

Pale is the new tan. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:14 pm

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Pokagon celebrates new playground

Pokagon Township’s new $54,000 playground outside the hall on Peavine Street is the end product of a conversation with state Rep. Matt Lori. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:11 pm

Dowagiac Police Department

Intoxicated driver hits light pole

  Dowagiac Public Safety Director Steve Grinnewald reports that at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, his officers were dispatched to a private-property accident ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 9:32 am

Cass County Sheriff's Office

Cass CERT class starts Sept. 10

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Sheriff Joseph M. Underwood Jr. announces an upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 5:01 pm

Encore Dance Company

Encore School of the Arts closes

With a “heavy heart,” Creative Director Amy Rose announced non-profit Encore School of the Arts/Encore Dance Company is closing its doors immediately, putting the studio ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 2:12 pm

Harpeth Rising

Harpeth Rising previews fourth album in Niles

Harpeth Rising’s fourth album, “Tales from Jackson Bridge,” drops Oct. 3. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, August 5, 2013 7:24 pm

Kinexus

Kinexus board meets at SMC

Kinexus’ tri-county board of directors met at Southwestern Michigan College Friday morning. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, August 5, 2013 10:27 am

162nd Cass County Fair

Cameron Hayden wins second Showmanship Sweepstakes

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis FFA President Cameron Hayden carted home his second big Showmanship Sweepstakes trophy Saturday from the Cass County Fair. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 4, 2013 5:23 pm

162nd Cass County Fair

Amy Archer wins Backyard Chef

CASSOPOLIS — Ring Lardner Middle School librarian Amy Archer settled a score with her son Saturday at the eighth annual Backyard Chef, claiming $500 and ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 4, 2013 5:21 pm

Club M-51

Club 51 a jam forum for area musicians

Dowagiac’s new weekend Club 51, 57470 M-51 South, gives musicians a place to jam. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, August 4, 2013 5:08 pm

BEEK’S

BEEK’S opening Tuesday

BEEK’S, opening Tuesday at 724 N. Front St., is an acronym for the family of five serving breakfasts, lunches and fish Friday night. Read more

by John Eby, Friday, August 2, 2013 11:53 am

Cass County Fair

Lumberjacks show off skills

Lumberjack shows at the 162nd Cass County Fair showcase five events — obstacle pole race, single buck cross cut saws, stock saw racing, racing hot ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, August 1, 2013 3:03 pm

Beckwith Theatre

Raw prison drama opening at Beckwith

According to Western superstition, a freshly killed coyote hanging on a fence deters other predators. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:21 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis feeding kids healthy fair meals

Tucked away off the beaten track, across from the beef barn wash racks, Cassopolis Public Schools’ summer meals program swims against the tide, trying to ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:05 pm

162nd Cass County Fair

Hartsell exhibits grand champion market hog

CASSOPOLIS — Jeremiah Hartsell’s name will be inscribed on the trophy which has been traveling among exhibitors of the Cass County Fair grand champion market ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:48 pm

162nd Cass County Fair

Fair rekindles Beatlemania

CASSOPOLIS — From “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to Little Richard’s “Long Tall Sally,” 1964: The Tribute reeled through 32 songs to reignite dormant ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:35 pm

162nd Cass County Fair

Jim Guse Show Arena dedicated

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Fair Association preceded Sunday evening’s parade with a dedication ceremony for the Jim Guse Memorial Show Arena. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, July 29, 2013 5:23 pm

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