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Business

100 Women Who Care donates to Cassopolis organization

CASSOPOLIS — A regional art collaborative focused on connecting artists and sharing art in the greater Cass County area was recently the recipient of a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:30 pm

Community News

Forest Glen to host ‘Big Texan Steak Ranch’ luncheon for first responders

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac assisted living center is hosting aTexas-sized party for its residents, families and first responders.  Forest Glen Assisted Living Facility, 29601 Amerihost ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 3:30 pm

Uncategorized

LMC millage renewal passes

BERRIEN COUNTY — Students and staff at Lake Michigan College had cause to celebrate Tuesday, after the school’s millage renewal passed by a wide margin. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:30 am

Community News

Church donates van to nonprofit serving local youth

NILES — A local non-profit organization has a new set of wheels thanks to help from a local church. Benton Harbor’s Harbor of Hope Seventh-day ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 4:00 pm

Community News

Dowagiac to host Chief George L. Grady Police Station dedication ceremony

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac will honor the life and legacy of Chief George Grady by dedicating the Chief George L. Grady Police Station ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 1:45 pm

News

Niles woman injured in single-vehicle Jefferson Township crash

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Niles woman was hospitalized Monday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.  Sheriff ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 7, 2023 4:44 pm

Business

Dowagiac Family Fare donates $1,370 to Dowagiac Athletic Boosters

The Dowagiac Family Fare presented Dowagiac Athletic Boosters with a check for $1,372.21 Saturday afternoon. The business hosted the Oscar Mayer Frankmobile along with Kona ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 7, 2023 3:30 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Fort St. Joseph hosts 2023 Archaeology Open House

NILES — A local archaeological project offered visitors a chance to travel back in time to learn how the “City of Four Flags” came to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 7, 2023 2:30 pm

Brandywine HS

WATCH: Brandywine football kicks off 2023 season with Midnight Madness practice

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Monday marked the first day Michigan high school football programs could practice and Brandywine took full advantage. The Bobcats took the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 7, 2023 11:00 am

Community News

Local organizations team up to host Back-To-School Giveaway

NILES — A group of local organizations teamed up Friday to support the education of students in the community. Helping Our People Evolve (H.O.P.E.), Niles ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:00 pm

Community News

Riverfest returns to Niles

NILES — A fan favorite festival made its awaited return to Niles Thursday night. The first day of Riverfest 2023 arrived with much fanfare at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 4, 2023 2:00 pm

Uncategorized

Vandalia siblings take home top honors in fair still exhibit categories

CASSOPOLIS — A trio of Vandalia siblings took home top honors in Cass County Fair still exhibit categories this week. Grace Krager won Best In ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 4, 2023 10:45 am

Community News

Thousands raised for fair champion whose banners were vandalized

CASSOPOLIS — A Cass County Fair champion whose banners were defaced by vandals has received more than $2,000 and counting in donations from people across ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:30 pm

Community News

Auction raises $16,600 for Dowagiac Area History Museum

DOWAGIAC — An auction of rare and collectible items Saturday raised thousands of dollars for the Dowagiac Area History museum’s expansion project. Approximately 1,500 artifacts ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:00 am

Business

New vintage T-shirt business connecting customers to Dowagiac’s past

DOWAGIAC — A pair of Dowagiac residents have teamed up for a business venture that is reconnecting customers with the community’s storied past. Friends Eileen ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:32 pm

Dowagiac

None injured in Dowagiac structure fire

DOWAGIAC — No one was injured in a multi-story residential fire in the City of Dowagiac Saturday morning, according to the Dowagiac City Fire Department. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 31, 2023 1:50 pm

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: 2023 Cass County Fair kicks off with opening ceremony, parade

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Fair grandstand came to life with cheering fans Sunday evening as the 2023 fair officially got underway. The fair kicked ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 31, 2023 10:00 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise rolls through Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the seventh annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, July 28, 2023 2:30 pm

Business

Luminous Hair Spa opens new Niles Location

NILES — It has been a week of milestones for Tina Rager. Rager, a Niles businesswoman who is celebrating 10 years of owning and operating ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, July 27, 2023 6:00 pm

Business

Cass County Fair returns to Cassopolis July 30

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Fairgrounds has come to life once again. Residents from across the county are busy gearing up for the annual Cass ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 4:00 pm

Community News

Ring Lardner Middle School combats learning loss with summer program

NILES —  A local school district is keeping middle school students engaged as a new school year approaches. Niles Community Schools is hosting its annual ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 11:00 am

Brandywine Education

Berrien Community Foundation to hosts Backpacks For Good event at Niles High

NILES — The Berrien Community Foundation is helping students get ready to learn this fall by providing over 650 backpacks filled with school supplies to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 5:00 pm

Community News

SMCAS receives $330,000 grant for paramedic education

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A local organization will be able to bolster its roster to better provide life-saving treatments thanks to a state program. The Southwest ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 3:17 pm

Community News

Fort St. Joseph to host annual open house Aug. 5-6

NILES — The Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project is celebrating 25 years of discovery and is inviting the community to explore the fort. The Western ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 10:00 am

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What’s in a name?

Hello Fellow Dowagiac Chieftains, What’s in a name? A rose by any other name is still a rose but a Chieftain by any other name ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 8:00 am

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