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Cassopolis

Cassopolis Class of 2022 graduates with spirit of resilience – with GALLERY

CASSOPOLIS — Smiles and sunshine beamed on the faces of students as they filed out of their high school as official graduates.  Students, friends and ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 6:49 pm

Buchanan

‘It’s a serving world’: Buchanan principal named DUS assistant superintendent

DOWAGIAC — A successor to a longtime administrator has been found.  At a special session of the Dowagiac Union School Board on Wednesday, former Buchanan ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 3:45 pm

Community News

Man saved from cardiac arrest visits first responders who saved him

DOWAGIAC — When a local man was found unresponsive in his front yard, local first responders sprang into action and saved his life.   On ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 3:20 pm

Dowagiac

Every child a starfish: Longtime DUS educator to return to teaching roots in new district

DOWAGIAC — In “The Starfish Story,” a poem by Loren Eisley, a man comes across a child throwing starfish back into the ocean.  When the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 2:35 pm

Business

Donut worry, be happy: New business sells 17K donuts opening weekend

CASSOPOLIS — Local residents dough not knead to worry, there’s enough dough to go around. New donut shop Diamond Dough & Co., 21502 Shore Acres ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 3:37 pm

Dowagiac

Reserved seats to return to Dowagiac football; new baseball field named after Hagen

DOWAGIAC — A long-held tradition is returning to local football games. The Dowagiac Union School board on Wednesday unanimously approved the return of reserved seats ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:55 am

Cassopolis

‘You might just save a life:’ Army veteran, county leader shares traumas of war

DOWAGIAC — With a crowd lining the streets of downtown Dowagiac, a local veteran delivered a Memorial Day message: If a veteran opens up to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 5:13 am

Business

‘Overwhelmingly grateful’: OAK + ASH owners reflect on opening day

DOWAGIAC — No advance notice, no problem. Local residents were champing at the bit for a bite of BBQ. Despite giving no warning to the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 1:40 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Police Log: May 25-June 1

May 25  9:35 a.m. – Depot/Beeson, Traffic Stop 12:57 p.m. – 55000 Block Colby, Assault Complaint 2:05 p.m. – 100 Block Andrew, Civil Dispute 3:40 ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 5:02 pm

News

Faces of remembrance: Patriotism on display at Memorial Day events

DOWAGIAC — Local residents young and old showed their patriotism during Memorial Day events in Dowagiac on Monday.   From the Memorial Day Parade through ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:53 pm

Community News

Dowagiac hosts Memorial Day parade – GALLERY

DOWAGIAC — Veterans, city leaders and members of the community gathered for a day of remembrance to cap off an extended holiday weekend.  The city ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:51 pm

Dowagiac

VIDEO: Bagpipe band plays ‘Amazing Grace’ at Memorial Day service

DOWAGIAC — A day of remembrance was capped off by a fixture of southwest Michigan. After participating in the Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 30, 2022 4:58 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac student wins Future Chef competition; SOTM named

DOWAGIAC — In March, the Sodexo Future Chef competition returned to Dowagiac schools after a two-year COVID hiatus. At Monday’s regular Dowagiac School Board meeting, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, May 28, 2022 7:00 am

Community News

Post office collects 4,000 pounds of food for local pantries

DOWAGIAC — Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America participate in the largest one-day food drive ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 27, 2022 4:00 pm

Community News

Lyons Industries donates $2,000 toward fireworks

DOWAGIAC — This year’s Fourth of July fireworks show is one step closer to reality after a donation from a local business. Lyons Industries donated ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 27, 2022 1:24 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac summer concert lineup, vendors revealed

DOWAGIAC — “It doesn’t matter what you wear, as long as you are there … there will be laughing, singing, and music swinging.”  While folks ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 26, 2022 1:59 pm

Business

Cassopolis set to host Beach Bash next weekend

CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and a beer garden to live music and fireworks, one local community is pulling out all the stops for its ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 26, 2022 8:20 am

Dowagiac

Six longtime Dowagiac school employees retire; four hired

DOWAGIAC — The carousel of educators and school employees in one local school district continues to turn.  At its regular meeting on Monday, the Dowagiac ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:12 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac increases property tax millage in 2022-23 budget

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council on Monday hosted a public hearing on a property tax increase of .5763 mills as part of the 2022-23 ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:25 pm

Cass County

County to purchase police jet skis; Sheriff announces new hires

CASS COUNTY — A nationwide shortage of jet skis is forcing local law enforcement find an alternative route to keep the local lakes safe this ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 8:20 am

Business

OAK + ASH BBQ offers sneak peek inside new restaurant

DOWAGIAC — Relics of local history have been placed on the walls, the smoker has been fired up and taste testing is underway as the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:45 pm

Community News

Dowagiac nonprofit seeks donations ahead of July 1 fireworks

DOWAGIAC — Independence Day is fast approaching, and a local nonprofit is seeking donations as it prepares to host its explosive celebration.  The Young Professionals ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 23, 2022 6:06 pm

Dowagiac

SMC Board of Trustees meets new MCCA President

DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees met the new Michigan Community College Association president at its regular meeting May 11 on the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 23, 2022 7:00 am

Business

Crafts, cats and laughs: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts artisan market – GALLERY

CASSOPOLIS — With a cool breeze sweeping across the plain, vendors from across Michiana descended on a local venue for a day of cats, crafts, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 23, 2022 4:29 am

News

Palisades nuclear facility shuts down early after performance issue

VAN BUREN COUNTY — A nuclear power plant set to be permanently closed at the end of the month has been closed 11 days early. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, May 21, 2022 8:00 am

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