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Cass County

Sheriff: Distracted driving led to fatal crashes

CASS COUNTY — After three people were killed on local roads within a three-day span, law enforcement is stressing the importance of road safety.  Cass ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 20, 2022 6:03 pm

Cass County

Cass County honors fallen deputy at memorial event

CASSOPOLIS — Nearly 22 years ago, Cass County Deputy Shane Britton died while responding to a call for assistance. To this day, he remains the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 20, 2022 2:59 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac students receive more than $860K in scholarships

DOWAGIAC — Prior to their upcoming graduation, local high school students headed to college got a big financial lift to use toward the future of ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 19, 2022 3:33 pm

Dowagiac

Young Professionals to host Mommy-Son event Saturday

DOWAGIAC — The time has come for moms and sons to join for tons of fun.  The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac is set to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:30 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Drama wins best choreography, performs at Wave Awards

BENTON HARBOR — With the red carpet rolled out, local high school drama programs got the star treatment this week at a southwest Michigan awards ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:48 pm

Business

Performing arts theater, coffee roaster set to open downtown Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — From art and music to coffee and sweet treats, the new occupants of a long-vacant building are preparing to excite all the senses ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 2:39 am

Business

Former Zeke’s space transforms as new BBQ joint prepares to open

DOWAGIAC — An iconic downtown building has gotten a facelift – inside and out – ahead of the opening of a new restaurant.  After taking ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 1:56 pm

Cass County

Michigan court: Cass County district map illegal, must be redrawn

DOWAGIAC — Cass County officials are headed back to the drawing board, and one local man’s claims of gerrymandering have been validated. In the case ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 4:32 am

Cassopolis

Local schools, businesses receive United Way awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional nonprofit has acknowledged local businesses and schools for their generosity and community contributions.   The United Way of Southwest Michigan ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 16, 2022 8:30 pm

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Local royalty, bands shine at 116th Blossomtime Parade

ST. JOSEPH — With redbud trees in full bloom and a cool breeze dusting pollen across the landscape, the 116th annual Blossomtime Festival came to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 16, 2022 2:29 am

Dowagiac

New SMC auto teaching tool built for diagnostics, not speed

DOWAGIAC — With a wheeled frame, an accelerator and a steering wheel, it looks like something Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor rigged up for bed-racing. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, May 14, 2022 12:00 pm

Community News

Imperial Furniture reflects on 60 family-owned years in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Sixty years ago, Russ and Eleanor Klapchuk opened Imperial Bedding in a small space that would later be known as the Zeke’s Restaurant ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 13, 2022 1:57 pm

Cassopolis

Under the microscope: Cassopolis leaders hear highs, lows of tourism report

CASSOPOLIS — The undercover tourists have delivered their results – the good, the bad and a plan of action to strengthen the community.  First Impressions ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 12, 2022 5:51 pm

Cass County

Cassopolis ranch to host wild horse, burro adoption event

CASSOPOLIS —  Local residents interested in taking home a wild horse are in luck, thanks to a government program.  The Bureau of Land Management is ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 12, 2022 4:16 pm

Dowagiac

‘Massive debris field’ from semi crash closes highway

HARTFORD TWP. — A traffic accident involving two semi-trucks closed a major highway overnight.   Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reports deputies were dispatched ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 12, 2022 11:19 am

Community News

Dowagiac summer concerts to return with new location, new music, food vendors

DOWAGIAC — Let there be songs – and smells – to fill the air.   Dowagiac’s Music in the Park summer concert series is set to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 2:36 pm

Community News

Dowagiac approves grant application for water main replacement

DOWAGIAC — An infrastructure project years in the making is one step closer to reality.  The Dowagiac City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7:00 am

Dowagiac

Edwardsburg students earn SMC math and science awards

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Math and Science Department paid tribute to two standout students from Edwardsburg, Aimee Lambert and Benjamen Miller.  Lambert received the Darrin ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:51 pm

Community News

Dowagiac creates absentee vote counting board; hosts voter forum

DOWAGIAC — After the surge of absentee voting in the 2020 elections across the country, Dowagiac is taking an extra step to ensure efficient and ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 5:27 pm

Cass County

Cass County legalizes ORV use on roads; county fee removed

CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road is about to take on a new meaning in Cass County. After listening to members of the public and ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:00 am

News Main

Cass County residents report black bear sighting, DNR confirms

CASS COUNTY — The black bear population in Michigan is on the rise, and while most of the animals reside in the forested northern regions ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 9, 2022 6:38 pm

Berrien County

GALLERY: Hundreds march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

GRAND RAPIDS — Hundreds of indigenous people and allies from across Michigan gathered Thursday at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids for a march through the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 6, 2022 6:50 pm

Dowagiac

Firefighters train on mobile structure; DFD to host BBQ May 14

DOWAGIAC — On International Firefighters Day, local departments took some time to train for how to save more lives in the event of a fire.   ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 6, 2022 4:07 pm

Berrien County

Tri-County Head Start to celebrate 50 years of serving children

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In 1972, Orion Flowers started Tri-County Head Start with a vision to change the lives of the most vulnerable children and families ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 5, 2022 5:36 pm

College

Dowagiac Drama nominated for nine Wave Awards; to perform at ceremony

DOWAGIAC — Local high school drama students will get a taste of the Tony Awards this month, thanks to a first-time regional award show. The ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 5, 2022 5:17 am

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