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Cass County

Cassopolis to allow drive-through cannabis sales, use tax money for road work

CASSOPOLIS — After recent changes to cannabis administration rules in Michigan, a local government has decided to follow suit. At its regular meeting on Monday, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 2:58 pm

Community News

Arborist to oversee ‘judicious’ tree maintenance project in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — City leaders are bringing in an expert to provide guidance for an upcoming maintenance project. The Dowagiac City Council on Monday approved a ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 8:00 pm

Business

Developers giving former Lincoln School another life

DOWAGIAC — A building unoccupied for nearly a decade will finally see redevelopment. The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution on Monday to authorize an ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 1:27 pm

Berrien County

Homeowners hit by COVID-19 hardship may qualify for $25,000

MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass County residents who have endured financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now have an opportunity for relief, and employees ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, March 28, 2022 5:02 pm

Cass County

Cass County approves grant applications for TK Lawless Park improvements

CASSOPOLIS — A popular county park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities.  The Cass County Board of Commissioners on Mar. 17 approved two ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, March 25, 2022 12:57 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac High School to host career fair, public invited

DOWAGIAC — Local students and community members have an opportunity to explore new career paths next week. Dowagiac Union High School is set to host ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, March 25, 2022 8:00 am

Business

Sister Lakes Brewing shows off new Town Hall at Chamber event

SISTER LAKES — A local brewery got a chance to show off its new banquet hall to local leaders. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce held ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:00 pm

Business

Sister Lakes Brewing to release Ukrainian stout, donate to relief efforts

SISTER LAKES — When Pravda Brewery in Lviv, Ukraine opened their recipe books and called on brewers around the world to raise awareness and funds ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:20 am

Cass County

Cass County courts employees retain defined benefit pension plan

CASSOPOLIS — As county officials seek to implement new retirement plans for the county’s union employees, one union has negotiated for its members to retain ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 4:25 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac church to host Easter rummage and bake sale

From Fabergé eggs and antique garden tools to fresh-baked pies, one local church is gearing up for another event. Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:59 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac board approves roofing projects; February students of the month named

DOWAGIAC — A long-planned school repair project has taken a step toward completion. The Dowagiac Union School Board on Monday approved a district-wide roofing project ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:03 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac deputy superintendent leaving district after 37 years

DOWAGIAC — After decades of service to local students, a familiar face is leaving Dowagiac to pursue a new opportunity. The Dowagiac Union School Board ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:00 am

Dowagiac Union Schools

Dowagiac Middle School students to create city flag designs

Local middle school art students are ready to show their civic pride Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, March 21, 2022 11:33 am

Community News

Good Day Sunshine: Soaring BMX rider highlights active day in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The calendar may still say winter, but local residents were outdoors in full force on the warmest day of the year so far. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 17, 2022 2:45 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Drama to present dystopian high school musical ‘Ranked’

DOWAGIAC — Pain is temporary, grades last forever.  Such is the mindset in the world of the dystopian school musical “Ranked” which is set to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 17, 2022 12:45 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis police receive raise from village

CASSOPOLIS — At Monday’s meeting, the village council approved a police union contract including about a 10-percent wage increase and an increase in retirement contribution, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00 am

Cass County

Cassopolis approves Hydro Aluminum grant application

CASSOPOLIS — With an international company set to break ground and create local jobs, the economic development and sustainability of Cassopolis is forging ahead in ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:12 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac approves grant applications for parks projects, bridge repair

DOWAGIAC — A long-awaited project connecting two city parks is one step closer to reality.  The Dowagiac City Council on Monday approved resolutions authorizing applications ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:35 pm

Dowagiac

Pokagon, Silver Creek Townships approve council salaries, budgets

DOWAGIAC — Two local government bodies have approved salary changes for board members. Following its yearly budget meeting on Wednesday, the Pokagon Township Board of ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:23 pm

Community News

Dowagiac accepting submissions for official city flag

DOWAGIAC — When Dowagiac City Council Member Patrick Bakeman was running for the position in 2017, one of his neighbors said she would be happy ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:40 pm

Cass County

Cassopolis Family Clinic buys county building, plans expansion in Niles

CASSOPOLIS — A local network of health care providers is expanding. The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network, provider of healthcare needs for nearly 13,000 patients in ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:01 am

Cass County

County shelter vaccinates 137 animals; Road Commission thanks board

CASSOPOLIS — It wasn’t raining cats and dogs, but more than 100 animals descended upon a local event in February.  During the regular meeting of ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 7:41 pm

Cassopolis Education

S-W-E-E-P: Edwardsburg dominates county spelling bee

DOWAGIAC — Words and letters buzzed through the halls of Southwestern Michigan College on Friday, as students in one local school district spelled their way ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 9:00 am

Berrien County

Lawn in order: Prosecutor comments on ‘major’ meth bust; suspects named

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with names of the suspects. CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz likens the war on drugs to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 2:00 am

Cass County

Cass County commission urges state to fully return to in-person operations

CASSOPOLIS — With the majority of businesses, schools and agencies statewide having returned to in-person operations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cass County ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, March 7, 2022 1:17 pm

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