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Girls high school basketball

Return of Faith Carson, stifling defense lift Buchanan to district crown

All it took was a little defense — and a lot of Faith. Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, March 5, 2022 12:49 am

Community News

Owners of former Zeke’s restaurant space announce change

DOWAGIAC — Barred Owl BBQ is no more. But, like the mythical phoenix, a new restaurant has risen from the ashes.  Owners of the soon-to-be ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, March 4, 2022 12:53 pm

Community News

Chief Grady exhibit opens at history museum; nonprofit status approved

DOWAGIAC — Two years ago, a local museum unveiled an art exhibit with images of three influential African Americans from Dowagiac’s history. After seeing the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, March 4, 2022 7:00 am

Community News

‘Time and forgiveness’: DUHS Interim Principal talks transition, building relationships

DOWAGIAC — When Bryan Sperling arrived at Dowagiac Union High School to fill the role of assistant principal in fall 2018, he said he was ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 3, 2022 1:50 pm

Girls high school basketball

Dowagiac girls beat Benton Harbor to advance to first district title game since 2008

Down 13-4 early in the second quarter, the prospects of the Dowagiac girls basketball team advancing in the district tournament looked dim as Berrien Springs ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, March 3, 2022 7:48 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac audit shows revenue down, expenditures up

DOWAGIAC – The 2021 financial numbers are in, and the auditors have completed their work. The Dowagiac City Council heard a presentation of an audit ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 7:12 pm

Cass County

Cass County announces free rides for veterans, widows

Two government agencies have teamed up to help veterans in need of transportation. Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 2:00 pm

Blossomtime Festival

Dowagiac grad wins Miss Heart 2022, eyes future as Supreme Court Justice

If one were to ask this year’s Miss Heart of Blossomtime winner to recite the U.S. Constitution, not only could she do it, but she ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 11:47 am

Dowagiac

Winner of essay contest writes about father as hero

DOWAGIAC — More than 50 local eighth-graders submitted essays for a nationwide competition, and the two selected winners were both from girls who wrote about ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, February 28, 2022 8:00 pm

Cass County

‘Do the right thing’: George Grady’s impact as nation’s first Black police chief

DOWAGIAC — Despite having died 45 years ago, one local figure’s legacy continues to inspire a generation of local African American law enforcement officers.  George ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 25, 2022 4:31 pm

Business

Culture, faith and positivity: Dowagiac artist featured internationally for Black History Month

DOWAGIAC — A website with more than 400 million monthly viewers from around the world has placed one local artist’s work on its home page. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 25, 2022 10:34 am

Cass County

Dowagiac Education Report: Test scores down, poor students hit hardest by pandemic

DOWAGIAC — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the state of Michigan have seen a decrease in their standardized test scores, and ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:14 pm

Community News

Improv, ‘Jeeves at Sea’ to open year of comedy at Beckwith Theatre

DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on, the Beckwith Theatre Company Board of Directors noticed people becoming more stressed and tired. With their 2022 ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 24, 2022 2:45 pm

Berrien County

Experts discuss childcare workforce crisis, local impact

MICHIGAN — As parents have returned to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, a national childcare crisis has been brought front and center. Michigan leaders have ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 4:14 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac HS principal resigns, superintendent gives update

DOWAGIAC — After less than a year with the district, one local administrator is leaving her position.  The Dowagiac Union School Board on Monday approved ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 1:28 pm

Cass County

Cass County endorses Black History Month, designates ARPA funding

CORRECTION: The board did not approve a motion to dissolve the solid waste planning committee. The motion was defeated by voice vote.  CASSOPOLIS — From ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3:11 pm

Dowagiac

‘Together we can stand’: Dowagiac school board calls for unity after superintendent evaluation decision

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School Board has come to an agreement regarding the evaluation of Superintendent Jonathan Whan, and now its members seek to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:32 am

Community News

Dowagiac artist channels cotton-picking roots in latest piece

In honor of Black History Month, Leader Publications is celebrating African American leaders in business, government, arts and community involvement who are making a lasting ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 18, 2022 3:20 pm

Community News

Dowagiac doubles downtown façade improvement incentives

DOWAGIAC — Downtown business owners will now receive more city reimbursement for improving the exterior of their buildings. For the first time since 2013, the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 17, 2022 2:23 pm

Community News

Dowagiac family expresses concern about neighbor’s ‘drug house’

DOWAGIAC — One local woman and her family are fed up with their neighbors, and want the city to know about it. At the regular ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 4:16 pm

Cass County

Hunter’s Rendezvous raises $14,000 for Youth Education Fund

DOWAGIAC — Local children will have more opportunities for outdoor adventures and experiences with animals thanks to a another successful year of a local event.  ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4:06 pm

Dowagiac

House near downtown Dowagiac damaged in fire

DOWAGIAC – First responders worked together to extinguish a house fire downtown over the weekend.  At 11:14 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, emergency personnel were ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, February 14, 2022 6:03 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac official meets with state leaders, to host election security forum

DOWAGIAC — One local government official is looking to clear the air on a hotly-debated topic ahead of the 2022 election season.  Dowagiac City Clerk ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:46 am

Cass County

Free KN95 masks available at select Cass, Van Buren County locations

LAWRENCE — A local health department employee is urging residents to take advantage of an opportunity for free protective equipment. The Van Buren Cass District ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 11, 2022 4:41 pm

Community News

Silver Creek Twp. Clerk presents Sister Lakes Fire Chief with national Top 100 certificate

SILVER CREEK TWP. — A regular government meeting turned into a full-circle moment for two local officials on Wednesday. After nominating Sister Lakes Volunteer Fire ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 11, 2022 8:00 am

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