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Business

Dowagiac facility earns Best of Senior Living award

DOWAGIAC – A local assisted living facility has earned a national award for high ratings among residents and family members.  Forest Glen Assisted Living, 29601 ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 11, 2022 7:00 am

Business

The Baker’s Rhapsody co-owner joins Chamber board

DOWAGIAC — After seeing business at his downtown store boom during local events over the past few years, one local man has decided to join ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 10, 2022 7:28 pm

Business

Dowagiac barbershop seeks apprentice after new state law enacted

DOWAGIAC — A new state law that took effect this month has one local business owner trying out a different method to fill an opening ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:33 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac Conservation Club to host 25th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous

DOWAGIAC — An upcoming local event is set to celebrate a quarter century as a fixture in the community, and it does it all for ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 9:06 am

Cass County

Dowagiac’s 25th annual Ice Time a boon for downtown business

DOWAGIAC — For residents and businesses alike, cabin fever met its match on Saturday during an annual winter festival. With the sun shining on several ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, February 7, 2022 8:37 am

Dowagiac

Feed the Hungry program thanks community for nearly $44,000 raised

DOWAGIAC — After all its contributions were added up, a local charity campaign exceeded expectations once again, and expressed its gratitude to the community. The ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, February 4, 2022 11:30 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac seeking partners for old school redevelopment, downtown apartments

DOWAGIAC — Two city-owned properties are primed for new projects, and all that is needed are partners willing to take on the project. The city ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 3, 2022 1:16 pm

Dowagiac

Local woman shares passion for diabetes outreach with Dowagiac Rotary Club

DOWAGIAC – After her own experience living with Type 1 diabetes, one local woman is on a mission to help others with the disease. Dowagiac ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, February 3, 2022 9:10 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac welcomes new deputy fire chief

DOWAGIAC — Instead of passing the torch, the former leader of the local fire department has passed his helmet to the next in command. After ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:22 am

Business

Family fun center, liquor store to occupy former Shopko space

DOWAGIAC — The new owners of a long-vacant building intend to bring fun for all ages – as well as a familiar retailer – to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:11 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac deputy fire chief, lieutenant retire

DOWAGIAC — When Robert ‘Smitty’ Smith was just getting started with the Dowagiac Fire Department in 1990, he was commuting from Three Rivers. Before too ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:22 am

High school basketball

Buchanan boys win thriller for fifth straight; girls pitch second-half shutout 

After losing five of six games to start the season, Buchanan boys basketball coach Reid McBeth said his team didn’t have enough composure at the ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:15 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac fifth grader raises $760 for youth girls basketball program

DOWAGIAC — When fifth-grader Kennedy Dwyer learned that one of her friends could not afford the $20 to participate in the local youth basketball program, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:16 am

Dowagiac

Silver Creek Planning Commission considers change to zoning ordinance

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — After several recent hearings, one local government commission is ready to make a change to one of its ordinances. Upon request ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:38 am

Dowagiac

Town and Country Garden Club donates $500 each to Dowagiac nonprofits

DOWAGIAC — After years of receiving financial support from the community for projects, one local organization decided to give back with the largest donation in ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:25 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac City Council purchases 511 S. Front St., approves Ice Time for Feb. 5

DOWAGIAC — A development project near downtown Dowagiac is one step closer to reality thanks to a property that became available earlier than expected. At ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:27 pm

High school basketball

Cassopolis girls win physical battle, boys trounce Marcellus on homecoming

It was a tale of two games on homecoming Friday night at Cassopolis High School, but both ended in wins for the host team. Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:47 am

Cass County

Lawsuit accuses Cass County of gerrymandering

CASSOPOLIS — The latest map of commissioner districts drawn by Cass County leaders has come under fire. A lawsuit filed in November against the Cass ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, January 21, 2022 10:56 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac schools report 78 COVID cases since beginning of semester

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect COVID-19 numbers released Thursday.  DOWAGIAC — As COVID-19 continues to impact school operations across Cass County, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, January 20, 2022 9:07 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Board of Education splits vote on superintendent evaluation

DOWAGIAC — From 6:52 p.m. Monday evening until 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, at least a dozen teachers and district parents sat in the hallways of Dowagiac ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:09 pm

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Lillian Waggoner crowned Miss Buchanan 2022

BUCHANAN — When Lillian Waggoner was crowned Little Miss Buchanan years ago, she remembered looking up to the Miss Buchanan winner and thinking “This is ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, January 17, 2022 8:43 am

High school basketball

Late defensive effort lifts Brandywine to comeback win over Buchanan

Down by six points with about four minutes remaining on the road against a conference rival, Brandywine boys basketball coach Nathan Knapp called timeout. Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:15 am

Business

Industry employee shares how cannabis helped her kick opioids

DOWAGIAC — With the emergence of cannabis operations across Cass County in 2021, one such business owner is on a new year’s mission to educate ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, January 13, 2022 3:06 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac schools name December Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school in December. Nominated by teachers ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:50 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac modifies, expands Housing Incentive Plan

DOWAGIAC — Applicants who wish to apply for government funds for home improvements will now potentially have access to additional funds. At its first meeting ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 9:23 am

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