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Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Schools approves teacher contract

DOWAGIAC — After months of negotiations, Dowagiac teachers finally have a contract. During its regular meeting on Monday, the Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 10:38 am

Dowagiac

Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department hosts appreciation banquet

DOWAGIAC — Whether its members are brand new or have put in more than 45 years of service, one local fire department showed its appreciation ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 9:09 am

Cassopolis

Stone Lake Ice Fishing Bowl set for Jan. 29

CASSOPOLIS — Organizers of an upcoming winter event are hoping if the ice is right, community members will be ready to get left out in ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, January 10, 2022 9:34 am

Community News

Sister Lakes residents share snowy scenes; 21 inches in Bainbridge Twp.

SISTER LAKES — As the greater Dowagiac area was blanketed in snow late Thursday night and Friday morning, area residents took to social media to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, January 7, 2022 5:38 pm

Dowagiac

Warriors Oath, Lowe’s donate new stove to local navy veteran

SISTER LAKES – With the help of some community members, a local charity and an appliance store, one local veteran has a brand-new stove to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, January 7, 2022 10:02 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Schools announce Thursday closure

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District announced late Wednesday that all district schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 6 due to inclement weather conditions. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:19 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis looks to continue ‘movement forward’ in 2022

CASSOPOLIS – From the economic growth to the transformation of the downtown, Cassopolis underwent dramatic changes in the past year. Just after the first of ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 10:58 am

Berrien County

Pokagon citizen honors nearly 500 fallen officers with Christmas Eve vigil

BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. — After being shot in the line of duty years ago, one Pokagon Band citizen is making it his duty to honor ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, December 30, 2021 2:41 pm

Dowagiac

Daughter of longest-serving Dowagiac postmaster retires after 37 years with USPS

DOWAGIAC — After nearly four decades and hundreds of thousands of miles driven, one local woman has delivered her last piece of mail. Rural Postal ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, December 30, 2021 8:10 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac city manager talks busy 2021, looks ahead to future

DOWAGIAC – The year 2021 was an eventful one for the city of Dowagiac. From new businesses opening, to many parks projects and the repurposing ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 pm

Leader Columnists

PHOTO COLUMN: Stop to smell the roses

As a community newspaper reporter, most of my time is spent sniffing out stories I believe the community wants to read and deserves to know. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 9:56 am

Dowagiac

PHOTO STORY: Feed the Hungry campaign raises more than $40,000 for local food banks

DOWAGIAC — The 12th annual C. Wimberley Feed the Hungry campaign began with flashing lights and sirens, and finished the same way. The campaign, which ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:13 am

Dowagiac

Man calls for pedestrian safety arm after train kills disabled father

DOWAGIAC – The son of a Dowagiac resident struck and killed by a high-speed train is calling for better safety measures at pedestrian train crossings. ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 9:37 am

Cass County

COA members perform holiday play ‘The Thirteenth Cookie’

CASSOPOLIS — Members of a local organization injected some Christmas cheer into the community with a special performance over the weekend. With dozens in attendance ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 8:57 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Fire Department helps Toys for Tots reach record donations

CASSOPOLIS — Local children in need of Christmas toys will not be disappointed this year, thanks to the help of several local organizations. In a ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, December 20, 2021 4:44 pm

High school basketball

Niles basketball teams turn up the defense, cruise past Allegan

The Niles boys and girls basketball teams are heading into the holiday break with some momentum. Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:43 am

Dowagiac

Deer camp brotherhood keeps spirits high for Dowagiac man with terminal illness

DOWAGIAC — From September through January of any given year, a local group of hunters can almost always be found among the trophy-antler-lined walls of ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, December 17, 2021 10:18 am

Cass County

Health department educator talks COVID hospitalizations, vaccine, masks

DOWAGIAC — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the state, Cass County remains the least vaccinated county in Michigan – and one local health ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:38 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac schools name November Students of the Month

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

by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:20 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac teachers issue vote of no confidence in superintendent, walk out of board meeting

DOWAGIAC — The battle between Dowagiac teachers and the district school board is showing no signs of slowing down.   During the monthly Dowagiac Union School ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 1:50 pm

High school basketball

Buchanan falls to Berrien Springs in final seconds of its conference opener

The Buchanan boys basketball team battled, but ultimately came up one shot short of victory in the final moments against BCS Athletic Conference Red Division ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, December 11, 2021 9:42 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac woman celebrates 100th birthday

DOWAGIAC — One local woman never thought she would live to see her 100th birthday, but now that she is almost there, she would like ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, December 10, 2021 8:30 am

Dowagiac

Limnologist appointed to Silver Creek Planning Commission

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A local township’s board members agreed that despite having more quality candidates for an open position than they had ever seen, ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, December 9, 2021 2:57 pm

Business

Chamber welcomes new event space Venue 132 to downtown Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Instead of a ribbon-cutting ceremony when new businesses open, the Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce has been hosting ribbon-tying ceremonies as of late to ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, December 9, 2021 9:44 am

Dowagiac

Elementary Christmas musical prompts social media controversy, district response

DOWAGIAC — A colorful title and themes of inclusion turned one local elementary school’s recent holiday program into a social media debate. Days before Kincheloe ... Read more

by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:24 pm

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