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Cassopolis

Cassopolis Ranger Band takes first place in Otsego competition

CASSOPOLIS — For the fourth time in the last five annual Otsego Band Invitationals, the Cassopolis Ranger Band marched away with a Class D first-place ... Read more

by Submitted, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 11:03 am

Dowagiac

SMC’s Futures Fair explores careers, technology

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern  Michigan College’s career-exploration Futures Fair Sept. 25 was designed to help SMC students discover academic programs and career pathways. This year’s theme, ... Read more

by Submitted, Monday, September 30, 2024 10:48 am

Obituaries

Hector “Jim” Rocha

July 23, 1934 – September 13, 2024 Hector Armando “Jim” Rocha, 90, of Wilder, Tennessee, died September 13, 2024. His life began July 23, 1934, ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 27, 2024 8:47 am

Business

Decorate Dowagiac Committee aims to amp up city décor

Dowagiac — A new committee, Decorate Dowagiac, announced Thursday its mission of building upon and enhancing the City of Dowagiac’s traditional holiday streetscape decorations.    “Our ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:45 am

Obituaries

Timmy “Tim” Dan Newton

Timmy “Tim” Dan Newton, 65, of Cassopolis, died suddenly Tuesday September 24, 2024, in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began March 6, ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:28 am

Obituaries

Laura Skillings

Laura Skillings, 61, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on September 5, 2024, after a month long illness. The youngest of three, Laura was known for ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:20 am

Obituaries

Robert S. Campbell

July 28, 1936 – September 19, 2024  Robert S. Campbell, 88, of Dowagiac, passed away on Thursday evening, September 19, 2024, at his home with ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:16 am

Dowagiac

Hundreds attend SMC’s first daytime College Fair

DOWAGIAC — Contrary to the multitude of undecideds among more than 350 high school students attending Southwestern Michigan College’s College Fair Sept. Contrary to the ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:29 pm

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Democrat

You know better. If we want to keep Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Obamacare, public schools, unions, marry we want, and decisions over our bodies–Vote Democrat. ... Read more

by Submitted, Saturday, September 21, 2024 9:49 am

Obituaries

Kennedi R. Webster

September 12, 2005 – September 15, 2024 Kennedi Ranee Webster, 19, of Muncie, Indiana, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the result of a tragic ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:40 am

Obituaries

Selessie Winters

January 15, 1929 – August 31, 2024 Selessie Moore “Ma” Winters, died peacefully August 31, 2024 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:33 am

Obituaries

Harriette West

October 12, 1938 – September 15, 2024 Harriette A. West, 85, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 15, 2024, at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow, ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:19 am

Obituaries

Terry Fosdick

April 2, 1955 – September 13, 2024 Terry Roxanne Fosdick, 69, of Cassopolis, passed away Friday afternoon, September 13, 2024, at Bronson LakeView Hospital in ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:09 am

News

LMC honors legacy of founding athletic director, coach

BENTON HARBOR — Fifty years ago, Liz Miller founded Lake Michigan College’s women’s athletics program and began a 17-year career of fostering an environment where ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:35 am

Obituaries

Houmphanh “Sam” Ratsamy

June 11, 1956 – August 31, 2024 Houmphanh “Sam” Ratsamy, 68, of Cassopolis, passed peacefully August 31, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s presence. ... Read more

by Submitted, Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00 am

Community News

US-12 and M-51 changes as rebuilding progresses in Niles

NILES — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has changed traffic patterns on US-12 and M-51 in Niles, as the rebuilding project moves into the ... Read more

by Submitted, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:59 am

Obituaries

Sherry Elaine Hartsell Hilden

November 28, 1937 – August 28, 2024 Sherry Elaine Hartsell Hilden, 86, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Her life began November 28, ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 am

Obituaries

George Kirkendall

November 27, 1934 – September 5, 2024  George Warren Kirkendall, 89, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2024, in the comfort of his family’s ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 13, 2024 8:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan schools celebrate Hall of Fame inductees

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees Donald Pears, Michael Greene and Ronald Stone during halftime of the football team’s ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:42 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis village manager receives Community Builder Award

ANN ARBOR — Cassopolis Village Manager Emilie LaGrow received the Michigan Municipal League’s Community Builder Award Tuesday at the league’s Board of Trustees Dinner as ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:45 am

Obituaries

Roger “Rod” Smith

October 26, 1936 – August 28, 2024 Roger also known as “Rod” A. C. Smith, 87, of Cassopolis, died peacefully August 28, 2024. His life ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 am

Obituaries

Elayne Stafford McCartney

May 10, 1933 – January 1, 2024 Elayne Stafford McCartney died in Provo, Utah on January 1, 2024, at the age of 90, while she ... Read more

by Submitted, Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine podcast to return next week

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools has announced the launch of the second year of the district’s podcast, “Cat Chat” is set for Wednesday, ... Read more

by Submitted, Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:15 am

Community News

Two arrested in Dowagiac for drug possession

DOWAGIAC — Two people were placed under arrest Tuesday after drugs were found inside their vehicle, according to the Dowagiac Police Department.  The Cass County ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:33 am

Berrien County

Lake Michigan College celebrates first Police Academy graduating class in 40 years

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College recognized 14 recruits last week for successfully completing the College’s first Police Academy session in 42 years. The Academy, ... Read more

by Submitted, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:01 am

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