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Brandywine Education

Insurance company lends hand to local teachers

While local school districts try to provide educators will all the resources they need to prepare the next generation, often times there simply is not ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 8:00 am

News

AG releases update on Michigan’s Equifax investigation

LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Monday that his consumer protection team has released an update to the Equifax Breach Consumer Alert providing ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 9, 2017 6:39 pm

Dowagiac

Professor describes relationship between Indians, colonialists

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These three inalienable rights, famously etched into parchment by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, October 6, 2017 9:54 am

Business

Under the Harvest Moon offers great time for children

Organizers say families who take their children to Under the Harvest Moon on Saturday, Oct. 14, in downtown Dowagiac will make their festival experience even ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 5, 2017 10:50 am

Cass County

EDC looking to take charge of vintage courthouse project

CASSOPOLIS — Yet another direction on where Cass County leaders may take its ongoing project to save the 1899 courthouse is now on the table. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 5, 2017 10:23 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Bill Teeter, Four Flags Apple Festival

Bill Teeter, of Niles, is a retiree who has served as a volunteer with the Four Flags Apple Festival for the past several years. He ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 10:18 am

Cass County

Commissioners discuss possible fixes to ailing parking lots

CASSOPOLIS — An issue that has continued to fall through the cracks in recent years was once again brought to the attention of county leaders ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 9:57 am

Business

New owners to reopen Spruce Ridge golf course in spring

DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the dedication of a Cass County couple, one of Dowagiac’s most beloved golf courses will be teeing up for the next chapter ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 9:55 am

Dowagiac

Local nonprofit to auction off miniature house Saturday

DOWAGIAC — People will have a chance this weekend to purchase a first-of-its-kind miniature house — as well as to make an important investment in the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 9:36 am

Cass County

Annual Harvest Festival enjoys best year yet

DECATUR — The members of the Cass County Historical Society know how to throw one heckuva house party, judging by the packed lawns and confines of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 9:33 am

Business

Dowagiac greenhouse selling autumn flowers

The dark red of a crisp apple. The rich auburn of falling leaves. The vibrant orange of a newly carved jack-o’-lantern. These are the iconic ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 2, 2017 11:26 am

Dowagiac

Pokagon Band, library team up for new reading program

Two local institutions have recently teamed up to give children throughout the community a chance to learn more about the history and culture of Dowagiac’s ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 2, 2017 11:01 am

Dowagiac

PHOTO GALLERY: Dowagiac Homecoming parade

Chieftain Pride was on display in the streets of Dowagiac in full force this afternoon, as the traditional Dowagiac Union High School Homecoming parade kicked off once again, shortly ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, September 29, 2017 6:45 pm

Dowagiac

Homecoming parade returns Friday

DOWAGIAC — Whether they are dressed in their pajamas in the middle of class, passing around a baby bottle using only their feet or riding ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, September 29, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Union High School placed on lockdown

Officers from several local law enforcement agencies were dispatched to Dowagiac Union High School Thursday morning, after school officials were told that a student claimed ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, September 28, 2017 6:04 pm

Uncategorized

Dowagiac Union High placed on lockdown

Authorities placed Dowagiac Union High School on lockdown this morning, after a student reportedly saw a weapon on school grounds. Officers with the Dowagiac Police ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, September 28, 2017 11:56 am

Dowagiac

Borgess-Lee offering drive-in flu clinic

As the old adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In the case of the flu bug, spending several minutes ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Former SMC professor charged with sexual misconduct

Update: Corrected the date of the defendant’s preliminary exam.   CASSOPOLIS — A former Southwestern Michigan College professor is facing several counts of criminal sexual ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 5:54 pm

Dowagiac

Late First Christian Church member’s donation funds new elevator

While she may no longer be with her beloved congregation in body, the spirit of Sister Lakes’ late Lucile Niccum continues to live on at ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:10 am

Dowagiac

Schools hosting modern day ‘Orphan Train’ trip to Chicago

Only fitting for the city’s yearlong celebration of the 1854 arrival of the first Orphan Train to Dowagiac, a group of local students will be ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:56 am

Dowagiac

City hosting dedication ceremony for Orphan Train mural

While they have not plied their talents on the farm or in the fields this past summer, a group of dedicated members in the community ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:56 am

Dowagiac

Showing some school spirit

Students at Patrick Hamilton Elementary rolled out of bed, took off their pajamas and…changed into another pair of pajamas before they headed to school Monday ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 10:35 am

Cass County

Anti-gerrymandering group visits commissioners

A group of concerned citizens are looking to change the way the state draws up its voting districts — but they need the help of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 10:27 am

Obituaries

Evelyn Fleming, of Niles

Aug. 20, 1929 — Sept. 21, 2017 Evelyn E. Davis Fleming, 88, of Niles, passed from this life peacefully surrounded by her grandchildren on Sept. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, September 25, 2017 11:19 am

Business

Lutz’s Drive In now offering delivery, other new services

For the last 50 years, local customers have been able to enjoy Lutz’s famous pizzas and burgers either while relaxing in the confines of the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, September 25, 2017 11:04 am

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