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Dowagiac

Longtime firefighter writing his next chapter

For more than 30 years, Dowagiac’s Mike Mattix dedicated his life to the safety and wellbeing of the people in his hometown. As a captain ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Beckwith to debut production of Tony Award-winning musical Friday

The lines between fantasy and reality will become blurred onstage at the Beckwith Theatre this weekend, as the community theater debuts its production of the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Registration opens Aug. 17 for hunter safety courses

The Dowagiac Conservation Club will offer free hunter safety classes later this month on its grounds, 54551 M-51 N., 2 miles north of city limits. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 6:18 pm

Cass County

Poor weather causes slight dip in fair attendance

In spite of the warm, sunny weather experienced throughout most of last week, a spat of storms that rolled into the area last Friday sabotaged ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac man helps teen out of dire straits

Dowagiac’s David Stark is still not sure what caused him to take the scenic route on a late-night journey to his friend’s home last week ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Work continues on first phase of high school construction

In spite of an unexpected setback, the ongoing construction project at Dowagiac Union High School has continued at a steady clip. Throughout the last several ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac utility payments possibly stolen

Officers with the Dowagiac Police Department are investigating the break-in of one of the city’s utility payment drop boxes downtown, which was vandalized over the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

Fair dairy alumni show a family affair

CASSOPOLIS — Just like riding a bicycle, one never forgets how to wrangle a 1,000-plus pound farm animal after learning how as a child, as ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, August 7, 2017 10:35 am

Cass County

Midwest teaming with firefighter’s association for fair fundraiser

Volunteers with Midwest Energy Cooperative will help power up the tasting meals from fair favorite the Fireman’s Grill during the Cass County Fair this week. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 31, 2017 11:54 am

Cassopolis

Nearly 100 motorists join in second-annual cancer fundraiser

The roaring sound of rumbling engines echoed through Front Street, joined by plumes of grey smoke and smell of exhaust that wafted through downtown as ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 31, 2017 11:20 am

Cass County

Cassopolis man given 20 years for sexual assault

A Cassopolis man who prosecutors said “visited a great evil” upon a local family will spend the next 20 years locked up in a Michigan ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 31, 2017 11:17 am

Dowagiac

Cass students named fair queen, king

A pair of former Cass County Fair royalty received some upgrades to their titles this weekend. Ross Beatty High School seniors Hailey Wellman and Danny ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 31, 2017 8:58 am

Dowagiac

Rotary recognizes longtime chamber director for service

For the last 27 years, Dowagiac’s Vickie Phillipson has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the community a stronger, more vibrant place. As program ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, July 28, 2017 10:49 am

Cass County

Commissioners to decide fate of vintage courthouse next week

After years of planning and discussion surrounding the 120-year-old structure, Cass County leaders will soon make its most important decision to date on the future ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, July 28, 2017 10:48 am

Cass County

Cass County celebrates agriculture, youth at fair next week

One of Cass County’s oldest and most cherished summertime traditions returns to Cassopolis beginning next week. The 166th annual Cass County Fair will open Sunday, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:22 pm

Cass County

Sheriff’s office to bring back popular golf outing Friday

After a two-year hiatus, one of the county’s most celebrated charity events will rejoin the force later this week. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:21 pm

Dowagiac

Open Header Cruise returns Thursday to Dowagiac

A convoy of “mild to wild” vehicles will be rolling down the streets of Cassopolis and Dowagiac later this week, during the second-annual Open Header ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 9:49 am

Dowagiac

Annual book sale expected to raise more than $1,000 for library

Be it listening to an audiobook on the way to work or downloading an e-book to a tablet or e-reader while relaxing at home, there ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 9:48 am

Breaking News

South Bend man pleads guilty to Edwardsburg cold case murder

The South Bend man accused of shooting and killing his cousin in Edwardsburg nearly 40 years ago pleaded guilty to the crime Tuesday morning in Cass County ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:25 pm

Cassopolis

Public safety in brief, June 25

Two arrested on drug charges DOWAGIAC — Two men were arrested on suspicions of dealing drugs on the streets of Dowagiac Saturday, according to the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 10:53 am

Cass County

County developing plan to meet defense lawyer standards

The county is looking to step up the quality of court-appointed legal services it provides to area defendants, in line with new standards from the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 10:50 am

Dowagiac

Area students improve their acting skills through SMC program

Students from across the Michiana area are getting a taste of what life is like on stage — and on campus — this week through ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 10:50 am

Cass County

County veterans affairs director updates commission

In spite of his ongoing concerns about recent changes to how Michigan handles its funding for veterans’ benefits, Cass County Veterans Affairs Director Tom Green ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 24, 2017 9:48 am

Cass County

South Bend man gets prison for jail fight

An illegally modified piece of plastic silverware has earned a South Bend man a stint in a Michigan prison cell. Cass County Circuit Court Judge ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 24, 2017 9:47 am

Business

Summer in the City draws crowds to downtown

The sound of country music, the smell of barbecue and the sight of laughing children and smiling parents could be experienced downtown this weekend during ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, July 24, 2017 9:43 am

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