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Dowagiac

Sister Lakes farmer rescues local barbershop building

While he may be a farmer by trade, one look inside lifelong Sister Lakes resident Bill Krohne’s barn demonstrates a passion that extends beyond his ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, June 8, 2017 11:02 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: John Grinnell, Niles Kiwanis Club

John Grinnell, of Niles, is a retired certified personal accountant and a founding member of the Niles Kiwanis Club. He currently serves as treasurer with ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:36 am

News

Student eye exam legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Proos

LANSING — Sen. John Proos has co-sponsored legislation that would ensure Michigan students who fail a vision screening would get a comprehensive eye exam. “It ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:31 am

News

Michiganders encouraged to make emergency kits for pets

LANSING — In honor of June as National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging Michiganders to ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:30 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — June 5-6

Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to June 5-6: June 5 5 a.m. — 300 block McOmber, juvenile complaint 9 a.m. — ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:28 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac begins flushing hydrants for summer

Dowagiac firefighters will be spend the next several weeks getting their feet wet, as the city flushes out local fire hydrants. Last Wednesday, local firefighters ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:23 am

Business

Borgess-Lee hosting annual health fair Friday

For many people, the onset of potentially life devastating medical conditions like diabetes or hypertension seemingly comes out of nowhere, without any obvious symptoms. However, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:23 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac community mural project kicks off

It is not every day one can see a pair of artists, a fifth-grader and a judge working together on the same project. People passing ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

One Story committee reflects on successful year

Organizers with the 2017 One Story program recently closed the cover on yet another successful year. Late last month, the communitywide reading program capped this ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Foundation hosting spaghetti dinner and silent auction

The Old Rugged Cross Foundation is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, June 9 at Pokagon United Methodist Church. Doors will open ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, June 5, 2017 11:05 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log – June 1-2

June 1 8:20 a.m. — 300 block Oak, crossing guard detail 9:20 a.m. — 300 block N. Lowe, suspicious situation 10:35 a.m. — W. Telegraph/Parsonage, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, June 5, 2017 11:01 am

Dowagiac

Upcoming events at the Cass County COA

The Cass County COA has planned a number of activities for next week at its Dowagiac location, Front Street Crossing, at 227 S. Front St. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, June 5, 2017 10:59 am

Cass County

Teenager sentenced for stealing from cars

A teenager will spend some time in county jail after stealing items from the inside of unlocked vehicles in Dowagiac last winter. Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, June 5, 2017 10:53 am

Dowagiac

More than 130 Chieftains graduate during Sunday’s commencement

For many of Dowagiac Union High School senior Douglas VanTuyle’s classmates, Sunday’s graduation ceremony marked a time to celebrate, as they officially began their lives ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, June 5, 2017 10:50 am

Letters to the Editor

County should save the historic courthouse

Soon, the Cass County Board of Commissioners will be voting on the fate of the historic courthouse in downtown Cassopolis, either to keep the courthouse ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, June 2, 2017 10:51 am

Dowagiac

Union High hosting 2017 commencement Sunday

The next batch of Chieftains will take their first steps into adulthood Sunday afternoon, as Dowagiac Union High School hosts its 2017 commencement. The ceremony ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, June 2, 2017 10:34 am

Dowagiac

Registration begins for second annual Open Header Cruise

After getting off to a roaring start last summer, organizers with Dowagiac’s Open Header Cruise for the Cause are not content with merely coasting along ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, June 2, 2017 10:32 am

Cass County

County dispatch preparing to activate new 911 system

County law enforcement will soon flip the switch on a useful — and potentially lifesaving — new upgrade to the emergency dispatch system. Cass County ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:00 am

Obituaries

Sharron Woods, of Dowagiac

Jan. 8, 1956 — May 23, 2017 Sharron R. Woods, 61, of Dowagiac, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, due to injuries sustained in an ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

City looking for pieces to decorate downtown

After relying on the creativity and skill of local companies to design and construct last year’s improvements to the downtown, Dowagiac leaders are seeking the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

SMC supports Fourth of July fireworks

The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac recently accepted a pair of donations for the organization’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display, which will be on ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 6:44 pm

Cass County

Commissioners to discuss plan for vintage courthouse June 13

After spending several months doing their homework, members of the Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet early next month to begin ironing out a ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:45 am

Cass County

County discusses repair work to ailing parking lots

A bumpy ride may still be ahead for the Cass County maintenance director’s mission to repair the county’s ailing parking lots. Dave Dickey, head of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:42 am

Dowagiac

Former guard of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier speaks at Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade

The hue of the crisp skies above was not the only shade of blue that dominated the streets of downtown Monday morning. Hundreds of Dowagiac ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Rotary Paul Harris Fellow award

Dowagiac Rotarian Marilu Franks (left) presents the club’s Paul Harris Fellow award to current Dowagiac Rotary President Sandra Bessey during the club’s meeting Thursday at ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, May 26, 2017 10:28 am

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