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Dowagiac

District hosting kick-off for high school construction next week

After nearly two years of planning, the sounds of saws and mulchers busily working away at the row of trees outside Dowagiac Union High School ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:29 am

Cass County

SMC student raising money for Central America expedition

While they will not have any of their trademark cookies for sale, a group of area Girl Scouts will still have plenty of treats for ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:22 am

Dowagiac

Storyteller Sam Payne to perform at 2017 Dogwood festival

A musician, actor and educator all rolled into one, professional storyteller Sam Payne wears many hats. The son of a folk singer, Payne’s journey through ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:19 am

Business

Sister Lakes Brewing Company introducing seasonal beers Friday

With Memorial Day — the unofficial start of summer — right around the corner, the staff of Sister Lakes Brewing Company are inviting the community ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, May 8, 2017 10:07 am

Cass County

Dowagiac man gets probation for meth lab

A Dowagiac man busted for cooking meth last winter will be a given a final shot to get clean and live the peaceful life he ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, May 8, 2017 9:57 am

Dowagiac

Chicago historic fiction writer featured author at 2017 Dogwood festival

Through the last several years, Chicago author Renée Rosen has made it her mission to share the rich history of The Windy City with readers ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, May 8, 2017 9:54 am

Cass County

MDOT installing historic bridge on Crystal Springs Street

In the hopper since 2012, the unique bridge transplant project that kicked off this week on Crystal Springs Street has been years in the making. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, May 5, 2017 11:36 am

Dowagiac

Museum director recounts history of historic mansion

With its unique architecture and trademark stone façade, there is nary a soul in Dowagiac who has not, at one point in their lives, stopped ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, May 5, 2017 11:26 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac native to be first woman inductee to WMU ROTC wall of fame

Dowagiac native Kattiria Walker has never taken the easy way out of a situation. A standout player on the Dowagiac Union High School basketball team, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, May 4, 2017 10:30 am

Dowagiac

Pheasants Forever hosting free pollinator workshop

Southwestern Michigan College’s O’Leary Building will be the place to “bee” later this month, as Cass County Pheasants Forever will offer the public a chance ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, May 4, 2017 10:24 am

Dowagiac

Nurses from Borgess-Lee to host fundraiser this weekend

While April showers appear to be overstaying their welcome, locals will still be able to pick up plenty of May flowers this weekend. Nurses with ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 11:43 am

Business

Round Oak donates more than $1,000 to Beckwith Theatre Company

The combination of great food and great fun proved to be a winning one for the staff of Round Oak Revisited and members of the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 11:42 am

Dowagiac

Coalition of churches celebrating national event Thursday

Christians of all denominations will unite later this week to pray for the well being of their country, state and local community. ACTION ministries is ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 11:02 am

Business

Creekside Greenhouse now open for 18th season

With the vibrant pink and white petals recently emerging to life from the branches of the city’s iconic dogwood trees, spring is officially in full ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 11:01 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac students attend prom

Dowagiac Union High School juniors and seniors gathered for one last bash before graduation next month at the school’s annual prom Saturday night at the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, May 1, 2017 12:48 pm

Business

Dowagiac accounting firm donates to Fourth of July fireworks

The effort to bring another round of Independence Day fireworks to Dowagiac this summer has started off with a bang. Dowagiac’s Accounting Consultants recently donated ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, May 1, 2017 11:58 am

Dowagiac

Former Air Force pilot recalls service flying in-flight refueling jet

While the aircraft he flew may not have received the same fame and glory as the fighter jets and supersonic spy planes it supported, to ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, May 1, 2017 11:46 am

Dowagiac

Kincheloe celebrates student writing

As the expression goes, there is nothing better than a good book; just ask the third-grade students at Kincheloe Elementary. For the last several months, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 28, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

Cass County Animal Control offering free adoptions Saturday

Employees with Cass County Animal Control are teaming up with the Bissell Pet Foundation to help find local dogs and cats their fur-ever homes this ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 28, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac schools approves contractors for bleacher project

Dowagiac Union High School will not be the only place under construction in town this summer. The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education recently approved ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:40 am

Dowagiac

Beckwith presenting Greek mythology themed comedy

Beckwith Theatre Company’s first play of the 2017 season does exactly what it says on the tin, as performers rush to cram both of Homer’s ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:37 am

Dowagiac

Local service club donates to area veterans’ hospital

A large jar full of nickels can go a long way — even if the coins are made of wood. On Saturday, members of the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:37 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police applying for emergency response grant

While they hope to never deal with such tragedies, leaders with the Dowagiac Police Department are looking to enhance the department’s ability to save lives ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:12 am

Dowagiac

Orphan Train committee releasing coloring book

The planned mural depicting the arrival of the famed Orphan Train will not be the only piece of artwork that local artist Ruth Andrews and ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:11 am

Cass County

Commissioners honor winners of poster contest

Armed only with some colored pencils, markers and their limitless imaginations, a group of area students recently helped their peers overcome one of the most ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:37 am

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