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Dowagiac

Campaign to reinstall lights on Dowagiac depot meets goal

A local man’s bright idea to restore the outdoor lighting on downtown’s historic train depot is one step closer to reality. Thanks to the generosity ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:21 am

Dowagiac

Pat Ham teacher retiring after nearly 50 years in education

After nearly 50 years in education — more than 30 of which working with Dowagiac students — one the district’s most veteran educators is finishing ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:20 am

Cass County

Apartment shooter sentenced to prison

More than a year after terrorizing the residents of a Dowagiac living complex, the Benton Harbor man who fired several shots at an occupied apartment ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, April 24, 2017 12:48 pm

Cass County

Cass County Sheriff K-9 ‘Faust’ proving invaluable member of department

While relaxing at his handler Dave Nevins’ home in Dowagiac, Faust is just like another housedog. He loves to roam around the home and yard, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, April 24, 2017 12:47 pm

Dowagiac

Submissions for final city photo contest opens Friday

As if the recent upswing in the weather was not enough, city officials are adding yet another reason for people to enjoy Dowagiac’s great outdoors ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 21, 2017 10:54 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac students, staff host senior luncheon

A handful of Dowagiac Union High School students took a break from their usual lessons on language and numbers to hone their skills in service ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 21, 2017 10:50 am

Dowagiac

Union High school recognizes freshman achievement

Another batch of Dowagiac Union High School freshmen were recognized Tuesday, as the school’s Youth Experiencing Success program hit another high point. Officials with Burger ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Library hosting financial literacy events for teens, children

The Dowagiac District Library will be going green next week, as the downtown institution hosts its first ever Money Smart Week Monday through Friday. The ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Conservation Club to host annual sale Saturday

Local hunters and fishers hoping to update their equipment for the spring will be in luck this weekend. The Dowagiac Conservation Club will host its ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Top 10 Union high students announced

The son of a local farmer who has spent nearly a decade showing animals at the county fair, Dowagiac Union High School senior Douglas VanTuyle ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 8:00 am

Cassopolis

County students team up for business event

When the Chieftains, Rangers, Eddies and Wildcats normally share the same field, it is as fierce rivals. On Tuesday, though, a group of students from ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 8:00 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Cassandra Luczkowski, Brandywine National Honor Society

Cassandra Luczkowski is a senior at Brandywine High School and a member of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society. Luczkowski volunteers her time ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 8:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for helping us help the animals

The Animal Service League’s recent fundraiser at the Wounded Minnow Saloon was certainly a success, thanks to Kyle Belew and the Wounded Minnow staff and ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 6:32 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — April 17

Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to April 17: April 17 12:45 a.m. — 500 block Vineyard Place, burglary 9:35 a.m. — ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 6:31 pm

Business

Round Oak to host fundraiser for agency

Customers at Round Oak Revisited will have a chance to enjoy a good meal and support a worthy cause at the same time Wednesday. The ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

Area artists showcase work in first annual Fandom Fest event

Visitors to the Cass District Library Saturday were transported to a different world: one filled with larger-than-life superheroes, monsters and ghouls from beyond the grave, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — April 13-16

April 13 11:05 a.m. — Maple/Main, traffic stop — one person arrested for license violations 11:45 a.m. — 100 block of Michigan, assault complaint — ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, April 17, 2017 6:04 pm

Dowagiac

Construction of new Liberty Chapel building underway

To people driving past it, the vacant, dirt-covered patch of land near the corner of Dewey and Colby streets does not appear to be much. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, April 17, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

County hosting drug take back day April 29

While many families focus on purging their homes of unwanted clutter or masses of accumulated dust and dirt this time of year, county officials are ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, April 17, 2017 8:00 am

Buchanan

DNR honors Michigan communities with Tree USA awards

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Arbor Day Foundation announced that 111 Michigan communities, four campuses and two utilities received their respective “Tree ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 14, 2017 5:56 pm

Cass County

Cass County COA upcoming events

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, Friday, April 14, 2017 5:53 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — April 11-12

Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to April 11-12: April 11 8:15 a.m. — 300 block Oak, crossing guard detail 8:50 a.m. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 14, 2017 11:20 am

Dowagiac

Rotary to present program on famed spy plane for annual dinner

Later this month, visitors to the Dowagiac Elks Lodge will have the chance to discover more about the history of one of America’s greatest aircrafts ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 14, 2017 11:18 am

Dowagiac

Chemical celebrating 100th anniversary

A repository of the figures and institutions that shaped the Grand Old City, it was only fitting that the Dowagiac Area History Museum hosted the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, April 14, 2017 11:13 am

Cass County

Easter 2017: Events taking place around Dowagiac

There will be plenty of activities for young and old alike this weekend, as the Grand Old City celebrates Easter. Friday The Old Rugged Cross ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, April 13, 2017 12:19 pm

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