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Dowagiac

Dowagiac rocked by massive storm

Like many others in the area, the howls of the high powered gusts blowing past her walls and the pelting of hail drumming on her ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:24 am

News

Niles residents could be without power for up to three days

By TED YOAKUM & KELSEY HAMMON NOTE: Online edition reflects updated information from the National Weather Service Area meteorologists from the Northern Indiana Forecast said ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:09 am

Dowagiac

Volunteer of the Week: John Seculoff, Dowagiac Rotary Club

John Seculoff, of Dowagiac, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and a member of the Dowagiac Rotary Club. Seculoff was recently named president elect ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11:00 am

Cass County

School staffing agency hosting job fair Friday

People who have been interested in substitute teaching but never knew how to get their foot in the door will be in luck later this ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:55 am

Cass County

County agencies hosting forum regarding medical marijuana laws

The issue of medical marijuana has set several communities in the neighboring county ablaze in recent weeks, as leaders in Niles and Buchanan have discussed ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:54 am

Cass County

County hosts forum on diminishing state, tax funding

From the rehabilitation of the city’s downtown storefronts in the 1990s to last year’s renovation of Commercial Street, officials with the City of Dowagiac have ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac tackles potholes, in spite of early thaw

With temperatures reaching upwards of 60 degrees and thunderstorms in tow, the spat of warm weather the area has experienced in recent weeks has made ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:00 am

Obituaries

Harry Beach, of Dowagiac

May 6, 1952 — Feb. 24, 2017 Harry Beach Jr., 64, of Dowagiac, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at home, surrounded by his family. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Beeson Street Grill serving breakfast

While the downtown restaurant’s burgers and sandwiches have established it as one of Dowagiac’s favorite lunchtime destinations, the staff at Beeson Street Grill have set ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 27, 2017 10:10 am

Cassopolis

Niles man brandishes weapon, gets probation

Update: Removed references to name of the victim. A Niles man will be given a chance to stay out of jail after attempting to commit ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 27, 2017 9:56 am

Cass County

Dowagiac man sentenced to prison for sexual assault

Before facing the wrath of the criminal justice system, Dowagiac’s Lee Roy Miller Jr. was confronted in Cass County court Friday by a woman who ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, February 27, 2017 9:52 am

Business

Enbridge donates $10,000 to fire dept.

Thanks to an unexpected gift from Enbridge Energy, the purchase of some much needed equipment for the volunteer members of the Penn Township Fire Department ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 24, 2017 10:27 am

Dowagiac

SMC begins fundraising for $9.6 million nursing facility

The sight of construction equipment and crews have become quite common on Southwestern Michigan College’s two campuses over the last 20 years. On top building ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, February 24, 2017 10:21 am

Horizons

Faces of Michiana: Christina Lai

While she is still working her way toward earning a degree in nursing, Southwestern Michigan College student Christina Lai has already more than earned her ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:18 pm

Horizons

Former sheriff, judge reflect on decades of public service

For more than 30 years, two figures helped set the course for Cass County’s law enforcement and criminal justice communities — an example their successors ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:52 pm

Horizons

Area singers find camaraderie in barbershop chorus

They come from all walks of life: engineers, teachers, doctors, businessmen. Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:27 pm

Horizons

Former nurse moves from hospital to the animal shelter

For more than 40 years, Sister Lakes’ Laurie Fleming dedicated herself to helping the sick and infirmed become healthy and able to stand on their ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:24 pm

Horizons

Unsung Hero: Casey Helmuth, of Dowagiac

Casey works a full-time job that he commutes to. A husband and father of three, he is the pastor at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:54 am

Horizons

Unsung Heroes: Tanda & Dave Stiffler, of Edwardsburg

Tanda and Dave are Edwardsburg residents who go the extra mile for the community. As members of the Edwardsburg Lions Club, they have helped when ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:53 am

Horizons

Unsung Hero: Shawn Williamson, of Dowagiac

Shawn works a full-time job at Big C in Eau Claire, and has a wife and three kids. He also coaches a travel baseball team. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:51 am

Horizons

Unsung Hero: Caryn Adler, of Niles

Caryn is a native of Niles, and proud of it. She knows about everybody in town, and speaks well of most of them. She is ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:50 am

Horizons

Unsung Hero: Richard “Doc” McCreedy, of Niles

Dr. McCreedy and his family came to Niles in 1975. He practiced medicine as a partner in OB/GYN Associates, located at 9 S. St. Joseph ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:48 am

Horizons

Unsung Hero: Bobbie Jo Hartline, of Dowagiac

While many think of unsung heroes as police, fire fighters, nurses, etc., the first name that came to my mind was that of Bobbie Jo ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:46 am

Horizons

Unsung Hero: August Garritano, of Niles

I have known August Garritano since middle school. At 15, when I was the only one in my friend group without a date for Valentine’s ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:43 am

Horizons

Unsung Hero: Sandy Neldon, of Niles

Sandy Neldon is an avid supporter of Brandywine Community Schools. She graciously volunteers her time to our athletic booster organization. She keeps up the inventory ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:42 am

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