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Cass County

Edwardsburg man sentenced to probation after fleeing police

While Cass County Circuit Court Judge Mark Herman has seen much in his nearly 35 years of experience in the courtroom, he has rarely witnessed ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 30, 2017 10:14 am

Dowagiac

SMC bond refinancing saves taxpayers $2 million

Southwestern Michigan College saved taxpayers $2 million Wednesday refinancing June 2008 bonds sold to construct Keith H. McKenzie Residence Hall and to add the Student ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 27, 2017 12:15 pm

Dowagiac

City treasurer to retire in April

For the past 20 years, Dowagiac Treasurer Robin Coffey has spent her career minding the city coffers, tabulating the city’s dollars and cents. Over the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 27, 2017 12:06 pm

Cass County

Cass County fairground buildings vandalized

CASSOPOLIS — While the winter is usually a quiet time for the facility, the Cass County Fairgrounds received an unwelcome visit late Monday night — ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 27, 2017 12:06 pm

Cass County

Veteran drug enforcement officer promoted to undersheriff

For nearly a quarter of a century, Dowagiac’s Clinton Roach has built his reputation at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office “fighting in the trenches.” Since ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:56 am

Dowagiac

Some healthy praise

Some smarter food choices by Dowagiac Union High School students last fall resulted in a nice boost to the school’s AV Club this week. The ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 11:00 am

Dowagiac

Volunteer of the Week: Rennie Witham, Cass County Parks Department

Correction: A previous version of this article used the former last name of the volunteer. She has since remarried and changed her surname. Rennie Witham, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:58 am

Dowagiac

District seeking contractors for high school renovations

While the anticipated ground breaking is still months away, Dowagiac Union Schools leaders have taken the next crucial step in the planned renovations to Union ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:46 am

Dowagiac

City renews contract with Pride Care

The city’s current ambulance service will be able to proudly continue serving local residents. The Dowagiac City Council agreed to renew its contract with Kalamazoo-based ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:43 am

Dowagiac

Knights of Columbus hosting free throw contest Thursday

Local children will have the chance to showcase their skills on the hardwood later this week, as the Dowagiac Knights of Columbus hosts its annual ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:38 am

Cass County

County CASA director announces retirement

What began as a simple way to volunteer his time following his retirement from the insurance business has transformed into a full-blown mission for Cassopolis’ ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:17 am

Dowagiac

New Miss Dowagiac looking to make community a better place

For Union High School senior Madison Phelps, her coronation as the next Miss Dowagiac Saturday night was incredible moment in her life — if only ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:16 am

Dowagiac

Shooting accomplice gets probation

The man who served as the getaway driver in last year’s shooting at a Dowagiac apartment complex will be given a chance to straighten out ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 23, 2017 9:48 am

Business

Madison Phelps crowned Miss Dowagiac 2017

The reign of Dowagiac’s newest queen blossomed to life inside “the secret garden” onstage the middle school auditorium Saturday evening, as Madison Phelps was crowned ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 23, 2017 9:44 am

Dowagiac

Cass County conservation club hosting annual fundraiser

Local families will have the chance to be exposed to the great outdoors — and some nifty prizes — next Saturday, when the Cass County ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 20, 2017 10:38 am

Cass County

25-year veteran takes over as animal control director

While his college degree is in electronics, one glance at Ronald Butts’ job history shows that his calling in life lies outside the world of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 20, 2017 10:35 am

Dowagiac

Elks Lodge hosting annual dinner party Saturday

While many in town will be attending the coronation of the city’s next queen, the Dowagiac Elks Lodge will still be a hopping place Saturday ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:02 am

Business

Dowagiac couple takes over Lutz’s Drive In

Like many who have grown up in the farm fields outside the city, Dowagiac’s Scott Scherer grew up enjoying the juicy burgers and thick, malty ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 19, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Daddy-Daughter dance tickets for sale

Local fathers will soon have a chance to play prince to their daughters’ princess, as the Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac hosts its annual Daddy-Daughter ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:22 am

Dowagiac

Union High fares well in recent statewide school ranking

Dowagiac Union High School has again received strong marks on its biennial report card from The Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The high school received ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:20 am

Dowagiac

Miss Dowagiac pageant returns Saturday

One of the most popular events of the year returns to the stage of the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center as the community crowns ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:59 am

Dowagiac

Locals march to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The spirit of unity exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr. more than 50 years ago was alive and well in Dowagiac Sunday afternoon, as a ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:51 am

Dowagiac

Man collecting donations for American Cancer Society

Since overcoming his own bout with the illness eight years ago, Niles’ Gary Peffley has devoted his life to fight the against cancer, pitching in ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:45 am

Dowagiac

Union threatens legal action following move to privatize wastewater plant

While the council’s votes have already been cast, the battle over the decision to privatize the staffing of Dowagiac’s wastewater treatment plant is just beginning. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:42 am

Business

Tractor Supply Company looking to build Dowagiac store

Farmers living in the Dowagiac area may soon have a new place to pick up supplies and equipment. The last of the major hurdles standing ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 12, 2017 11:01 am

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