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Cass County

Animal shelter to host rabies clinic

While many prepared for the winter season by getting flu shots for themselves and their children, officers with Cass County Animal Control are asking locals ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:59 am

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Louis Stennis, of Niles

Louis Stennis, of Niles, is a retired postal worker who volunteers with several local organizations, including the Niles branch of the National Association for the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:58 am

Cass County

Kickoff of Lawless winter event in jeopardy

While Tuesday’s thaw may have come as welcome news to snow-adverse people living in the county, for members of the parks department it could cause ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:54 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac council votes to lay off wastewater staff, replace with contractors

The entire four-person team operating the city’s wastewater treatment facility may soon find themselves out of a job. In front a packed house inside its ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:53 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac church to host MLK Day march

In spite of the bitter divisiveness that continues to plague the country, members of Second Baptist Church are looking bring Dowagiac together around a common ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Artist continues work on Orphan Train mural

While Cassopolis artist Ruth Andrews may be the one holding the brush, several Justus Gage students will play an important role in helping her bring ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Promotional videos go live on Dowagiac website

While residents may already know what makes the city such a special place to call home, spreading the word about Dowagiac’s charm to others throughout ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 9, 2017 9:40 am

Cass County

Former vice chair voted as head commissioner

A mix of new and returning faces occupied the chambers of the Cass County Board of Commissioners Thursday, as the board convened for its first ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 9, 2017 9:37 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log, Jan. 4-5

Wednesday, Jan. 4  7:52 a.m. — 200 block of Center, larceny from motor vehicle complaint 8:15 a.m. — 300 block of Oak, crossing guard detail ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 6, 2017 11:23 am

Cass County

Sheriff’s office hosting free snowmobile safety class

With a new batch of snow hitting the region this week, county snowmobile owners may be feeling the itch to break out their vehicles and ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 6, 2017 11:21 am

Dowagiac

High school recognizes top performing freshmen

Not every student’s contributions to his or her classmates can be measured by letters on a report card. For their second award ceremony of the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 6, 2017 11:12 am

Dowagiac

Local church plans to build new chapel

The vision members of Dowagiac’s Liberty Chapel have for a larger chapel came one step closer to reality Monday. Members of the Dowagiac Planning Commission ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 5, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Mayor discusses plans for 2017

Twenty years ago, Dowagiac leaders recognized the potential the city’s downtown had as not just a place for visitors to shop or grab a bite ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 5, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Celebration Graduation hosting poker tournament

Having filled up the kitty for this year’s Celebration Graduation program, a group of Dowagiac parents are now asking for the community to begin chipping ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Dowagiac man takes over ownership of shipping company

A U.S. Army veteran with three deployments overseas, Dowagiac’s Chris Schultz is used to the phrase “shipping out.” These days, though, it is Schultz who ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

One Story seeking submissions for show

Organizers with the 2017 One Story program are once again asking people to roll up their sleeves and get their creative juices flowing in order ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 10:57 am

Dowagiac

City installs new street lamps along Commercial Street

While the improved roadway and new parking lot have been open to the public since early December, city crews wrapped up some light work that ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 10:45 am

Dowagiac

Top Dowagiac story of 2016: City gives downtown a facelift with Commercial Street project

The past 12 months have been an exciting and tumultuous time for the U.S. and the world at large — and Dowagiac has not been ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 30, 2016 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Post-holiday tree removal offered in city

With Christmas over and New Year’s Day right around the corner, the “evergreen” trees still occupying many local living rooms are left pining for better, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 30, 2016 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Top 10: Criminal cases make headlines, election changes landscape

The past 12 months have been an exciting and tumultuous time for the U.S. and the world at large — and Dowagiac has not been ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 29, 2016 9:55 am

Cass County

Top 10 stories, issues of the year in Dowagiac: Part 2

The past 12 months have been an exciting and tumultuous time for the U.S. and the world at large — and Dowagiac has not been ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 11:00 am

Dowagiac

Ameriwood plant receives grant to expand operations

Thanks to some assistance from the city and the state, a Dowagiac manufacturer is slated to expand its operations in the coming years —creating nearly ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 9:11 am

Dowagiac

Counting down the top 10 stories, issues of the year

The past 12 months have been an exciting and tumultuous time for the U.S. and the world at large — and Dowagiac has not been ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 9:10 am

Dowagiac

Playing Santa

Members of the Dowagiac Rotary Club pitched in to make Christmas a little merrier for a Cassopolis family on Friday. Several members of the local ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 9:09 am

Dowagiac

Food drive wraps up another successful season

Many local families will be eating well for Christmas — and beyond — as organizers with the city’s annual Feed the Hungry campaign wrapped up ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 23, 2016 8:00 am

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