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Dowagiac

Jadelyn Zimmerman crowned Miss Dowagiac 2018

DOWAGIAC — To Union High School senior Jadelyn Zimmerman, the most important aspect about the title of Miss Dowagiac is displaying confidence. Judging by the fearless way she strode ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Saturday, January 13, 2018 11:00 pm

Cass County

Clinic using new ways to combat opioid abuse

With some new tools at their disposal from the state, the staff of the Cassopolis Family Clinic Network are working harder than ever to help ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:22 am

Cass County

DASAS seeking sponsors for springtime event

Locals looking to boot domestic and sexual abuse out of the community will have the perfect chance to help do so later this year. Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:18 am

Dowagiac

New 1st ward councilman describes first weeks in office

In a fitting analogy, given the vast farmlands surrounding his hometown, 1st Ward Councilman Patrick Bakeman has a particular philosophy when it comes to building ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:12 am

Cass County

Conservation district helping local farms get eco friendly

Growing produce and raising livestock in an environmentally-friendly way is not just vital for the preservation of Cass County’s lush and bountiful farmlands. Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 11, 2018 6:50 am

Dowagiac

New economic development board to begin meeting next month

A group of local leaders and professionals will soon get down to business in hopes of creating new economic growth and development in Dowagiac. Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:20 am

Dowagiac

Council purchases upgraded software for police

Though it may have taken a “winding road” to purchase it, members of the Dowagiac Police Department will soon get their hands on some new ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:19 am

Dowagiac

District kicks off next phase of high school renovations

Some new sights awaited Dowagiac Union High School students as they got back into the groove of things Monday, after their return from their mid-winter’s ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:00 am

Dowagiac

SMC faculty to vote on whether to unionize

For the first time in more than 30 years, the faculty of Southwestern Michigan College could become members of the state’s largest public employee union. Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:15 am

Business

Chamber, college seek businesses for new job shadowing program

DOWAGIAC —  Thanks to a new partnership between the city’s business and academic worlds, local students will soon have a chance to experience a day ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 8, 2018 10:16 am

Dowagiac

Local soup kitchen looking for volunteers, support

DOWAGIAC — When Dowagiac’s Ester Stanley and the other members of her nonprofit organization, The Stepping Stone, opened the Stone’s Throw Family Kitchen this past ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 8, 2018 10:00 am

Cass County

Cass County COA activities, Jan. 8

DOWAGIAC — The Cass County COA has planned a number of activities for next week at its Dowagiac location, Front Street Crossing, at 227 S. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, January 8, 2018 8:00 am

Obituaries

Kelvin Flagg Jr.

June 27, 1996 — Dec. 26, 2017 Kelvin Flagg, Jr. was born on June 27, 1996. Kelvin was a resident of South Bend, Indiana where ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 5, 2018 10:24 am

Obituaries

Douglas Matthews, of Dowagiac

Sept. 25, 1928 — Jan. 2, 2018 Douglas K. Matthews, 89, of Dowagiac, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Wings Home in Allegan. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 5, 2018 10:19 am

Dowagiac

Library hosting all-ages winter reading program

DOWAGIAC — With heavy snowfall and wickedly cold temperatures awaiting residents outside, winter is the perfect time for people to escape to and explore a ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 5, 2018 10:09 am

Business

Dowagiac restaurant to host art, poetry show Jan. 20

DOWAGIAC — The warmly lit confines of Round Oak Revisited’s russet-colored dining room will receive an extra splash of color later this month. The Dowagiac ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 5, 2018 10:07 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac District Library library events, Jan. 8-13

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac District Library will host a variety of events and activities for readers of all ages. The library is located downtown at ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, January 5, 2018 8:00 am

Cass County

Leaders developing plan for Cass County

CASS COUNTY — From the ongoing mission to renovate the former courthouse building to the new partnership with Michigan State University to help reimagine downtown ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:02 am

Dowagiac

Tickets on sale for annual Elks dinner party

DOWAGIAC — What began as a simple gathering inside a Dowagiac homeowner’s garage has turned into one of The Grand Old City’s hottest winter tickets. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:01 am

Obituaries

Ruth Laughlin, of Boone

April 12, 1935 — Dec. 25, 2017 Ruth Laughlin, 82, of Boone, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, at Watauga Medical Center. Ruth was born ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 9:09 am

Dowagiac

Fire destroys Wayne Township residence

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — Due to an unsafe heating method, members of a Dowagiac family lost their home in a massive blaze right before the turn ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:58 am

Dowagiac

Conservation club to host annual youth fundraiser Jan. 27

DOWAGIAC — All things related to the great outdoors will be on display at the Dowagiac Conservation Club later this month, as the organization hosts ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:57 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — Dec. 28-Jan. 2

Dec. 28 6 a.m. — 56000 block M-51 S., commercial alarm, unfounded 6:50 a.m. — 400 block Maple, residential alarm, unfounded 9:05 a.m. — N. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:00 am

Dowagiac

City to focus on parks, public art this year

DOWAGIAC — After a huge year in 2016, with the construction and opening of the redesigned Commercial and Division street corridor downtown, 2017 was a ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 9:54 am

Cass County

COA hosting fitness challenge to help locals shave off pounds

CASSOPOLIS — Plates of roasted turkey — and turkey sandwiches, turkey salad, turkey soup, etc. — have been devoured. Boxes of cookies, be they frosted, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 9:53 am

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