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Cass County

Cass County COA events, Jan. 2

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, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:00 am

Dowagiac

SMC’s nursing building project the Daily News’ top story of the year

DOWAGIAC — A year marked with triumph and tragedy, of new beginnings and fond farewells, of unity and conflict, 2017 was littered with unforgettable moments ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 29, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — Dec. 27-28

Dec. 27  10:30 a.m. — 55000 block Colby, general assistance 1:50 p.m. — 900 block Spruce, suspicious situation 3:25 p.m. — 100 block S. Front, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 28, 2017 6:54 pm

Obituaries

Edward Martin, of Niles

March 5, 1929 — Dec. 26, 2017 Dr. Edward H. Martin, a retired Niles dentist, passed away the morning of Dec. 26, 2017, at the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:45 am

Cass County

Area conservation agency working to improve eastern Cass forest land

JONES — Agriculture is more than just a business in Cass County — it is a way of life for many who call the region ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 28, 2017 8:55 am

Dowagiac

Union High students develop ideas on improving school, community

DOWAGIAC — In between lessons about enunciation and presence, Dowagiac Union High School English instructor Dustin Cornelius recently shared a concept with his speech students ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 8:00 am

Obituaries

Virginia Maxey, of Dowagiac

Sept. 29, 1925 — Dec. 22, 2017 Virginia “Jinny” Grace Maxey, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Woodland Terrace in ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:09 am

Obituaries

Charles Murray, of Dowagiac

July 9, 1951 — Dec. 18, 2017 Charles Murray, 66, was called home on Dec. 18, 2017, to be with his heavenly father. Charles was ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:58 am

Dowagiac

Holiday food drive raises more than $25,000

DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the support of people throughout the region, hungry Cass County families will get some much needed help throughout the next year. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:49 am

Cass County

Artists group hosting next round of painting, drawing courses

CASSOPOLIS — Be they mavens of the canvas or neophytes of the palette, locals of all ages are invited to flex their artistic muscles during ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 22, 2017 10:37 am

News

State representative shares strides that Michigan Legislature made in 2017

LANSING — State Rep. Aaron Miller recently commended strides made by the Michigan Legislature in the first year of his second term serving residents of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 22, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

District to begin next phase of Union High renovations

DOWAGIAC — While local students enjoy their midwinter break between Christmas and the New Year, crews responsible for the ongoing transformation of Dowagiac Union High ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 21, 2017 8:45 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Interact club creates gift boxes for local Marines

DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the generosity of a community thousands of miles away, a group of U.S. Marines serving their country in Afghanistan will receive ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:45 am

Dowagiac

Residents to vote on renewal of funding millage next spring

DOWAGIAC — Local taxpayers will decide early next year whether or not to keep a major portion of the local school district’s funding intact. The ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:24 am

Berrien County

Uniting the Region: Organization helps agency console abused children

Correction: The original version of this article listed the incorrect year of the United Way’s most recent annual report. It has been corrected below. Recently, members ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:23 am

Dowagiac

Police log — Dec. 18

Dec. 18 7:35 a.m. — 300 block First, assist to Pride Care EMS 9:30 a.m. — 400 block E. Railroad, burglary 10 a.m. — 200 ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:00 am

Obituaries

Jo Ann Leola Myers, of Dowagiac

Nov. 11, 1937 — Dec. 2, 2017 Jo Ann Leola Myers, 80, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Borgess Medical ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:25 am

Cass County

Residents, leaders invited to reimagine heart of Cass County

CASSOPOLIS — Though questions regarding the potential renovation and reuse of the historic 1899 county courthouse remain at large, Cass County leaders will soon be ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:21 am

Dowagiac

Annual food drive looking for final push in donations

Correction: One of the financial institutions listed where people can donate to the campaign was incorrect. It has been corrected below. DOWAGIAC — As demonstrated ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:20 am

Business

Miss Dowagiac 2018 tickets to go on sale at Round Oak Revisited Tuesday

DOWAGIAC — People looking to get a front row seat to one of Dowagiac’s most celebrated evenings will have a chance to do so beginning ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, December 18, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Public safety officials, VFW team up for Christmas shopping event

DOWAGIAC — Eight-year-old Javier Hoyt was quite the busy shopper Saturday morning. With Dowagiac firefighter Bob Smith pulling a shopping cart full of stuffed animals, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, December 18, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Cass County COA Activities — Dec. 18-22

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, Sunday, December 17, 2017 4:19 pm

Obituaries

Connie Ann White, of Dowagiac

May 14, 1967 — Dec. 2, 2017 Connie Ann White, 50, of Dowagiac, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at her home. A celebration ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Sunday, December 17, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

Officials discuss ways to handle opioid prescription abuse

CASSOPOLIS — With the surge of potential new medical marijuana facilities opening in communities like Niles, Buchanan and Cassopolis, cannabis has been the drug du ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 15, 2017 10:28 am

Dowagiac

Elks to host annual children’s breakfast event Saturday

DOWAGIAC — Before he crisscrosses the globe on his annual gift-giving flight, Kris Kringle will be making a special jaunt down from the North Pole ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 15, 2017 10:25 am

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