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Dowagiac

Area woman gives history of female suffrage movement

DOWAGIAC — While the 19th Amendment may have been ratified less than a century ago, women’s fight for the right to vote began shortly after the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 17, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

The Marshall Shoppe donates to breast cancer fundraiser

Thanks to the generosity of her customers, a Dowagiac business owner is able to do her part to help “Brighton” the Lee Memorial Foundation’s annual ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 17, 2017 8:00 am

Buchanan

Police discover body of hunter outside Dowagiac

Authorities are investigating the death of an area hunter whose body was discovered outside a forest on Pokagon Highway outside Dowagiac Thursday evening, according to officials with the Cass ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:19 pm

Cass County

Commissioners argue over fate of vintage courthouse

In spite of the Cass County Economic Development Corporation’s new proposed solution for the future of the former Cassopolis courthouse, familiar tensions over the property ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:03 am

Dowagiac

Union High recognizes top freshmen

A group of nearly 50 Dowagiac Union High School freshmen were recently recognized for “supersizing” their grades this past marking period. The high school’s Youth ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:01 am

Dowagiac

Volunteer of the Week: Becky Peters, ACTION Ministries

Becky Peters, of Dowagiac, is a paraprofessional with Justus Gage Elementary who volunteers with ACTION Ministries, a coalition of local churches that provides support to ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac leaders agree to loan deal with CAUA

More than $200,000 worth of funding may be flowing from the city coffers to the Cassopolis-area sewer authority, in order to help the latter with ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac officer, firefighter honored for helping person in need

According to Dowagiac Director of Public Safety Steven Grinnewald, serving and protecting the people of one’s community is a job that is occupied by those ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Local credit union gives grants to Dowagiac teachers

Thanks to a pair of checks from a local credit union, two Dowagiac Union Schools teachers will be able to give their students an extra ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:47 am

Dowagiac

Fifth annual One Story program to focus on generations

After inviting members of the community to explore “a sense of place” earlier this year, next year, leaders with one of Dowagiac’s most unique education ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:44 am

News

Treasury: MI Student Aid provides scholarship search experiences

LANSING — With Gov. Rick Snyder proclaiming November as Michigan’s Scholarship Month, the Michigan Department of Treasury reminds active learners about MI Student Aid’s scholarship ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Photo Gallery: Dowagiac Chamber kicks off Christmas festivities with Open House Weekend

Jolly Old Saint Nick and a host of other Christmas characters arrived in downtown Dowagiac Saturday, as the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

Cass County rolling out new mobile 911 service

Thanks to some new upgrades, the only thing standing between Cass County residents in danger and first responders ready to help are a few taps ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

ACTION Ministries looking to build up churches, community

DOWAGIAC — While they may all hail from different churches and different denominations, members of Dowagiac’s ACTION Ministries have two very important qualities in common. They ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, November 13, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

Specialty court coordinators share success of program

Dowagiac’s Preston Collett knows better than anyone that sometimes, all someone needs is one more chance in order to become a better person. Less than ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 10, 2017 11:58 am

Dowagiac

Hundreds volunteer to help area senior citizens

If the dreary grey sky and chilly temperatures outside dampened the spirits of the group of four industrious volunteers raking and bagging up leaves outside ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 10, 2017 11:53 am

Dowagiac

Local artisans, vendors to sell wares at fundraiser

DOWAGIAC — While there will be plenty of special deals and holiday-themed fun on tap in downtown Saturday, Front Street will not be the only happening ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 9, 2017 10:09 am

Dowagiac

Bakeman defeats Hunt in bid for city council

Husband. Father. Barber. Business owner. Volunteer. Dowagiac’s Patrick Bakeman can now add one more title to his name: city councilman. The 38-year-old defeated incumbent Lori ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 9, 2017 10:07 am

Berrien County

Commission developing strategy for economic development

BENTON HARBOR — In spite of the many differences between residents of Cass, Berrien and Van Buren counties, a strong, resilient economy that helps draw ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:22 am

Cass County

Dowagiac police, county deputies participating in ‘No Shave November’

Officers with the Dowagiac Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be giving the phrase “the fuzz” a whole new meaning this month. Members ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:18 am

Breaking News

Bakeman wins 1st Ward council seat

A new face is joining the Dowagiac City Council, as Dowagiac business owner Patrick Bakeman defeated incumbent Lori Hunt to win the city’s 1st Ward seat during ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 8:53 pm

Cass County

Family donates old quilt to county historical society

DOWAGIAC — With its mishmash of decorative stitching and vibrantly colored fabrics, the newest addition to the Cass County Historical Society’s collection of artifacts at the historic ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:57 am

Cass County

EDC chairman makes case for control of vintage courthouse

CASSOPOLIS — What has stalled Cass County leaders’ efforts to renovate the 1899 historic courthouse has not been negligence or lack of care. Rather, it ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 10:33 am

Dowagiac

Ward 1 council seat contested Tuesday

A veteran Dowagiac councilwoman will face a challenge from a longtime Dowagiac business owner during the citywide election Tuesday. Dowagiac’s 1st Ward city council seat ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, November 6, 2017 10:24 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — Nov. 2-3

Nov. 2  7:15 a.m. — W. Railroad/E. Wayne, traffic stop 9 a.m. — Pennsylvania/Main, parking violation 10:30 a.m. — 29000 block Amerihost, damage to property ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, November 6, 2017 8:00 am

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