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Obituaries

Franklin Pascoe, of Elkhart

Dec. 31, 1973 — Nov. 1, 2017 Franklin “Frankie” D. Pascoe, 43, of Elkhart,  passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his home. Frankie ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 3, 2017 10:58 am

Dowagiac

Author details manhunt for St. Valentine’s Day Massacre shooter

DOWAGIAC — While the infamous 1929 gang shooting may have occurred on the North Side of The Windy City, it was through the investigative efforts of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 3, 2017 10:44 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac K-9 team receives national certification

Dowagiac police officer Kevin Roman knew from the moment he met the energetic young German Shepard named Tole that they would make a fantastic duo. ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 3, 2017 10:40 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Oct. 31 8:15 a.m. — 57000 block of Riverside, civil matter 9 a.m. — 100 block of Park, general assistance 10 a.m. — 700 block ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, November 3, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

DASAS to host forum on trauma, human trafficking

Two important but often overlooked topics in today’s society will be in the spotlight during a special presentation hosted at Southwestern Michigan College later this ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 2, 2017 11:00 am

Business

New Dowagiac Christmas store open for business

Christmas has come a little early for the residents of The Grand Old City. Dowagiac’s Melissa Gunn opened the doors to her new business, Deck ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, November 2, 2017 10:58 am

Cass County

Cass County considering cremation permit fee

CASSOPOLIS — A proposed fee for county cremation permits sparked disagreement between several leaders during the commissioner’s committee of the whole meeting Tuesday morning. Cass ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:03 am

Business

Dowagiac business donates to local cancer fundraiser

Thanks to the sales of the bright pink T-shirts Dowagiac’s Randy Melvin and his team at D&R Sports cranked out last month, the local business ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:02 am

Cass County

Voters not Politicians to give presentation on proposed ballot initiative Nov. 9

CASSOPOLIS — Volunteers with the statewide effort to change the way Michigan creates its voting districts will host an informational session for local residents early next ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:28 am

Dowagiac

District finishes second phase of Union High renovation

While Dowagiac Union High School students have been busy crunching numbers and cramming for upcoming exams since the beginning of classes last month, a group ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac nonprofit finishes construction of new soup kitchen

While the weather outside the small building on Miller Street may have cold and dreary, between the piping hot cups of vegetable soup being passed ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 30, 2017 8:00 am

Business

New video rental store to host grand opening in Dowagiac Saturday

Whether they are looking to check out the summer’s hottest blockbusters or just wanting to re-watch some nostalgic favorites from their childhood, for many people, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 30, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Photo Gallery: Optimist Club hosts annual Halloween event

With near freezing temperatures outside that morning, it was only fitting that many of the children gathered in Beckwith Park early Saturday were decked out ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 30, 2017 8:00 am

Cass County

County agencies partners with DEA for drug take back day

CASS COUNTY — Cass County residents will have yet another chance to clean out their medicine cabinets this weekend, as several local law enforcement agencies will ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, October 27, 2017 11:11 am

Business

Christmas shop opening by Dowagiac business owner

Visitors to downtown Dowagiac will soon have a place to enjoy the Yuletide spirit — no matter what month it says on the calendar. Next ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 26, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Optimists hosting annual Halloween parade Saturday

Members of the Dowagiac Optimist Club already have the wads of cash and sacks of candy handy. All they need now is a group of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 26, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Volunteers purchase new equipment, scholarships for hospital

Update: Corrected the new name of the Borgess-Lee Volunteers, as well as the dollar amount of the scholarships the organization recently awarded. DOWAGIAC — When visitors ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:11 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac nonprofit donates check to mayor

Update: Corrected the number of years L.A.D.D. has operated in the Dowagiac area. The Dowagiac Police Department has received a helping hand from one of the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:08 am

Business

Sign-ups open for Dowagiac Candle-light Christmas Parade

Those who have been among the hundreds of spectators of Dowagiac’s Candle-light Christmas Parade and wondered what it would be like to appear in the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — Oct. 23-24

Oct. 23 7 a.m. — 700 block W. Prairie Ronde, private property accident, non-injury 7:20 a.m. — 57000 block Riverside, general noncriminal 8:30 a.m. — ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:00 am

Obituaries

James Toth, of Edwardsburg

June 7, 1941 — Oct. 21, 2017 James Edward Toth, 76, of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest Oct. 21, 2017, at his home, with his ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 1:00 pm

Business

Familiar face takes over former AK Montgomery practice

DOWAGIAC — While the former AK Montgomery optometry practice may now be under new management, old patients can expect to see some familiar faces — including ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

County’s transition to digital documents working well

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Law and Court Building’s gradual transition to the 21st century method of processing important documents and files appears to be working ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Round Oak to reopen old basement pub for Halloween

The owners of Dowagiac’s Round Oak Revisited will be offering their own “Tales from the Crypt” — and unsealing the doors to its long-closed basement ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 23, 2017 10:52 am

News

AG to health care companies: implement opioid mitigation programs to save lives

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined with a bipartisan group of attorneys general from 17 states, as well as the District of Columbia and ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 23, 2017 10:42 am

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