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Berrien County

Stories of Strength, Part I

Every 19 seconds, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Each year, thousands of dollars are raised throughout Michiana to find a cure and help ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 23, 2017 10:25 am

Business

Dowagiac petting farm hosting first ever fall festival

DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most kid-friendly attractions will be hosting a special afternoon of fall-themed fun for children on Saturday. Hidden Acres Petting Farm will ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, October 20, 2017 11:24 am

Dowagiac

Local sororities hosting annual chili supper

Before the action heats up on the field between the Dowagiac Chieftains and Paw Paw Redskins Friday night, guests will be invited to experience the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, October 20, 2017 11:23 am

Business

South Bend Cubs general manager describes meteoric rise of franchise

DOWAGIAC — When Nick Brown joined the front office of the South Bend Silver Hawks in 2012, team owner Andrew Berlin handed him a rather unusual ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, October 20, 2017 11:22 am

Cass County

Commissioners discuss potential security windows at courthouse

CASSOPOLIS — The county may soon bolster its security system at the Law and Courts Building, in hopes of safeguarding its employees in the event ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:47 am

Dowagiac

Beckwith to host production of classic vampire horror

DOWAGIAC — The tale of the world’s most famous vampire — sorry, Edward — will soon emerge from its coffin on the Beckwith Theatre stage, ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:45 am

Dowagiac

Educator shares success of reading intervention program

Ten years ago, a group of Dowagiac Union Schools educators dreamed of a way to help young students, struggling to keep up with their peers’ ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:19 am

Business

Football game to kick off Lee Foundation’s breast cancer drive

Friday’s clash between the Dowagiac Chieftains and the Paw Paw Redskins under the bright lights of Chris Taylor Alumni Field will offer more than just ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:15 am

Dowagiac

Former Dowagiac factory employees gather for annual reunion luncheon

While the venerable factory near 5 Mile Corner on the outskirts of Dowagiac may no longer bear the name “Contech,” the nearly 100 people who ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Cassopolis chamber hosting workplace health seminar

Local business owners and professionals looking to ensure their workplaces remain accident free will have the perfect chance to learn more about how to do ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Local businesses participate in annual decorating contest

DOWAGIAC — In spite of the torrential downpour prematurely ending the festival itself, one group of stalwart figures withstood the high speed winds and heavy rainfall ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 16, 2017 11:32 am

News

State in brief, Oct. 16

State police announce enforcement for unsafe driving MICHIGAN — The Michigan State Police will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement aimed at unsafe driving behaviors by ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 16, 2017 11:20 am

Dowagiac

Orphan Train committee dedicates downtown mural

In spite of the stormy weather that took place outside the confines of the Dowagiac Area History Museum that afternoon, Saturday marked the end of ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 16, 2017 11:16 am

Business

Bow Wow Bakery, Sheriff’s Office team for fundraiser

DOWAGIAC — With some help from the local community, Bow Wow Bakery & Bath owner Deb Rohdy is looking to provide a much needed gift to ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Monday, October 16, 2017 11:12 am

Cass County

County hosts ribbon cutting for Dodd Park improvements

In spite of hitting some rough waters along the way, the Cass County Parks and Recreation Department’s journey to fulfill its vision for a better ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Friday, October 13, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Artist teams up with Post Office to create Orphan Train stamp

While the paint on the piece of public artwork may already be dry, the committee responsible for creating the new downtown Orphan Train mural have ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

New pastor takes over pulpit of First Christian Church

Niles’ Guy Biddle knows the power that a good and compassionate pastor can have on a person’s life. Around 20 years ago, Biddle, then a ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police log — Oct. 10-11

Oct. 10  7:20 a.m. — 57000 block Riverside, general noncriminal 8:30 a.m. — 600 block Spruce, general noncriminal 8:50 a.m. — 600 block Spruce, assist ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 6:23 pm

Giving

Volunteer of the Week: Terri Eckstein, Pregnancy Care Center

Terri Eckstein, of Niles, has served as a volunteer at the Pregnancy Care Center for the past three years. The Pregnancy Care Center, located at ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:36 am

Dowagiac

Salvation Army seeking red kettle volunteers

Like the pristine white of falling snow and hearty green of decorative pine trees, the crimson red of The Salvation Army’s kettles, accompanied by the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

Young Professionals hosting mother, son event Saturday

Downtown will not be the only place offering some autumn-themed fun for families this Saturday. The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac will host its first ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 8:00 am

Business

Dowagiac furniture store raising money for breast cancer awareness

The sight of furniture deliverymen pulling their truck into someone’s driveway while sporting neon pink T-shirts would probably make most people chuckle — including the ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 8:00 am

Dowagiac

SMC opens pop-up library inside school art gallery

A library popped up in Southwestern Michigan College’s art gallery. Organized like a book fair, this exhibition, Fred L. Mathews Library Pop-Up, is a satellite ... Read more

by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 6:01 pm

Cass County

Commissioners to re-add fourth meeting to schedule

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners will be adding — or re-adding, rather — another meeting to its monthly schedule. The commissioners voted 6-to-1 ... Read more

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

Dowagiac

New outdoor lighting installed on downtown depot

DOWAGIAC — Nearly a year after a local man began raising money to once again “Light Up the Depot,” the soft glow of nighttime illumination will ... Read more

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

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