Crime/Court

Dowagiac woman gets probation for cocaine possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac woman with a long criminal history was given the chance to stay out of ...

News

Four hospitalized following two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and three other area residents were hospitalized Tuesday morning following a ...

Community News

Young Professionals’ sold-out adult prom ‘incredibly well-received’

DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...

Uncategorized

Someday came sooner rather than later for Andrew Dohm’s career in classroom

DOWAGIAC — It’s not like Andrew Dohm came to Southwestern Michigan College from Berrien Springs and never left. ...

Community News

Lyons Industries donates $36,000 to Indian Lake VFD for new vehicle

SISTER LAKES — A local company is doing its part to help first responders serve the community. Lyons ...

Community News

Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali

DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing.  The unexpected arose at many turns, ...

Business

Ascension-Borgess’ Ryder makes list of ‘Rural Hospital CEOs to Know’

KALAMAZOO — Natalie Ryder, MBA-HM, MSN, RN, NE-BC, administrator of Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital in Allegan, Ascension Borgess-Pipp ...

Community News

Dowagiac turns 175 today

DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday.  Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...

Business

Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...

Community News

Dowagiac City Council announces 2023 summer road projects

By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — For the city’s 175th Anniversary year, the City Council of ...

Education

Dowagiac Union High student suspended after threatening comments

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended after making comments that were “not appropriate ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation for domestic violence, witness tampering

CASSOPOLIS —A Dowagiac man with a long criminal record was given a chance to change his life on ...

Community News

SMC honors Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster for 30 years of service

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College paid tribute Feb. 8 to Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster with a 30-year pin ...

Business

Woodfire Trattoria wins 2023 Ice Time Chili Crawl

DOWAGIAC — Early morning bitter cold temperatures did not hinder the ice artisans last weekend at Dowagiac’s Ice ...

Community News

SMC hosts annual Band Clinic Day

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s annual “Clinic Day” Feb. 3 featured four area school bands critiqued just in ...

Business

Beckwith Theatre announces 2023 season

DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre has announced its 2023 season.  “We are very excited about the variety of ...

Business

Dowagiac hosts 26th annual Ice Time Festival

DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of visitors descended on downtown Dowagiac for its 26th annual Ice Time Festival on Saturday. ...

Crime/Court

Convicted murderer sentenced for 2020 Cassopolis armed robbery

CASSOPOLIS — A man in prison in Indiana for murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...

Business

MonaCo Cleaning Services hosts ribbon-tying ceremony

DOWAGIAC — A local business has opened its doors in downtown Dowagiac. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business ...

Business

Dowagiac restaurants gearing up for annual Ice Time Chili Crawl

DOWAGIAC — Six restaurants will bring the fire to Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival, Saturday, February 4, as they ...

Business

26th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous set for Feb. 11

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Conservation Club will hold its 26th Annual Hunter’s Rendezvous on Saturday, Feb. 11 at ...

Community News

Miss Dowagiac 2023 ready to represent community

DOWAGIAC — It was a weekend to remember for Amelia Jones.  The Dowagiac Union senior was crowned Miss ...

Community News

Dowagiac businesses support 26th annual Ice Time Festival

DOWAGIAC — Veteran ice carvers will be among those returning to the Dowagiac Ice Time Festival on Saturday, ...

News

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 4: 13 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 just ...

Community News

Amelia Jones crowned Miss Dowagiac 2023

DOWAGIAC — After a night of sparkle, song and dance, a new Miss Dowagiac shined through to gain ...

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