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Pokagon officer named 2022 Indian Country Task Force Officer of the Year

DOWAGIAC — A local law enforcement officer has been recognized for his efforts to serve the community. Brian ...

News

Dowagiac woman sent to hospital following Silver Creek Township crash

A Dowagiac women was transported to Ascension-Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital after her vehicle was rear-ended on M-51 near ...

Community News

Wounded Minnow ‘gives back’ to Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Fund

DOWAGIAC — The many ways in which this community shows up to support each other was evident when ...

Education

SMC graduates 19-member nursing class

Southwestern Michigan College welcomed 19 new nurses to America’s largest health-care profession with almost 4.2 million registered nurses ...

Education

Dowagiac honors students of the month; outgoing board members

The Dowagiac Board of Education held its final regular meeting of 2022 in the Performing Arts Center at ...

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Education

Guernsey wins VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship

Senior Abraham Guernsey has been named the winner of the 2022 Voice of Democracy Audio Scholarship, presented by ...

News

Pokagon Band, Four Winds Casinos deliver 1,000 food baskets

Thanks to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos, 1,000 families will be able to ...

Community News

FSU’s Murphy finishes 2nd in ‘D2 Heisman’ voting

MCKINNEY, TX — Ferris State University edge-rusher Caleb Murphy had a historic 2022 season – one of the ...

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Family bonds propel Murphy brothers to success on football field

BIG RAPIDS — It was a family affair for Dowagiac natives Caleb and Cailyn Murphy Saturday afternoon at ...

Community News

MMC Dance Team presents ‘A Hometown Christmas’ show

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center was filled with the community while the MMC Dance ...

Community News

Dowagiac flag in contention for best in North America

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s new city flag is being recognized for its design as part of a nationwide poll. ...

Community News

Dowagiac City Council purchases new police vehicle

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council met Monday night to discuss their resolutions moving forward through the rest ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets prison time for Cassopolis robbery

CASSOPOLIS —A Dowagiac man already in prison in Indiana and on parole in Michigan was sentenced to more ...

Community News

Dowagiac city council approves construction manager for new fire station

DOWAGIAC —  A new fire station is on the horizon for the City of Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City ...

Community News

Xi Delta Nu donates $1,000 to DPFD Shop With A Hero program

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments received a $1,000 donation from local sorority Xi Delta Nu.   ...

Community News

Carolers to convene in downtown Dowagiac for holiday shopping event

DOWAGIAC — A group of local businesses are gearing up to provide community members with a special event ...

Community News

Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Candlelight Christmas Parade

DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac shut down Front Street and visitors from across southwest Michigan lined the ...

Business

Organizers, attendees call sold-out drag brunch a success

DOWAGIAC — Under sparkling lights, drag queens took center stage in front of a sold-out crowd for a ...

Community News

Dowagiac teacher identified as victim in fatal Howard Township crash

DOWAGIAC — A Justus Gage Elementary School teacher from Mishawaka was confirmed to be the victim of a ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets time served for domestic assault charge

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man needs to change his life if he wants to stay out of trouble ...

Community News

Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation hosts annual Tree of Love ceremony

DOWAGIAC — Wednesday was a day to remember for Jessica Burger. The Dowagiac resident, who had just finished ...

Community News

Dowagiac church to host annual holiday décor, cookie walk fundraiser

DOWAGIAC — A local church group’s latest fundraising event will encourage community members to bring their Christmas spirit ...

Community News

Popular demand propels Dowagiac holiday drag brunch to new location

DOWAGIAC — An upcoming Dowagiac event has been relocated due to popular demand. Due to unprecedented demand for ...

Community News

Dowagiac Chamber announces street closure for Candlelight Christmas Parade

DOWAGIAC — Measures will be taken again this year to help ensure the public’s safety at Dowagiac’s upcoming ...

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