Education

‘We have a situation’: Dowagiac school board addresses bullying in district

DOWAGIAC — Bullying was the topic at hand during Monday’s Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education meeting at ...

Education

Dowagiac schools celebrate September Students of The Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...

Business

Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses

DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Dowagiac Elks Lodge 889 last ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation on drug, stolen property charges

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation on drug, stolen property and fleeing police charges.  Anthony ...

Business

Hidden Acres to host annual Trunk or Treat, Artisan Market

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden ...

Community News

Ladies Library Association of Dowagiac celebrates 150 years

DOWAGIAC — Though the way people seek information has changed over the years, one local educational organization has ...

Community News

Pokagon Township Board hosts October ‘22 meeting

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Township Board of Trustees hosted its monthly meeting led by Supervisor Linda Preston ...

Business

Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign

DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help county residents gain access to breast cancer services is closer to its ...

Dowagiac

WATCH: FSU star Caleb Murphy talks Saturday’s matchup against No. 2 GVSU

BIG RAPIDS — In a matchup against the top two football teams in Division II, a local product ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts second annual Oktoberfest Artisan Market

CASSOPOLIS — Vendors from across Michiana descended on a local venue Sunday afternoon for a festive fall experience. ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac enjoys Under The Harvest Moon festival

DOWAGIAC — A festive, fall atmosphere returned to downtown Dowagiac this weekend. The annual Under The Harvest Moon ...

Community News

Under The Harvest Moon festival returns to Dowagiac this weekend

DOWAGIAC — This weekend, October 7th and 8th, families can celebrate Michigan’s glorious autumn, when Under the Harvest ...

Community News

Wayne Township Board of Trustees host October ’22 meeting

By LIBERTY NEVINS Leader Publications Contributor WAYNE TOWNSHIP —  The Wayne Township Board of Trustees gathered for its ...

Community News

Pump(kin) it up: Mason’s Pumpkins ready for third annual Harvest Festival

DOWAGIAC — A local middle schooler’s business venture is preparing for its biggest event of the year. Mason ...

Community News

Former SMC professor to be featured in Michigan City art exhibit

MICHIGAN CITY, IN. — A former Dowagiac resident will have their works of art on display. David Baker, ...

Dowagiac Union Education

Dowagiac high school student suspended for making social media threats

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended for making “alarming comments” on social media, ...

Crime/Court

Area residents sentenced on assault, other charges

NILES — Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on assault, robbery and ...

Community News

Dowagiac to purchase land from Cass County Land Bank Authority for $100

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of 204 Andrews St. from ...

Education

PHOTO GALLERY: Dowagiac celebrates Homecoming 2022

The annual Homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon prior to Dowagiac facing Brandywine on the gridiron in a ...

News

Driver avoids serious injury after truck strikes tree, catches fire in Wayne Township

A Dowagiac man escaped serious injury when the truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a ...

Community News

Sister Lakes teen creates SPD response kits for Girl Scout project

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A local Girl Scout’s latest project aims to help those involved in emergency situations have ...

News

One injured in Volina Township accident

A Dowagiac resident was injured in a Thursday morning crash on Decatur Road north of Dutch Settlement according ...

Community News

Dowagiac Union High School student suspended after making online threat to student

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended following an online threat made to a ...

Community News

Niles couple injured in single-vehicle Pokagon Township crash

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — An elderly Niles couple was injured Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Pokagon Township, ...

Community News

Historic poet: Dowagiac artist using music to teach local history

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident is using music and media to educate listeners on local history. Ellis “LILEL” ...

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