Business

Mother-son duo brings ice cream, hot dog shop to Sister Lakes

SISTER LAKES — A new business has arrived just in time to offer customers respite from the sweltering ...

Dowagiac

Dowagiac man gets probation for resisting police

CASSOPOLIS — Jason Keen, 42, of Glenwood Road in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to attempted resisting and obstructing police ...

News

Dowagiac native sentenced for meth possession

DOWAGIAC — Tasha Ernst, 43, formerly of Dowagiac and now of Three Rivers, pleaded guilty to possession of ...

Education

Dowagiac student wins Future Chef competition; SOTM named

DOWAGIAC — In March, the Sodexo Future Chef competition returned to Dowagiac schools after a two-year COVID hiatus. ...

Community News

Post office collects 4,000 pounds of food for local pantries

DOWAGIAC — Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America ...

Community News

Lyons Industries donates $2,000 toward fireworks

DOWAGIAC — This year’s Fourth of July fireworks show is one step closer to reality after a donation ...

News

Dowagiac summer concert lineup, vendors revealed

DOWAGIAC — “It doesn’t matter what you wear, as long as you are there … there will be ...

Education

Six longtime Dowagiac school employees retire; four hired

DOWAGIAC — The carousel of educators and school employees in one local school district continues to turn.  At ...

News

Dowagiac increases property tax millage in 2022-23 budget

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council on Monday hosted a public hearing on a property tax increase of ...

Local Government

County to purchase police jet skis; Sheriff announces new hires

CASS COUNTY — A nationwide shortage of jet skis is forcing local law enforcement find an alternative route ...

Top Home

OAK + ASH BBQ offers sneak peek inside new restaurant

DOWAGIAC — Relics of local history have been placed on the walls, the smoker has been fired up ...

Top Home

Dowagiac nonprofit seeks donations ahead of July 1 fireworks

DOWAGIAC — Independence Day is fast approaching, and a local nonprofit is seeking donations as it prepares to ...

Education

SMC Board of Trustees meets new MCCA President

DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees met the new Michigan Community College Association president at ...

News

Crafts, cats and laughs: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts artisan market – GALLERY

CASSOPOLIS — With a cool breeze sweeping across the plain, vendors from across Michiana descended on a local ...

News Main

Cass County honors fallen deputy at memorial event

CASSOPOLIS — Nearly 22 years ago, Cass County Deputy Shane Britton died while responding to a call for ...

Breaking News

Dowagiac man convicted of child molestation, pornography gets life sentence

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac business owner was sentenced to life in prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.  ...

Education

Dowagiac students receive more than $860K in scholarships

DOWAGIAC — Prior to their upcoming graduation, local high school students headed to college got a big financial ...

News

Young Professionals to host Mommy-Son event Saturday

DOWAGIAC — The time has come for moms and sons to join for tons of fun.  The Young ...

News

Dowagiac Drama wins best choreography, performs at Wave Awards

BENTON HARBOR — With the red carpet rolled out, local high school drama programs got the star treatment ...

Community News

Former Zeke’s space transforms as new BBQ joint prepares to open

DOWAGIAC — An iconic downtown building has gotten a facelift – inside and out – ahead of the ...

Local Government

Michigan court: Cass County district map illegal, must be redrawn

DOWAGIAC — Cass County officials are headed back to the drawing board, and one local man’s claims of ...

Top Home

Local schools, businesses receive United Way awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional nonprofit has acknowledged local businesses and schools for their generosity and community contributions. ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Local royalty, bands shine at 116th Blossomtime Parade

ST. JOSEPH — With redbud trees in full bloom and a cool breeze dusting pollen across the landscape, ...

Southwestern Michigan College

New SMC auto teaching tool built for diagnostics, not speed

DOWAGIAC — With a wheeled frame, an accelerator and a steering wheel, it looks like something Tim “The ...

Community News

Dowagiac River experts urge caution following recent water rescue

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP – An emergency water rescue involving several kayakers on the Dowagiac River last week brought ...

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