Local Government

Cass County receives clean audit report, with a few comments

CASS COUNTY — A local government body has been given a clean bill of health for its financial ...

Education

Miss Buchanan crowned Miss Blossomtime 2022; Miss Niles Top 6

BENTON HARBOR – Earlier in the evening, Miss Buchanan attempted to grab the microphone to answer a question posed ...

Local Government

County residents speak out on proposed ORV ordinance

CASS COUNTY — A standing-room only crowd was packed into a local government meeting, residents waiting to take ...

News

Man hits brother who told him to wash his hands, gets jail time

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who got into a fight over washing his hands and then was found ...

Community News

Russom Park Pavilion opens with dedication, Chamber ribbon-tying

DOWAGIAC — After years of planning, fundraising and construction, a local nonprofit has successfully completed a project they ...

Education

SMC criminal justice resumes winning ways

DOWAGIAC — For the sixth year in a row, Southwestern Michigan College brought home gold, silver and bronze medals ...

Business

Local, international leaders break ground on $150M facility in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS – From a United States congressman to the Norwegian ambassador to the U.S., leaders from near and ...

Education

Twintellectuals: Dowagiac twins named valedictorian, salutatorian

DOWAGIAC — They may be twin-telligent and twin-spired, but they’re not twin-separable.  Dowagiac Union High School seniors Riley ...

Business

Caruso’s to undergo renovations ahead of 100th anniversary party

DOWAGIAC – One of the oldest local establishments is getting a facelift in advance of its centennial celebration.  ...

Education

Dowagiac Union High School announces Class of 2022 Top 10 students

DOWAGIAC — A group of local students was honored Monday for their efforts and excellence in the classroom ...

News

DUHS students to host free senior citizen luncheon Thursday

DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high ...

News Main

Law office to replace downtown antique store after building sale

DOWAGIAC — When a downtown building came up for sale, an Indiana man with ties to Dowagiac jumped ...

News

Manufacturing company aims to bring 30 jobs to Dowagiac in 2022

DOWAGIAC — A new manufacturing company is about to make Dowagiac a whole lot cooler. American Cooler Technologies, ...

News

Gift shop at Borgess Lee Hospital to open Monday

DOWAGIAC – Walking into the local hospital on Wednesday afternoon, visitors, employees and patients alike witnessed a sight ...

News

Silver Creek Township eliminates police department

SILVER CREEK TWP. — A local law enforcement unit is no longer operational. At its regular meeting Wednesday, ...

Local Government

Dowagiac to spend $250K on new ‘smart’ electric meters

DOWAGIAC — After the success of a pilot “smart meter” program, a local municipality is preparing to move ...

Community News

New Dowagiac restaurant to use outdoor space behind former Zeke’s

DOWAGIAC — The aroma of smoked meats will soon be wafting through downtown. The Dowagiac City Council on ...

Top Home

Proposed ordinance to allow ORVs on Cass County roads

CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road may take on a new meaning if a new proposed ordinance takes ...

Breaking News

Dowagiac man found guilty of child molestation, pornography had ‘scores’ of images, videos of children being assaulted

CASSOPOLIS — It took 12 Cass County jurors just one hour to find a Dowagiac man guilty of 15 ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts 21st annual Easter Eggstravaganza

DOWAGIAC — Much to the delight of local children, the Easter Bunny made his long-awaited return to Dowagiac.  ...

News

‘A wrecking crew of self-destruction’: Man steals vintage Mustang, blames meth

CASSOPOLIS — A Marcellus man is going to prison for his role in three separate incidents involving stolen ...

Education

Cass County justice group talks Critical Race Theory, forgiveness

CASS COUNTY — Layered on top of a black and white photograph reads a quote from Dr. Martin ...

Local Government

Cass Commissioners recognize 911 dispatchers, animal control

CASS COUNTY — Local government officials took time to recognize two groups of people ahead of their national ...

News

Cass Co. approves raise, pension change for sergeants unit

CASS COUNTY — Contract changes continue to come for union employees in Cass County. The Cass County Board ...

Community News

Dowagiac Chamber membership coordinator seeks business symbiosis

DOWAGIAC — Symbiosis in nature occurs when organisms form partnerships to create a mutually-beneficial environment ripe for innovation ...

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