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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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Moose lodge donates toy moose to Dowagiac FD for kids in crisis

DOWAGIAC — Local children in crisis situations will have some much-needed comfort thanks to a local club.  Dowagiac ...

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For the love of language: Dowagiac 91-year-old publishes first children’s book

DOWAGIAC — As a child growing up in the 1930s and ’40s, Thelda Mathews was taught to value ...

Education

Color, creativity characterize SMC graphic design projects

DOWAGIAC — Outside Southwestern Michigan College’s Mac lab on the Dale A. Lyons Building’s second floor, it’s easy ...

Community News

New Dowagiac Chamber event coordinator ready to listen, learn

DOWAGIAC – Matt Money may have been dragged kicking and screaming from South Bend six years ago, but ...

Dowagiac Union Education

Inspired by Pokagon, DUHS students make Three Sisters soup

DOWAGIAC — For many indigenous tribes in North America, three crops – corn, beans and squash – were ...

News

Dowagiac drug house catches fire while owner in jail

DOWAGIAC – A local house known for its drug activity has gone up in smoke.  At approximately 4:02 ...

News

Judge: It’s getting a little late to see a miraculous turnaround in your life’

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man with a serious drug addiction who assaulted his sister and mother was among ...

News

MiLEAP hurdles college barriers

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College students can qualify for financial assistance and support services through Michigan Works’ on-campus “navigator,” ...

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Dowagiac woman sentenced for having gun in passenger seat during traffic stop

Tina Laraby, 32, of East Railroad in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault and was sentenced to ...

News

Union leader takes aim at Cass County officials amid pension changes

CASS COUNTY – Following the completion of contract negotiations, one union leader has spoken out. Amid changes to ...

News

Easter Bunny to return to Dowagiac at 21st annual Easter Eggstravaganza

DOWAGIAC — Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce, Department of Public Services and ...

Education

GALLERY: First DUHS career fair sparks student interest

DOWAGIAC — From walking a straight line with beer goggles to signing up for one of the armed ...

News

ON THE HUNT: Find an Easter egg hunt or bunny visit nearby

The Easter Bunny will be hopping through southwest Michigan, hiding Easter eggs at various community spaces. Find out ...

News

Car crashes into Mill Pond in Dowagiac

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis woman was injured when her vehicle crashed into Mill Pond Wednesday, according to ...

News

Dowagiac Police Log — March 23-27

March 23 9:14 a.m. — 100 block Henry, larceny complaint 1 p.m. — 56000 block Pokagon, suspicious vehicle/person 2 p.m. ...

Community News

Arborist to oversee ‘judicious’ tree maintenance project in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — City leaders are bringing in an expert to provide guidance for an upcoming maintenance project. The ...

News

Developers giving former Lincoln School another life

DOWAGIAC — A building unoccupied for nearly a decade will finally see redevelopment. The Dowagiac City Council approved ...

Education

Thomas signs with SMC basketball

DOWAGIAC — Cameron Thomas, of Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois, has signed a National Junior ...

College

SMC, LMC students eligible for financial assistance through Michigan Works!

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Individuals who are pursuing their education at Lake Michigan College or Southwestern Michigan College have ...

Community News

Homeowners hit by COVID-19 hardship may qualify for $25,000

MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass County residents who have endured financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now ...

Business

Buchanan, Sister Lakes breweries added to Give a Craft Beer Trail

KALAMAZOO, MI – Discover Kalamazoo, the destination marketing organization for Kalamazoo County, has expanded its Give a Craft ...

Community News

Niles, DNR reach agreement on Dowagiac River public access site

NILES – The City of Niles and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are joining forces to help ...

News

Cass County approves grant applications for TK Lawless Park improvements

CASSOPOLIS — A popular county park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities.  The Cass County Board ...

Education

Dowagiac High School to host career fair, public invited

DOWAGIAC — Local students and community members have an opportunity to explore new career paths next week. Dowagiac ...

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