Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow
Pow wow set to beat of a drum
For John Warren and his son, John T. Warren, drumming has been a part of their lives for decades.
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Berrybrook Enterprises
Dowagiac farm sued over housing
Berrybrook Enterprises Inc., based in Dowagiac, has been sued by the federal government for failing to meet a 2010 agreement to improve migrant employee housing.
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 27, 2012 3:01 pm
cass county board of commissioners
Commissioner election goes to recount
A hearing in front of the Cass County Board of Canvassers Thursday afternoon determined the county commissioner race between current commissioners Ed Goodman and Bob ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:52 pm
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Walking to save the water
For Andy Jackson, and many other citizens of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, the fifth annual Water Walk, slated for Aug. 31, isn’t just ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:50 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters begins Dowagiac campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass Inc. (BBBS) has already commenced its campaign to get more “bigs” and “littles” involved in Cass County, ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:45 pm
Under the Harvest Moon
Event planners gear up for Harvest Moon
The Under the Harvest Moon one-day festival, set for Oct. 13 in downtown Dowagiac, has preparations under way for special activities and a scarecrow decorating ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:11 am
CJ Brooks
Dowagiac teacher named music director
Thanks to Dowagiac music teacher CJ Brooks, Silver Creek and Keeler United Methodist churches have live music once again.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:08 am
Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow
Potter ready for pow wow
For the third year in a row, pottery artist and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi citizen Kathy Getz Fodness will offer ornate, yet functional, pieces at ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:05 pm
Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series
Last summer jam
Each Thursday, save for two rainy evenings, has welcomed musical performers from southwest Michigan that have filled downtown Dowagiac’s Beckwith Park on South Front Street ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:55 pm
Porky's
Porky’s to celebrate 30 years
This month will ring in the 30th anniversary of Porky’s Party Place, 1119 E. State St. in Cassopolis, and the staff plans to celebrate with ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:52 pm
Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow
Pokagon Band preps for annual Pow Wow
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has invited the public to join the festivities Sept. 1-2, during its 27th annual Kee-Boon–Mein-Kaa Pow Wow, which ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 20, 2012 5:13 pm
Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show
Auto show rolls in 178 classic cars
The 22nd annual Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show rallied together owners and car enthusiasts Saturday to check out close to 200 vehicles that lined ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 20, 2012 5:03 pm
Brookside Learning Center
Backpacks give free supplies, smiles
Parents and eager children began lining up at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Brookside Learning Center in Cassopolis to nab new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies, ...
by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 19, 2012 6:04 pm
Cassopolis Public Schools
A great start for school
Dozens of Dowagiac elementary school students will kick off their first day of school in style, thanks to Thursday morning’s 2012 Great Start event at ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:41 pm
PC Bros.
Duo offers tech-savvy skills
When Andrew Murphy and Chuck Allen, both lifetime Dowagiac residents, first met at Union High School, they didn’t quite get along.
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:29 pm
Dowagiac Union Schools
Dowagiac students enter boot camp
Dowagiac students heading into middle school in a few short weeks got their first taste of the building and procedures Tuesday during the annual Dowagiac ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:18 am
Berrien County Youth Fair
BCYF royalty crowned
The bleachers of the grandstand at the Berrien County Youth Fair filled up quickly Sunday evening as parents, family and friends gathered to cheer on ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 13, 2012 11:38 pm
Dowagiac City Council
Dowagiac City Council names members to museum advisory committee
Dowagiac City Council appointed members to the southwest Michigan museum advisory committee Monday, announcing the induction of all 11 previous members from the original committee ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 13, 2012 11:28 pm
cassopolis
Cassopolis village manager resigns
Cassopolis Village Manager Meg Cluckey submitted her formal resignation Friday, which was recognized by the Cassopolis Village Council Monday during its regular meeting.
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 13, 2012 11:20 pm
Backpack Extravaganza
Free school supplies event set for Aug. 18, 22
Brookside Learning Center, in Cassopolis, will welcome students and their parents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18, to pick up backpacks filled with ...
by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:21 pm
Michigan
New bills introduced to legislature
A slew of new state bills have been introduced to Michigan legislature.
by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 12, 2012 3:36 pm
Dowagiac Rotary Club
Rotary governor urges new commitment to service projects
Dowagiac’s Rotary Club welcomed Rotary Club District Governor Mark Henne to Dowagiac Thursday, pressing members to “do something big.”
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 9, 2012 10:19 pm
Dowagiac Union Schools
Community speaks on failed bond proposal
Hours after election results trickled in from polling centers in precincts across Cass County, Dowagiac residents weighed in on the failed Dowagiac Union Schools bond ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 6:14 pm
Cassopolis Public Schools
Cassopolis schools look to future renovations
Thanks to the millage renewal of its sinking fund, the Cassopolis Public School District will be allowed to make several improvements to district school buildings, ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 6:11 pm
Cass County Council on Aging
Council on Aging aims to maintain services
The Cass County Council on Aging plans to continue and maintain its services offered to older adults in the region after Tuesday’s millage renewal proposal ...
