Business
Ameriwood Industries transitions to Midwest distribution center
By HANNAH HOLLIDAY hannah.holliday@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — A manufacturing operation in Dowagiac will transition to a distribution site amid ...
Education
Instructor offers ideas to keep children entertained through lockdown
DOWAGIAC — As face-to-face school closures were announced in March, parents made an overnight transition to becoming facilitators ...
News
Dowagiac resident uses quarantine to learn from Italian mother, daughter
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Susan Leach has visited Italy several times, and on each trip, she has made ...
News
Despite COVID-19, southwest Michigan census efforts continue
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, census efforts are continuing in southwest Michigan. A ...
News
Michigan expands COVID-19 testing criteria to anyone with symptoms as case numbers rise
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is expanding testing criteria for ...
Breaking News
Four Winds Casinos temporarily lays off 1,489 non-essential employees
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Four Winds Casinos has implemented a temporary lay-off of 1,489 non-essential employees at its locations ...
Business
Protestors plan ‘gridlock’ in Lansing to oppose executive order
LANSING — Since last week, tension has been brewing over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest executive order to slow ...
News
Dowagiac Area History Museum approved to form nonprofit for fundraising efforts
DOWAGIAC — With a unanimous motion of the Dowagiac City Council on Monday evening, the city’s history museum ...
Breaking News
Berrien County breaks 100 coronavirus cases, finds cluster at nursing home
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Over the weekend, COVID-19 cases in Berrien County had spiked to 105, and five deaths ...
News
Dowagiac police officer serves community throughout COVID-19 pandemic
DOWAGIAC — For many Americans, their morning routines currently consist of waking up, pulling on a pair of ...
News
United Way looking for stand-by COVID-19 volunteers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one agency is looking for as many volunteers ...
News
Cassopolis manufacturer donating sanitizer to fight COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Essential workers in Cass County are keeping a little safer thanks to a donation from a ...
News
Meals on Wheels still delivering despite COVID-19 pandemic
CASSOPOLIS — Wednesday morning, Marty Heirty hiked a mask up over his nose and mouth before opening his ...
News
Virtual statewide food drive to feed the hungry during COVID-19
LANSING — On Friday, The Food Bank Council of Michigan called on every Michigander to help feed an ...
News
Michigan becomes first state to provide food to families affected by school closings caused by COVID-19
LANSING — Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program ...
Education
SMC registration open for summer, fall classes
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College registration opened on March 25 for all students for summer and fall 2020 ...
Breaking News
Michigan sees more than 200 new COVID-19 deaths
LANSING — The state of Michigan reported more than 200 new deaths as a result of COVID-19 Friday. ...
News
Spectrum Health Lakeland reminds citizens that care for assault victims is still available
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The “Stay Home, Stay Safe” mandate is a preventative measure handed down from Michigan’s Gov. ...
News
While navigating uncharted territory, Rotarians reflect on historic events that have halted weekly meetings
DOWAGIAC — As the Dowagiac Rotary Club continues to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, Rotarians are reacting to the ...
News
Silver Creek Township looks to road improvements, pays bills
SILVER CREEK — Like other municipalities in the area, Silver Creek Township hosted its first regular township board ...
News
Leader Publications changing print cycle, remaining source for regular news updates
In response to the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as well as the change in ...
News
State looks to increase public awareness of meals program for seniors
LANSING — Michigan recently received additional federal dollars to help provide meals to older adults as the state ...
News
‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order extended to April 30
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — To slow the spread of COVID-19, an order requiring Michiganders to stay home has been ...
Education
Dowagiac seniors react to possibly missing milestones during COVID-19 pandemic
DOWAGIAC — As seniors took their possible last steps through high school on March 13, many were unaware ...
News
5 Mile Drive-In remains hopeful for start of season
DOWAGIAC — With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unknown when Michiganders will be able to sit in front ...
