News
Dowagiac dedicates Hagen Field
Saturday’s Brian Frazier Invitational was a reunion unlike any other for the Dowagiac community, and for good reason.
Education
WMU approves Graduate Certificate in Tribal Governance
KALAMAZOO — The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for meth delivery
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to a year in jail for delivery/manufacture of drugs. Bobby Leroy ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac woman gets probation for hit-and-run
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac woman who left the scene of a hit and run accident was sentenced to ...
Community News
Keith McKenzie retires from SMC Board of Trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Trustees April 12 accepted with regret the retirement of Keith H. McKenzie, the ...
Community News
Football star Caleb Murphy recognized by City of Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac celebrated the achievements of former Chieftains standout and current NFL prospect Caleb ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: NFL prospect Caleb Murphy visits Justus Gage Elementary
DOWAGIAC — Excitement was in the air Monday afternoon at Justus Gage Elementary as students had a chance ...
Community News
Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Sylvia’ production
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is gearing up for its next production. The company will be presenting ...
News
Dowagiac resident, South Bend teen injured in two-vehicle Volinia Township crash
VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A 73 year-old Dowagiac resident and a South Bend teen were hospitalized Friday afternoon following ...
Community News
Dowagiac woman, children injured in single vehicle Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac woman and three children were injured Thursday morning in a single vehicle crash ...
Business
Mno-Bmadsen, Cressy Commercial Real Estate announce merger
DOWAGIAC — Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, has announced it has ...
Business
Dowagiac’s Spring Open House Weekend set for April 21-22
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s retail community will usher in the new season with Spring Open House Weekend Friday and ...
Business
Dowagiac Planning Commission approves site plans for marijuana retailers
DOWAGIAC — Cannabis in Dowagiac is blazing ahead. The Dowagiac Planning Commission unanimously approved site plans for two ...
Community News
Rep. Walberg opens downtown Niles district office
NILES — The Riverfront Square parking lot in downtown Niles was packed for a special occasion Friday morning. ...
Community News
Dowagiac approves grant applications for Elks Trail improvements
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac has moved one step closer toward the realization of an outdoors project ...
Community News
Dowagiac’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza set for April 1
DOWAGIAC — The 22nd annual Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce will be hosted ...
Crime/Court
Former SMC student gets probation for attacking student
CASSOPOLIS — A former Southwestern Michigan College student was sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...
Community News
24-hour fitness center opens in Sister Lakes
SISTER LAKES — A new business allows Sister Lakes area residents to pursue and achieve their fitness goals ...
Education
Dowagiac honors February Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s February Students of The Month during ...
Community News
Dowagiac awarded $300,000 grant for home energy efficiency
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac has been awarded a $300,000 MI-HOPE grant through the Michigan State Housing ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time, probation for maintaining drug house
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to prison in Cass County Circuit ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time on child pornography, assault charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to prison for his actions in two incidents. He first was ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: The Frontier Era
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Dowagiac
Super Murphy Brothers: Family bonds propel Murphy brothers to success on football field – HORIZONS 2023
It was a family affair for Dowagiac natives Caleb and Cailyn Murphy Saturday, Dec. 10 at Ferris State ...
Community News
Resolution passed to honor late Dowagiac businessman
VAN BUREN COUNTY — The Board of County Road Commissioners of Van Buren County unanimously agreed to pass ...
