Community News
Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali
DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing. The unexpected arose at many turns, ...
Business
Ascension-Borgess’ Ryder makes list of ‘Rural Hospital CEOs to Know’
KALAMAZOO — Natalie Ryder, MBA-HM, MSN, RN, NE-BC, administrator of Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital in Allegan, Ascension Borgess-Pipp ...
Community News
Dowagiac turns 175 today
DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday. Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...
Business
Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...
Community News
Dowagiac City Council announces 2023 summer road projects
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — For the city’s 175th Anniversary year, the City Council of ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High student suspended after threatening comments
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended after making comments that were “not appropriate ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for domestic violence, witness tampering
CASSOPOLIS —A Dowagiac man with a long criminal record was given a chance to change his life on ...
Community News
SMC honors Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster for 30 years of service
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College paid tribute Feb. 8 to Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster with a 30-year pin ...
Business
Woodfire Trattoria wins 2023 Ice Time Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — Early morning bitter cold temperatures did not hinder the ice artisans last weekend at Dowagiac’s Ice ...
Community News
SMC hosts annual Band Clinic Day
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s annual “Clinic Day” Feb. 3 featured four area school bands critiqued just in ...
Business
Beckwith Theatre announces 2023 season
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre has announced its 2023 season. “We are very excited about the variety of ...
Business
Dowagiac hosts 26th annual Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of visitors descended on downtown Dowagiac for its 26th annual Ice Time Festival on Saturday. ...
Crime/Court
Convicted murderer sentenced for 2020 Cassopolis armed robbery
CASSOPOLIS — A man in prison in Indiana for murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...
Business
MonaCo Cleaning Services hosts ribbon-tying ceremony
DOWAGIAC — A local business has opened its doors in downtown Dowagiac. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business ...
Business
Dowagiac restaurants gearing up for annual Ice Time Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — Six restaurants will bring the fire to Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival, Saturday, February 4, as they ...
Business
26th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous set for Feb. 11
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Conservation Club will hold its 26th Annual Hunter’s Rendezvous on Saturday, Feb. 11 at ...
Community News
Miss Dowagiac 2023 ready to represent community
DOWAGIAC — It was a weekend to remember for Amelia Jones. The Dowagiac Union senior was crowned Miss ...
Community News
Dowagiac businesses support 26th annual Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Veteran ice carvers will be among those returning to the Dowagiac Ice Time Festival on Saturday, ...
News
Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 4: 13 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 just ...
Community News
Amelia Jones crowned Miss Dowagiac 2023
DOWAGIAC — After a night of sparkle, song and dance, a new Miss Dowagiac shined through to gain ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time, probation for drunk driving
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man received jail time and probation Friday at Cass County Circuit Court for drunk ...
Community News
Dowagiac’s Evelyn Williams to celebrate 100th birthday
DOWAGIAC — Evelyn Williams does not know what the big deal is about turning 100. The Dowagiac resident ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time, probation for assaulting girlfriend
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his girlfriend also received jail and probation. Deondray Henry, 21, of ...
Business
WATCH: Lyons Industries donates $10,000 to Youth Solutions’ Fund the Future campaign
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help create opportunities for skills improvement for local students received a significant boost ...
Community News
Newly-minted DUS board trustee Christina Carpenter ‘excited’ to serve district
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ Feb. 16 Board of Education meeting will be the first of many for ...
