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Man convicted of killing Dowagiac resident denied motion to withdraw guilty plea
CASSOPOLIS – A Kalamazoo man convicted of killing a Dowagiac man in early 2020 had his motion to ...
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SMC ETS STEM Camp promotes growth mindset
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Educational Talent Search’s STEM Camp July 26-30 was frustrating by design. Whether it ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cassopolis’ Bradley wins second straight Showmanship Sweepstakes
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis teen has claimed back-to-back wins at the Cass County Fair. When the dust settled, ...
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Nonprofit fighting to keep doors open seeks community support
CASS COUNTY — A local nonprofit fighting to keep its doors open is reaching out to the community. ...
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Edwardsburg, Cassopolis men sentenced to fines, probation in home invasion cases
CASSOPOLIS — Two area residents were sentenced in two home invasion and illegal entry cases. Dakota Mukwa Collett, ...
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Kalamazoo man who robbed Vandalia Dollar General headed to prison
CASSOPOLIS – A Kalamazoo man who robbed a convenience store last year in Vandalia was sentenced to prison ...
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Local church to host discussion about Dowagiac author’s book on the Battle of Gettysburg
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native is returning home to discuss their book on a key aspect of the ...
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First-time poultry show participant soaking up fair experience
CASSOPOLIS — Oliviah Carroll has been enjoying the Cass County Fair from a different angle this year. A ...
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PHOTO STORY: Demolition derby takes over Cass County Fair grandstand
CASSOPOLIS — The roar of battered engines and the clash of steel crashing against steel brought cheers to ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles’ Reske takes home Cass County cat show title
CASSOPOLIS — A feline fiesta took place on the downstairs floor of the Cass County Fair Memorial Building ...
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Dowagiac schools make masks optional for students, staff
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools have announced new COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year In a statement ...
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Ascension Borgess Lee Foundation golf outing raises $19,000
DOWAGIAC — A July golf outing has raised nearly $20,000 for a local hospital. The Ascension Borgess Lee ...
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Two injured in Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — Two were injured in a Wednesday crash in Howard Township. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke ...
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Cass County Fair hosts Law Enforcement Day
CASSOPOLIS – Local law enforcement agencies looked to grow their relationship with the people of Cass County at ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles teen takes home three first place wins in Cass County Fair youth horse, pony show
CASSOPOLIS — Dalia Awshana has always known her horse, Jimmy, was made for jumping. When the now 19-year-old ...
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PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Police Department hosts National Night Out event
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s Burke Park was filled with music, community members, police officers and firefighters Tuesday evening for ...
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Junior Achievement of Berrien, Cass counties announces Tapas on the Green event
BENTON HARBOR — Junior Achievement serving Berrien and Cass Counties is inviting the community to attend Tapas on ...
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PHOTO STORY: NTPA Tractor Pull wows crowd at Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Engines roared as spectators packed the grandstand to see the National Tractor Pullers Association’s Championship Pulling ...
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Cass County Conservation district announces 2020 awards
CASSOPOLIS — One area agency is making up for lost time by formally announcing awards from 2020. The ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 906,538 cases, 19,947 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,110 COVID-19 cases and 282 deaths, according to the ...
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PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac’s Stockwell named champion swine showman at Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Brianna Stockwell was all smiles at the Cass County Fair on Tuesday. The Dowagiac native took ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 28-Aug. 2
July 28 7:32 a.m. — Police Department, subpoena service 12:01 p.m. — Oak St/Jay, traffic stop 12:42 p.m. ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles’ Tharp wins Cass County Youth Dairy Show
CASSOPOLIS — Mary Tharp’s cow Valentine holds a special place in her heart. “I named her Valentine because ...
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Dowagiac man gets jail time for assaulting brother-in-law
NILES — A Dowagiac man is going to be spending more time in jail after being sentenced in ...
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Cassopolis teen wins sheep showman overall, grand overall market
CASSOPOLIS – After last year’s cancelation, the Cass County Fair is back in full swing with 4-H animal ...
