Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Dowagiac police hand out $100 bills ahead of holiday
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments were able to spread holiday cheer this season. Officers spent ...
Community News
Meet the 2024 Miss Dowagiac Contestants – Contestants 4-6
DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at ...
Business
Nitro Zone family entertainment center opens in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages ...
Community News
Meet the 2024 Miss Dowagiac Contestants – Contestants 1-3
DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at ...
Business
Dowagiac’s Nitro Zone entertainment center to open tomorrow
DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages ...
Uncategorized
‘It’s home’: Original pump organ returns to The Old Rugged Cross Church
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A historic church received the Christmas gift of a lifetime Friday afternoon. Members of Pokagon ...
Education
SMC graduates 21-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Dec. 13 welcomed 21 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with ...
Business
Dowagiac, Corewell Health reach lease agreement for Donald Lyons Health Center
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac area residents will soon have more health care options to choose from. The Dowagiac City ...
Business
Dowagiac to seek new Twistees operator
DOWAGIAC — An ice cream parlor that has served the Dowagiac community for more than 40 years could ...
Community News
City of Dowagiac approves sale of property for redevelopment
DOWAGIAC — A vacant plot of land will soon become part of the City of Dowagiac’s redevelopment plan. ...
Community News
Dowagiac hires former Buchanan city manager as Director of Public Works
DOWAGIAC — Former Buchanan City Manager Benjamin Eldridge has found his next job with the City of Dowagiac. ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for Niles Township assault
NILES — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in an assault ...
Community News
Dowagiac police, fire host Breakfast with Santa Toy Drive
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments are making an effort to ensure that this gift-giving holiday ...
Community News
$1.5 million grant to help fund Cass County Historic Courthouse renovation
CASSOPOLIS — As contractors worked through preliminary construction projects less than 100 yards away Monday, Cass County Board ...
Business
OutCenter announces 2024 PrideFest events
BENTON HARBOR — OutCenter’s annual PrideFest is going on tour next year. PrideFest is a community celebration of ...
Business
New Dowagiac fire station breaks ground
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department will soon have a new location in the city. Local officials gathered ...
Community News
Soup Luncheon results in record donation to Fitch Camp
DOWAGIAC — The community participated at a record level for the 2023 Soup Luncheon benefiting E. Root Fitch ...
Community News
Honor Credit Union donates $1,000 to Dowagiac Fire Department’s Toys for Tots Drive
DOWAGIAC — The Cass County Toys for Tots program is in full swing, and Dowagiac businesses are doing ...
Community News
Honor Credit Union donates $750 to Shop With A Hero program
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments were surprised Monday with a $750 donation from Honor Credit ...
Community News
Local girl receives Certificate of Bravery from Wayne Township Fire Department
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A local fire department and municipality recently honored a local elementary school student who helped ...
News
Cass County finance department receives highest rating from national organization
CASS COUNTY — Cass County’s finance department was recognized Friday for outstanding performance in the recently concluded fiscal ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Annual Candlelight Christmas Parade rolls through downtown Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Visitors from across southwest Michigan lined the downtown Dowagiac sidewalks, cup of hot cocoa in hand, ...
Business
Dowagiac middle, high school vocalists to perform downtown Dec. 7
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac middle and high school choir members are among the musicians headlining downtown’s Extended Hours Holiday ...
Business
Honor Credit Union, Project Pajama partner for donation drive
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help Dowagiac Union Schools students wake up in warm, cozy clothing on Christmas ...
