Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts 2023 Memorial Day Parade
DOWAGIAC — Veterans, community members and city leaders gathered for a day of remembrance to cap off an ...
Local Government
Dowagiac City Council approves 2023 tax levy
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac City Council officials voted unanimously on Monday night to approve the 2023 Tax Levy for ...
Crime/Court
Search warrant leads to drug, stolen property arrest in Pokagon Township
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A theft investigation led to the arrest of one individual Wednesday morning in Pokagon Township, ...
Education
Dowagiac honors April Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac Superintendent to retire in 2024
DOWAGIAC — One local school district will soon say farewell to its superintendent at the end of the ...
Community News
Entries wanted: Cass County seeks designs for coin contest
CASS COUNTY — Since becoming chair of the board of commissioners in January, Jeremiah Jones has made a ...
Education
Skip Dyes appointed to SMC Board of Trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees May 10 filled the vacancy created by Keith McKenzie’s retirement ...
Business
Fun on the way: Progress continues on Dowagiac family entertainment center
DOWAGIAC — The building that once housed a Shopko location in Dowagiac has a fresh coat of paint ...
Community News
Dowagiac pursues housing development project
DOWAGIAC — A planned development project would bring 40 apartment units to downtown Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council ...
Business
Biggby Coffee to open Dowagiac location May 9
DOWAGIAC — Locals patiently waiting for Dowagiac’s newest coffee shop to open were able to get a taste ...
News
Search warrant leads to drug arrests in Wayne Township
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of three individuals Thursday morning in Wayne Township ...
Business
Dowagiac woman launches podcast highlighting women in media, entertainment, technology
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac woman with more than 25 years of experience in media, entertainment and technology is ...
Education
Cass County voters approve school operating millages
CASS COUNTY — Voters overwhelmingly approved operating millages for Cassopolis Public Schools, Dowagiac Union Schools and Edwardsburg Public ...
Community News
SMC’s 56th Commencement graduates 317
DOWAGIAC — Two women spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2023 April 29 at 56th ...
Community News
Undrafted, Murphy joins Titans with chip on his shoulder
DOWAGIAC — 259 players heard their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft and Caleb Murphy was not ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac’s Murphy signs UDFA deal with Tennessee Titans
DOWAGIAC — Caleb Murphy is officially a pro. The former Dowagiac and Ferris State standout has signed an ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: P.D. Beckwith, Round Oak and The Industrial Revolution
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Education
Dowagiac Area History Museum to continue Spring Lecture Series next week
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Spring Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. ...
Business
A touch of Texas: Dowagiac native to open new boutique in downtown Niles
NILES — A new clothing store is bringing a touch of Texas to southwest Michigan. Dani Morgan’s Boutique, ...
Education
Dowagiac’s 2023 valedictorians, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Six Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber to host national BBQ festival, competition
DOWAGIAC — This year, Dowagiac’s annual summer festival will have a new flavor. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
Community News
Pokagon Band to host fundraiser for students competing in 2023 North American Indigenous Games
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians recently announce a fundraising event to support Pokagon Youth and ...
Education
SMC’s Student Art Show returns
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s annual student art exhibition returned for the first time since 2019 April 18 ...
Community News
United Women of Faith to host annual spring rummage, bake sale
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. United ...
Education
Dowagiac honors March Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s March Students of The Month during ...
