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Dowagiac drug house catches fire while owner in jail
DOWAGIAC – A local house known for its drug activity has gone up in smoke. At approximately 4:02 ...
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Judge: It’s getting a little late to see a miraculous turnaround in your life’
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man with a serious drug addiction who assaulted his sister and mother was among ...
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MiLEAP hurdles college barriers
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College students can qualify for financial assistance and support services through Michigan Works’ on-campus “navigator,” ...
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Dowagiac woman sentenced for having gun in passenger seat during traffic stop
Tina Laraby, 32, of East Railroad in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault and was sentenced to ...
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Union leader takes aim at Cass County officials amid pension changes
CASS COUNTY – Following the completion of contract negotiations, one union leader has spoken out. Amid changes to ...
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Easter Bunny to return to Dowagiac at 21st annual Easter Eggstravaganza
DOWAGIAC — Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce, Department of Public Services and ...
Education
GALLERY: First DUHS career fair sparks student interest
DOWAGIAC — From walking a straight line with beer goggles to signing up for one of the armed ...
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ON THE HUNT: Find an Easter egg hunt or bunny visit nearby
The Easter Bunny will be hopping through southwest Michigan, hiding Easter eggs at various community spaces. Find out ...
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Car crashes into Mill Pond in Dowagiac
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis woman was injured when her vehicle crashed into Mill Pond Wednesday, according to ...
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Dowagiac Police Log — March 23-27
March 23 9:14 a.m. — 100 block Henry, larceny complaint 1 p.m. — 56000 block Pokagon, suspicious vehicle/person 2 p.m. ...
Community News
Arborist to oversee ‘judicious’ tree maintenance project in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — City leaders are bringing in an expert to provide guidance for an upcoming maintenance project. The ...
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Developers giving former Lincoln School another life
DOWAGIAC — A building unoccupied for nearly a decade will finally see redevelopment. The Dowagiac City Council approved ...
Education
Thomas signs with SMC basketball
DOWAGIAC — Cameron Thomas, of Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois, has signed a National Junior ...
College
SMC, LMC students eligible for financial assistance through Michigan Works!
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Individuals who are pursuing their education at Lake Michigan College or Southwestern Michigan College have ...
Community News
Homeowners hit by COVID-19 hardship may qualify for $25,000
MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass County residents who have endured financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now ...
Business
Buchanan, Sister Lakes breweries added to Give a Craft Beer Trail
KALAMAZOO, MI – Discover Kalamazoo, the destination marketing organization for Kalamazoo County, has expanded its Give a Craft ...
Community News
Niles, DNR reach agreement on Dowagiac River public access site
NILES – The City of Niles and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are joining forces to help ...
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Cass County approves grant applications for TK Lawless Park improvements
CASSOPOLIS — A popular county park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. The Cass County Board ...
Education
Dowagiac High School to host career fair, public invited
DOWAGIAC — Local students and community members have an opportunity to explore new career paths next week. Dowagiac ...
Business
Sister Lakes Brewing shows off new Town Hall at Chamber event
SISTER LAKES — A local brewery got a chance to show off its new banquet hall to local ...
Business
Sister Lakes Brewing to release Ukrainian stout, donate to relief efforts
SISTER LAKES — When Pravda Brewery in Lviv, Ukraine opened their recipe books and called on brewers around ...
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Drug Enforcement Team executes warrant in Dowagiac
The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed a warrant on the 100 block of Haines Street in Dowagiac ...
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Dowagiac native serves as navigator on 1,800-mile journey without GPS assistance
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Brett McMinoway PACIFIC OCEAN — Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ...
Community News
Cass County courts employees retain defined benefit pension plan
CASSOPOLIS — As county officials seek to implement new retirement plans for the county’s union employees, one union ...
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Dowagiac church to host Easter rummage and bake sale
From Fabergé eggs and antique garden tools to fresh-baked pies, one local church is gearing up for another ...
