Crime/Court
Dowagiac Police Department K9 finds armed domestic assault suspect
DOWAGIAC — A four-legged Dowagiac Police Department employee located a domestic assault suspect Tuesday who was armed with ...
Business
Dowagiac flight school sees interest soar
DOWAGIAC — A local business is taking flight education to new heights. Foxtrot Flight Training LLC is currently ...
Education
Dowagiac school board appoints new member
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and she is a familiar face in the ...
Community News
Dowagiac City Council appoints new member
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council appointed a new member Monday to fill a recently vacated seat. Council ...
Crime/Court
Jailed Dowagiac man gets credit for time served
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who has spent nearly two years in jail on weapons, drug and assault ...
News
Dowagiac woman injured in two-vehicle Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac woman was injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Pokagon Township, according ...
Business
Dowagiac chamber to host Holiday Open House
DOWAGIAC — Christmas may be 53 days away, but downtown Dowagiac businesses are gearing up to celebrate early. ...
Community News
Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce celebrates business award winners
NILES — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders who have helped the city and its ...
Community News
Indiana Michigan Power releases thermostat survey results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In coordination with October’s National Energy Awareness Month, Indiana Michigan Power invited customers to share ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts downtown Trick or Treat event
DOWAGIAC — People of all ages visited downtown Dowagiac to celebrate the Halloween weekend. Downtown businesses hosted a ...
Crime/Court
Cass County Friend of The Court supervisor honored with state award
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Friend of the Court Casework Supervisor Tracie Kuriata, was honored by the Michigan Family ...
Community News
Dowagiac class of 1974 honors classmates with gift to the city
DOWAGIAC — Enhancements to public spaces continue with the recent addition of a Crimson King Maple to the ...
Community News
Beckwith Theatre to host Pulitzer-nominated playwright
DOWAGIAC — Theatergoers will have a chance to visit with a Pulitzer-nominated author next week. The Beckwith Theatre ...
Community News
Dowagiac dedicates Burling Park
DOWAGIAC — Dr. Charles Burling remembers it like it was yesterday. The Dowagiac native recalled a conversation he ...
Community News
Hidden Acres hosts annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Market
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat ...
Business
Business is buzzing: Dowagiac welcomes first marijuana dispensary
DOWAGIAC — A new Dowagiac business has “high” expectations for success. Marijuana dispensary Twisted Bee, 56271 M-51 S., ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Dowagiac school board president resigns
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking applicants to fill a vacant board of education seat following the ...
Community News
Cass County 100+ Women Who Care celebrates 10 years
MARCELLUS — The Cass County 100+ Women Who Care met for its 10th anniversary meeting on Monday, Oct. ...
Community News
Dowagiac Union Schools hires consulting firm for superintendent search
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ search for a new superintendent to replace the retiring Jonathan Whan began Monday ...
Community News
Dowagiac celebrates September Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for Berrien Township thefts
NILES — A Dowagiac man who stole cars and other items from a Berrien Township man and his ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts annual Under the Harvest Moon festival
DOWAGIAC — A festive, fall atmosphere returned to downtown Dowagiac Saturday despite the on and off drizzle of ...
Community News
Bob Schuur, Dowagiac’s longest-serving council member, dies at 84
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac City Council member Bob Schuur, the longest continually-serving councilmember in the city’s history, has passed ...
Community News
Dowagiac’s newest mural completed
DOWAGIAC — A vibrant new mural in downtown Dowagiac was created to greet community members and visitors alike ...
Community News
Pokagon Band seeks consultation with Dowagiac Union Schools regarding mascot, logo
DOWAGIAC — A push to change the Dowagiac Union Schools mascot has resurfaced. Tribal Council of the Pokagon ...
