Community News
SMC Renaissance Faire returns Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s fifth Renaissance Faire steps back in time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, ...
News
Motorcyle-vehicle accident sends Illinois resident to hospital
A motorcycle-vehicle accident sent a 9-year-old Illinois resident to the hospital in Silver Creek Township Monday morning.
Business
Redbud Insurance Services welcomes new vice president
BUCHANAN — Redbud Insurance Services is excited to announce the hiring of Libby Hein as the Vice president ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan man heading to trial for allegedly killing Berrien County Road Department worker
NILES — The Buchanan man who allegedly drove drunk and struck and killed a Berrien County Road Department ...
News
Edwardsburg Art Show Sept. 17 at American Legion
The second annual Edwardsburg Art Fair will be Saturday, Sept. 17, at the American Legion No. 365 on ...
Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to probation for arson
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man who set items on fire at his girlfriend’s home was placed on probation ...
Crime/Court
Decatur woman gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS – A Decatur woman who absconded from the court earlier this year will be spending time in ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac’s Boatright Sr. returns home to host BBQ event
DOWAGIAC — It’s not every day that a celebrity grill master comes to town. But James “Big J” ...
News
United Way gears up for 12th annual Rake a Difference event
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On Thursday, November 10, hundreds of area volunteers, working as teams, will help seniors in ...
Education
Dowagiac leaders focus on positives as classes resume
DOWAGIAC — It’s been a whirlwind of a first week for Dowagiac Union Schools. The joy often associated ...
Business
Underground Laugh Lounge to host sold-out Sneak Peak comedy show
NILES — The entrepreneurs transforming the Carnegie Library into an entertainment venue are offering community members a look ...
Community News
Cassopolis author to sign books Saturday at Dussel’s
CASSOPOLIS — Deborah Wiggins never saw herself becoming an author. “Not only did I not have experience, I ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Extracurriculars can help students build new skills and gain experiences
It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the school year. While we have ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Blown stop sign results in school bus crash that injures four Dowagiac students, two adults
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A blown stop sign ended in a two-vehicle Wayne Township crash involving a Dowagiac Union ...
News
Four Dowagiac students, two adults injured in Wayne Township bus crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — Four secondary students and two adults were injured in a two-vehicle Wayne Township crash Wednesday ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac school bus confirmed to be involved in accident
Cass County Sherriff’s Office dispatch has confirmed that a Dowagiac Union Schools bus has been involved in an ...
Business
‘American BBQ Showdown’ star to host BBQ event Friday in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A celebrity grill master will be returning to his hometown of Dowagiac this Friday to serve ...
College
Local high school students complete SMC ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Educational Talent Search’s Public Safety Camp, in partnership with Dowagiac fire and police ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac Middle School student facing multiple charges after bringing gun to campus
DOWAGIAC — A 13-year-old Dowagiac Middle School student is facing multiple charges for bringing a stolen handgun to ...
News
Severe thunderstorms leave path of downed trees and power lines
A severe thunderstorm rolled through southwest Michigan leaving a path of downed trees and power lines at approximately ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac Middle School student arrested for bringing gun to campus
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Middle School student was arrested Monday for bringing a gun to school, according to ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man sentenced for injuring veteran while drunk driving
NILES – A Dowagiac man who drove drunk and injured a Marine veteran will be spending some time ...
News
Extrication required in two-vehicle accident
Extrication was needed to free a Dowagiac resident from his vehicle after it collided with another one at ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Gov. Whitmer visits Hydro Aluminum facility in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County was host to a special visitor Friday. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited and toured ...
Community News
Church to host backpack giveaway Sunday in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — An area church is doing its part to make sure students are prepared to go back ...
