Dowagiac
Silver Creek Township looks to road improvements, pays bills
SILVER CREEK — Like other municipalities in the area, Silver Creek Township hosted its first regular township board meeting via teleconference this week. Wednesday evening, ...
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Dowagiac
Dowagiac seniors react to possibly missing milestones during COVID-19 pandemic
DOWAGIAC — As seniors took their possible last steps through high school on March 13, many were unaware they would not be returning to face-to-face ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:56 am
Business
5 Mile Drive-In remains hopeful for start of season
DOWAGIAC — With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unknown when Michiganders will be able to sit in front of the big screen again. However, Glenda ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:54 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac public safety departments help residents ring in birthdays
DOWAGIAC — On Sunday, Tearsa Smith’s grandchildren, Aleczander and Lavender, stood in the driveway and watched as a fire engine drove by, followed closely behind ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:29 am
Business
Lifestyle Nutrition supports essential workers with Pay It Forward project
DOWAGIAC — During the COVID-19 pandemic, one Dowagiac business is looking to give back to essential workers. Last week, Lifestyle Nutrition, 56042 M-51 S., Dowagiac ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:49 am
Cassopolis
Dowagiac dance studio hosting virtual classes
DOWAGIAC — With the cancellation of sports and other extracurricular activities, Michele Winchester-Greer, the owner of Miss Michele & Co.’s dance studio, has gotten creative ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:48 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Fine Art Boosters invites community to participate in talent show
DOWAGIAC — Amid social distancing and stay at home orders, one Dowagiac art organization is still looking to showcase community talent. The Dowagiac Fine Arts ...
by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, April 4, 2020 8:14 am
Dowagiac
Caruso’s continues to offer sweets, eats during COVID-19 closures
One local candy and soda shop that survived during the Great Depression is now hopeful it will continue serving the community until well after the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:27 am
Southwest Michigan College
SMC student named Miss Agriculture 2020 — Rhode Island
Agriculture for Andrea “Andie” Lee began as soon as she could walk.
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:20 am
Berrien County
Local animal control services urge owners to have plans
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Michigan, local animal control services and shelters remain open to respond to emergencies and to ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:02 am
Business
Dowagiac restaurants rally to stay open
DOWAGIAC — When Cindy Brosnan, co-owner of Round Oak Revisited and Philo’s Pub, heard restaurants would be allowed to stay open for curbside delivery and ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8:59 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac artist moves classes to virtual during COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — Like other aspects of life during COVID-19, art is continuing to evolve, but for one local artist, the transition is seamless. Nestled in ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8:58 am
Dowagiac
Sororities make donation to Fitch Camp in spite of canceled soup fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Despite the cancellation of an annual fundraiser, one local sorority was shocked by how supportive the community remained. Last week, Pat Franz, the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 8:52 am
Dowagiac
Community, school officials react to possibility of students not returning to classrooms
DOWAGIAC — The possibility of students not returning to the classroom for the remainder of the school year due to COVID-19 is still a topic ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 8:49 am
Cass County
Woodlands Behavioral Health Network urging public to seek health services
CASSOPOLIS — One local public health network wants to remind residents it is still open and offering support services 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Woodlands ...
by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, March 28, 2020 7:16 am
Dowagiac
Little Free Libraries stay open for community
DOWAGIAC — With the “stay-at-home” executive order commencing this week, one local Little Free Library wants everyone to have access to books to read. As ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 27, 2020 9:07 am
Cass County
DASAS continues 24/7 advocacy, support during COVID-19
THREE RIVERS — Isolation periods during COVID-19 could create a perfect storm for domestic violence. Deborah Hackworth, the interim executive director of Domestic and Sexual ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, March 27, 2020 9:07 am
Berrien County
American Red Cross still seeking donations amid coronavirus
DOWAGIAC — James Lanning has worked for the American Red Cross for more than 10 years. During his employment, he has seen a lot of ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:59 am
Dowagiac
Sister Lakes celebrates small-town solidary
SISTER LAKES — Saturday, when the 6 o’clock whistle goes off, Julie Bovenizer will be on Round Lake with the song “Small Town,” a 1985 ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:56 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools offering virtual read-aloud series
DOWAGIAC — Just because schools are no longer meeting in person does not mean that students’ literacy improvement is halted. After schools across Michigan were ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:49 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac City Council meeting canceled, bills still paid
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s council chambers on the second floor of city hall lacked the usual discussion of a city council meeting Monday. Due to the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:48 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac suspends utility disconnections for non-payments
DOWAGIAC — To offer relief for residents who may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, the city of Dowagiac is providing assistance. Last week, city ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:42 am
Business
Dowagiac retail owners react to stay-at-home order
DOWAGIAC — When Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a stay-at-home order Monday the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce felt ahead of the curve. Before Whitmer’s ...
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, March 23, 2020 5:52 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County Health Department confirms first positive cases of COVID-19
BERRIEN COUNTY – Saturday, The Berrien County Health Department identified the first two positive cases of COVID-19 in Berrien County. The positive tests were identified ...
by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, March 21, 2020 2:19 pm
Dowagiac
City of Dowagiac accepting applications for fifth round of Neighborhood Enhancement Grant
DOWAGIAC — Residents living in the northern neighborhood of the city will now have a chance to improve their homes aesthetically. The city of Dowagiac ...
