Cass County Cancer Service
Cancer service luncheon requests volunteers
The Dowagiac Elks Lodge, on Riverside Drive, welcomed the cancer support service and guests Wednesday for a luncheon and fashion show aimed at raising funds ...
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Cass County Primary Election 2012
Dowagiac school bond proposal fails
Voters made some critical decisions for Cass County and state representation in Tuesday’s primary elections, among them being to toss out the Dowagiac Union School ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:39 pm
Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series
Concert series to feature Blues band
After Summer in the City and the 161st Cass County Fair, downtown Dowagiac will continue to offer summer entertainment with the second-to-last concert in the ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:39 pm
American Ranch Horse Association
Dowagiac rancher named world champ
Dowagiac native Dave McCartney received top honors recently when he was named the world champion of ranch cutting at the American Ranch Horse Association’s World ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:37 pm
Decatur Family Shelter
Riders throttle up
The second annual Ride for the Homeless saw a rise in numbers across the board Sunday, raising more than triple last year’s proceeds, which benefit ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, August 6, 2012 11:30 pm
Beer and Wine Tasting Event
Storm fails to damper first foundation tasting
There was more than just beer brewing Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept through most of Cass County, forcing the first annual Lee Memorial Foundation Beer ...
by Aly Gibson, Sunday, August 5, 2012 6:13 pm
Dowagiac Union Schools
Sister Lakes hires new elementary principal
Dowagiac Union Schools have hired a new principal for Sister Lakes Elementary School after announcing that former principal Gretchen Hart would be stepping down.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 2, 2012 10:06 pm
161st Cass County Fair
Fair food with a twist
Depending on the time of day, Cass County Fair visitors can be seen enjoying the usual fair food favorites: corndogs, french fries, pretzels or funnel ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, August 2, 2012 9:44 pm
cassopolis
3.5-mile walk aims to unite Cassopolis
The community of Cassopolis and Diamond Lake will get a little closer at 8 a.m. Saturday when residents take part in a 3.5-mile CommUnity Walk ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 11:01 pm
Cass County Fair
Niles woman named regional Farm Mom
Niles resident Sarah Peterson was awarded a $5,000 check at the Cass County Fair Tuesday evening for being chosen as a Monsanto’s 2012 Farm ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:28 pm
Cass County Fair
Fair offers fire safety for kids
Beginning in mid-June until October, Neal Smyder travels the country entertaining kids and teaching them valuable lessons.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:26 pm
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
Local choir student returns from Europe
Abby Schuur experienced quite the culture shock this summer when she traveled to Europe with the International Choir of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, singing ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 5:21 pm
The Timbers of Cass County
Meet Timbers’ vet volunteer
Steve Whitehead treats volunteering like a job.
by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 5:18 pm
Dowagiac City Council
Museum in transition
Dowagiac’s city council authorized an advisory committee and remodeling expenditures Monday evening for the southwest Michigan museum, which is currently in transition. During the regular ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 3:16 pm
Cassopolis Family Clinic
Donation acceptance delayed
The Cassopolis Public Schools’ board of education postponed the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Cassopolis Family Clinic Monday, citing the need to consult legal ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 1:08 pm
Dowagiac National Guard
Treats arrive from home
The Dowagiac unit of Michigan’s Army National Guard received a little piece of home recently when they opened several boxes of goodies and essentials sent ...
by Aly Gibson, Monday, July 30, 2012 1:00 pm
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Beckwith presents ‘Hot Tin’ classic
The Beckwith Theater Company in downtown Dowagiac will debut its last production of the season, taking on Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 10:05 pm
Cass County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff’s office awards 11 $500 scholarships
Hampshire Country Club welcomed Thursday the 16th annual Cass County Sheriff’s Office Golf Outing, which awarded 11 Cass County students with $500 scholarships.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:35 pm
bond proposal
Voters to decide fate of bond proposal
Voters will have to decide the future of a multimillion dollar bond proposal Aug. 7 that aims to improve technology in Dowagiac Union Schools and ...
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:05 am
Habitat for Humanity
Home for good
Wednesday was the day Jenny Edge had been patiently waiting for since September 2009.
by Aly Gibson, Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:02 am
Fierce Dance Academy
Dancers host fundraiser
Fierce Dance Academy will end Summer in the City weekend with a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Dowagiac Moose Lodge, aimed ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:57 pm
Cassopolis Public Schools
Brawley named Cassopolis athletic director
Cassopolis Public Schools appointed a new athletic director Wednesday after announcing the athletic department officially reached their $18,000 goal, wiping out any possibility of a ...
by Aly Gibson, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:53 pm
USDA-FSA
Heat, drought wither local corn crop
As the sun and heat continue, local farmers are expecting big crop losses come harvest time, especially from corn yields.
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:44 pm
Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series
Concert series doubles with summer festival
The Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series will coincide with lots of extra music and entertainment this week as Dowagiac’s Summer in the City Festival takes ...
by Aly Gibson, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:41 pm
Cassopolis Family Clinic
Cassopolis schools postpone donation acceptance
The Cassopolis Public Schools’ board of education postponed the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Cassopolis Family Clinic Monday, citing the need to consult legal ...
