Dowagiac
Former MSU offensive assistant joins Soldiers to Sidelines
LANSING — Dowagiac native Mark Staten grew up listening to stories of his grandfather, who was a World War II and Korean War veteran. The ...
Hannah Holliday, Author at Leader Publications
Dowagiac
Charlie Company car wash raises funds for care packages
DOWAGIAC — This weekend, soldiers from the Michigan Army National guard, community members and car detailers came together to help support local deployed soldiers. Dowagiac’s ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:33 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac senior selected for Honor Credit Union scholarship
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s own was chosen as a recipient of Honor Credit Union’s annual community commitment scholarship honoring high school seniors. Kylee Cromer, ...
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, May 18, 2020 2:40 pm
Business
Wright Farms Market aids in MEC beef donation to food pantries
By HANNAH HOLLIDAY hannah.holliday@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — Despite reported meat shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, one local farm market and an electric, internet and propane service ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, May 15, 2020 9:49 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Church of Christ to host Feeding America mobile food pantry
DOWAGIAC — A local church is teaming up with Feeding America West Michigan to help feed residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting at 4 p.m. ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:00 pm
Berrien County
Berrien, Cass BeeKeepers Club looks to increase membership
EDWARDSBURG —A short five-minute walk from Theodore Schrader’s Edwardsburg home sits his honey bee apiary. After countless hours of reading, researching and watching YouTube videos, ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:53 am
Dowagiac
ACTION Ministries continues to serve the community
DOWAGIAC — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACTION Ministries food pantry has continued to serve the community with food donations as the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 5:00 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters hosts virtual talent show
DOWAGIAC — Talents were showcased this weekend on a virtual setting. On Saturday, the Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters hosted its third annual talent showcase created ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:00 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac City Council sets public hearing for fiscal year budget
DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the city of Dowagiac is beginning budget preparations for the upcoming 2020-2021 fiscal year. At Monday night’s city ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:16 pm
Dowagiac
Steinbauer Performance USA to collect recycling for DASAS
DOWAGIAC — One Dowagiac company is doing its part to give back to a nonprofit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, Steinbauer Performance USA, 22790 ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:00 am
Berrien County
SWMI RACERS still fostering sense of community
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A running and walking group working to promote sports, while supporting local communities, has been navigating the new normal without in-person 5K ...
by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:00 am
Business
Janel’s Industries donates, sells PPE items
DOWAGIAC — When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it became quickly apparent to Janel’s Industries’ Vice President Chad Perrin how scarce hand sanitizer would become. After ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, May 8, 2020 10:00 am
Dowagiac
New salon opens in Sister Lakes
SISTER LAKES — As a child, Kayleigh Balsbaugh described her hair as unruly, curly and sometimes challenging to manage. However, after being referred to a ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, May 7, 2020 5:01 pm
Business
Creative Vinyl creates social distancing supplies
DOWAGIAC — During the COVID-19 pandemic, paying attention to signage can aid in social distancing, according to one business owner. Pam Spivey, owner of Creative ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:03 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Area History Museum awarded H.O.P.E. grant
DOWAGIAC — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts to preserve the city’s history will receive some financial support. On Friday, the Dowagiac Area History Museum announced ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:00 pm
Business
Locals band together to assemble masks for Dowagiac businesses
DOWAGIAC — Area residents are lending a hand — and their sewing machines — to help businesses fight the COVID-19 pandemic. A group of sewers ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:00 am
Business
Oh My eagerly awaits to open two new storefronts
DOWAGIAC — Dawn Schlipp is no stranger to owning a storefront facing the streets of downtown Dowagiac. In 2009, the Dowagiac native opened Oh My ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:30 pm
Business
Dowagiac retailers open for curbside pickup
DOWAGIAC — The streets of downtown Dowagiac have sat quieter since COVID-19 hit, according to some business owners. However, on Saturday, with warmer weather and ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:05 am
Dowagiac
Fitch Camp canceled due to COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — A summer camp that has been around since World War II will not be hosted this year. Last week, the board of directors ...
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, May 4, 2020 12:57 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac family brings prom to senior
DOWAGIAC — Last Saturday, Dowagiac Union High School seniors would have been preparing to attend their senior prom. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic canceling face-to-face ...
by Hannah Holliday, Saturday, May 2, 2020 9:00 am
Dowagiac
Student art posters decorate Dowagiac downtown
DOWAGIAC — Wayfinding signs, which deliver directions to visitors and community members, are getting a spring makeover. This week, on the back of the city ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, May 1, 2020 7:00 pm
Cass County
Local motorcycle clubs band together to remember Decatur man
DOWAGIAC — Saturday, local motorcycle clubs across southwest Michigan will turn up for a memorial ride to honor one of their own. Saturday, the Iron ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, May 1, 2020 10:00 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac’s Summer in the City canceled due to pandemic
DOWAGIAC — A 34-year-old summertime event will not be celebrating its 35th year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday, in a message from the Greater ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 30, 2020 1:27 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac District Library promotes online services
DOWAGAIC — From book club meetings hosted via Zoom to patrons being able to apply for library cards online, the Dowagiac District Library is getting ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:20 am
Dowagiac
Huntington National Bank partners with Tienda y Taqueria Del Rey for food donation at Spectrum Health Lakeland
ST. JOSEPH — On Tuesday, frontline workers at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph celebrated Taco Tuesday with a donation from two southwest Michigan businesses. ...
