Dowagiac
Dowagiac store owner believes consignment could help the planet
DOWAGIAC — When Kris Soenen thinks of the largest polluters in the world, she lists them off in order. Naturally, she starts with energy and ...
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Cassopolis Education
Dowagiac students gear up for county spelling bee
DOWAGIAC — This week, students will be taking the stage ready to spell. Lewis Cass Intermediate School District will host the 37th Annual Cass County ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 8:38 am
High school basketball
Patterson sets new school scoring record
Friday night’s regular-season finale against Lakeshore is a game Niles senior guard Alycia Patterson may never forget.
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, March 2, 2020 8:54 am
Cassopolis
Cass Kickstart to Careers helps students start saving
With three piggy banks already filled up at home, and more than $150 in savings, Vin Borsa, a Sam Adams Elementary student, is no stranger ...
by Hannah Holliday, Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:43 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac native finds her own path in the new age of publishing
A reality hit Sylvia Holloman hard. It was 2005, and she had just finished writing her first romance novel, “Opening Jerred’s Eyes: For to Open ...
by Hannah Holliday, Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:36 pm
Dowagiac
Approaching milestone, local service organization makes plan for next 100 years
At its peak, the Dowagiac Rotary club attracted more than 100 members. Teachers, lawyers and business professionals would congregate once a week to share a ...
by Hannah Holliday, Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:07 pm
Horizons
Relevant Church keeps focus on Jesus in a time of changing worship
A clear, compelling vision to start a life-giving church is what brought Muta and Christine Mwenya to Niles in 2014. Both left the corporate world ...
by Hannah Holliday, Sunday, March 1, 2020 6:25 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac’s Neighborhood Enhancement grant gives homes new life
Rita Holloway grew up in Chicago surrounded by dirt, glass and weeds. Despite that landscape, as a child, she loved flowers. Now at 74, she ...
by Hannah Holliday, Sunday, March 1, 2020 6:02 pm
Dowagiac
Starfish Circus information meeting to be hosted
DOWAGIAC — Starfish Circus believes a cartwheel could be the gateway to a whole new world — one where children are encouraged to think outside ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 28, 2020 8:48 am
Cass County
Organizations partner to host oak wilt management workshop
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Conservation District has teamed up with Southwest X Southwest Corner Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, American Arbor LLC, the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 28, 2020 8:48 am
High school basketball
Niles’ comeback against Lakeview falls short
The Niles boys basketball team may not have walked off the court with a win on Tuesday night, but they did walk off accomplishing something ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:54 am
Business
Dowagiac selects Lyons McBride, LLC’s development proposal for 143 S. Front St.
DOWAGIAC — Sitting front row before the city council were Shannon Lyons and Cathy McBride as they patiently waited for the reading of a particular ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:00 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac hosts public hearing on MSHDA modular house
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac is moving forward with its plans to install a modular home. At Monday’s city council meeting, the council hosted ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:01 am
Business
Dowagiac holiday business joins Little Free Library forces
DOWAGIAC — Melissa Gunn is no stranger to the world of books. While she owns her own business, Deck the Halls, which caters to one’s ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:00 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac winter guard hosts friends, family show
DOWAGIAC — Members of Dowagiac Union High School’s winter guard channeled Greek mythology as they emerged for their winter showcase with blue, scaly makeup on ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:08 am
High school basketball
Niles gets defensive in win over St. Joe
Without one definite post player on the Niles girls basketball team, the Vikings were still able to stop St. Joe and earn a 55-34 win ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:05 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Elks to host annual Wild Game Dinner, auction
DOWAGIAC — To align with its mission of helping community youth, the local Elks Lodge will host an annual dinner this week. At 7 p.m. ...
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, February 24, 2020 8:50 am
High school wrestling
Lakeshore eliminates Vikings in semifinals
Niles’ fall to Lakeshore in the Division 2 regional semifinals came down to several factors, said veteran head coach Todd Hesson.
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 21, 2020 9:09 am
Where are they now?
Buchanan’s Patrick turns love of sports into profession
At a young age, Kelsie Patrick noticed the excitement sports brought her and everyone around her.
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 21, 2020 9:07 am
Dowagiac
SMC bands to perform at Beckwith Theatre
DOWAGIAC — Jazz music and the halls of theater will combine this evening. The Beckwith Theatre, 100 New York Ave., Dowagiac, will offer jazz, rock ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 21, 2020 8:55 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Rotary looks at possible new leadership
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Rotary Club has been on the hunt for a new president to take over the club after current president Melody Wallace’s ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 21, 2020 8:55 am
High school basketball
Edwardsburg seniors deliver against Vikes
On senior night at Edwardsburg, Mac Gaideski, Colby Sidenbender, Luke Hudak, Zach Strycker and Conner Nelson took the court for the Eddies and helped lead ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:24 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Area History Museum dedicates new permanent exhibit honoring African American leaders
DOWAGIAC — A permanent exhibit featuring artwork by a local Dowagiac artist is now on display at the Dowagiac Area History Museum. On Tuesday afternoon, ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:52 am
Dowagiac
Tournament to raise money for family with Dowagiac roots
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac native Terri Schmidt has made it her mission to help host corn hole tournaments as fundraisers for anyone who may need assistance. ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:51 am
News
Lucky Horse Equestrian IEA Team to send six to regionals
NILES — This Saturday, the Lucky Horse IEA Equestrian team will send six individuals to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s regionals in Shipshewana, Indiana. In the ...
