Dowagiac
Beckwith Theatre to host ‘Leap into Improv’
DOWAGIAC — Next weekend, the Beckwith Improv Group will be leaping into its sixth annual improv weekend. What started as a risk spearheaded by directors ...
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Dowagiac
DUHS receives check from Sodexo Healthy High School Challenge
DOWAGIAC — A check presentation kicked off a Dowagiac Union Board of Education meeting on Monday night. Debra Cahill, the food director at Dowagiac Union ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:32 am
Dowagiac
A couple shares love story on Valentine’s Day
DOWAGIAC — Inside the Timbers of Cass County, Duane and Marlene Lietz spent their Valentine’s Day together. The couple, married on April 4, 1986, will ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:31 am
Competitive cheer
Buchanan third at 10th Rock the House
A standout first-round performance for the Buchanan competitive cheerleading team raised smiles at the 10th Annual Rock the House Invitational hosted at Berrien Springs High ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:54 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Rotary Charitable Foundation donates to Rotary Villa
DOWAGIAC — Residents of the Dowagiac Rotary Villa, a senior subsidized housing unit which opened in 1988, are now getting two brand new TVs. Recently, ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:26 am
Dowagiac
New Leaf Landscapes helps shovel senior citizens’ driveways
DOWAGIAC — One Dowagiac native is giving back to senior citizens during the winter season. Bill Personette III, the owner of New Leaf Landscapes of ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 14, 2020 8:55 am
Dowagiac
Rotary discusses, addresses weaknesses
DOWAGIAC — A group conversation sparked new ideas at Dowagiac’s weekly Rotary Club meeting hosted on Thursday. Rotarian Kellee Miller, the marketing and community liaison ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 14, 2020 8:54 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac native to perform with ensemble
Angola, Ind. — When Jonathan Stockwell was deciding on where to attend college, there was no doubt in his mind — he would continue to ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:11 am
Dowagiac
SMC faculty present hands-on art projects
DOWAGIAC — In most art galleries, visitors are encouraged not to touch the artwork. However, a new art project in Southwestern Michigan College’s art gallery ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:11 am
High school basketball
Chieftains come up short against Tigers
Each week, Dowagiac girl’s varsity basketball coach Jason Turner is noticing improvements in his team.
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:57 am
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Dowagiac murder case to go to trial
CASSOPOLIS — The case for a man who allegedly shot and killed a man in Dowagiac will be moving to trial. A preliminary examination for ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:06 pm
Dowagiac
SMC to host inaugural band clinic day on Friday
DOWAGIAC — Six area bands will come together for a day of music and learning at Southwestern Michigan College. On Friday, six school bands, including ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:28 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac City Council moves forward with ICG Building
DOWAGIAC — A project that has long been a concern for the city of Dowagiac and its school district has reached a resolution. For the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:28 am
High school basketball
Bucks avenge loss to Comstock
Friday night for Buchanan’s boys varsity basketball team meant avenging a loss they had earlier in the season.
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:50 am
Dowagiac
SEAL! Michigan Program visits Dowagiac schools
DOWAGIAC — Students at Dowagiac Union Schools will soon have the opportunity to improve their dental health by stopping tooth decay. Throughout February the Van ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:27 am
Dowagiac
Longtime Dowagiac resident celebrates 99th birthday
DOWAGIAC — For most people, Feb. 7 may have been a typical evening. However Henrietta Lace, of Dowagiac, she was busy celebrating her 99th birthday. ...
by Hannah Holliday, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:26 am
High school wrestling
Brandywine wins outright BCS wrestling title
Returning to Brandywine after a short hiatus is a BCS Athletic Conference wrestling championship after the Bobcats won the league tournament on Saturday.
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, February 10, 2020 10:16 am
Dowagiac
Lynsie Stolpe crowned Miss Dowagiac 2020
DOWAGIAC — For 17 years, Lynsie Stolpe has called Dowagiac home. However, home now takes on a whole new meaning as Stolpe was crowned Miss ...
by Hannah Holliday, Monday, February 10, 2020 8:35 am
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PHOTO STORY: Justus Gage Elementary celebrates winter carnival
DOWAGIAC — While outside snow was falling this week, inside the halls of Justus Gage Elementary School, a celebration was also winter focused. On Wednesday ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 7, 2020 9:13 am
Dowagiac
Rotary hears about goal setting
DOWAGIAC — Wearing a formal white hat and white satin gloves, Mary Catherine “Caterina” Casto greeted the Dowagiac Rotary Club with a $10 bill Thursday ...
by Hannah Holliday, Friday, February 7, 2020 9:11 am
High school basketball
Centreville roughs up Rangers 44-12
Cassopolis’ opponent showed up to win a battle that was more than just basketball Tuesday night.
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 6, 2020 9:37 am
Dowagiac
Artist selling ‘Mona Lisa’ house in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Gary Weaver has owned the home at 208 W. Division St. for almost 30 years, but one memory of the house remains the ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:52 am
Dowagiac
C. Wimberley Feed the Hungry campaign raises $30,000
DOWAGIAC — Inside Vincent J. Jewelers on Monday afternoon, Jim Allen, chairperson of the C. Wimberley Automotive’s Feed the Hungry campaign, shared a record-breaking announcement. ...
by Hannah Holliday, Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:51 am
Dowagiac
Planning commission reviews zoning ordinance updates
DOWAGIAC — With the city of Dowagiac’s 2019-2029 Master Plan being passed late last year, the planning commission’s next task is updating the city’s zoning ...
by Hannah Holliday, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:11 am
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Miss Dowagiac 2020 Scholarship Pageant hits the stage this weekend
DOWAGIAC — This year, contestants of the Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant have embraced new ideas and experiences. The Miss Dowagiac 2020 Scholarship Pageant will be ...
