Cassopolis
Cassopolis Class of 2022 graduates with spirit of resilience – with GALLERY
CASSOPOLIS — Smiles and sunshine beamed on the faces of students as they filed out of their high school as official graduates. Students, friends and ...
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Buchanan
‘It’s a serving world’: Buchanan principal named DUS assistant superintendent
DOWAGIAC — A successor to a longtime administrator has been found. At a special session of the Dowagiac Union School Board on Wednesday, former Buchanan ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 3:45 pm
Community News
Man saved from cardiac arrest visits first responders who saved him
DOWAGIAC — When a local man was found unresponsive in his front yard, local first responders sprang into action and saved his life. On ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 3:20 pm
Dowagiac
Every child a starfish: Longtime DUS educator to return to teaching roots in new district
DOWAGIAC — In “The Starfish Story,” a poem by Loren Eisley, a man comes across a child throwing starfish back into the ocean. When the ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, June 3, 2022 2:35 pm
Business
Donut worry, be happy: New business sells 17K donuts opening weekend
CASSOPOLIS — Local residents dough not knead to worry, there’s enough dough to go around. New donut shop Diamond Dough & Co., 21502 Shore Acres ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 3:37 pm
Dowagiac
Reserved seats to return to Dowagiac football; new baseball field named after Hagen
DOWAGIAC — A long-held tradition is returning to local football games. The Dowagiac Union School board on Wednesday unanimously approved the return of reserved seats ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:55 am
Cassopolis
‘You might just save a life:’ Army veteran, county leader shares traumas of war
DOWAGIAC — With a crowd lining the streets of downtown Dowagiac, a local veteran delivered a Memorial Day message: If a veteran opens up to ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 5:13 am
Business
‘Overwhelmingly grateful’: OAK + ASH owners reflect on opening day
DOWAGIAC — No advance notice, no problem. Local residents were champing at the bit for a bite of BBQ. Despite giving no warning to the ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, June 2, 2022 1:40 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Police Log: May 25-June 1
May 25 9:35 a.m. – Depot/Beeson, Traffic Stop 12:57 p.m. – 55000 Block Colby, Assault Complaint 2:05 p.m. – 100 Block Andrew, Civil Dispute 3:40 ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 5:02 pm
News
Faces of remembrance: Patriotism on display at Memorial Day events
DOWAGIAC — Local residents young and old showed their patriotism during Memorial Day events in Dowagiac on Monday. From the Memorial Day Parade through ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:53 pm
Community News
Dowagiac hosts Memorial Day parade – GALLERY
DOWAGIAC — Veterans, city leaders and members of the community gathered for a day of remembrance to cap off an extended holiday weekend. The city ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:51 pm
Dowagiac
VIDEO: Bagpipe band plays ‘Amazing Grace’ at Memorial Day service
DOWAGIAC — A day of remembrance was capped off by a fixture of southwest Michigan. After participating in the Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 30, 2022 4:58 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac student wins Future Chef competition; SOTM named
DOWAGIAC — In March, the Sodexo Future Chef competition returned to Dowagiac schools after a two-year COVID hiatus. At Monday’s regular Dowagiac School Board meeting, ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, May 28, 2022 7:00 am
Community News
Post office collects 4,000 pounds of food for local pantries
DOWAGIAC — Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America participate in the largest one-day food drive ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 27, 2022 4:00 pm
Community News
Lyons Industries donates $2,000 toward fireworks
DOWAGIAC — This year’s Fourth of July fireworks show is one step closer to reality after a donation from a local business. Lyons Industries donated ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 27, 2022 1:24 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac summer concert lineup, vendors revealed
DOWAGIAC — “It doesn’t matter what you wear, as long as you are there … there will be laughing, singing, and music swinging.” While folks ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 26, 2022 1:59 pm
Business
Cassopolis set to host Beach Bash next weekend
CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and a beer garden to live music and fireworks, one local community is pulling out all the stops for its ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 26, 2022 8:20 am
Dowagiac
Six longtime Dowagiac school employees retire; four hired
DOWAGIAC — The carousel of educators and school employees in one local school district continues to turn. At its regular meeting on Monday, the Dowagiac ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:12 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac increases property tax millage in 2022-23 budget
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council on Monday hosted a public hearing on a property tax increase of .5763 mills as part of the 2022-23 ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:25 pm
Cass County
County to purchase police jet skis; Sheriff announces new hires
CASS COUNTY — A nationwide shortage of jet skis is forcing local law enforcement find an alternative route to keep the local lakes safe this ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 8:20 am
Business
OAK + ASH BBQ offers sneak peek inside new restaurant
DOWAGIAC — Relics of local history have been placed on the walls, the smoker has been fired up and taste testing is underway as the ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:45 pm
Community News
Dowagiac nonprofit seeks donations ahead of July 1 fireworks
DOWAGIAC — Independence Day is fast approaching, and a local nonprofit is seeking donations as it prepares to host its explosive celebration. The Young Professionals ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 23, 2022 6:06 pm
Dowagiac
SMC Board of Trustees meets new MCCA President
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees met the new Michigan Community College Association president at its regular meeting May 11 on the ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 23, 2022 7:00 am
Business
Crafts, cats and laughs: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts artisan market – GALLERY
CASSOPOLIS — With a cool breeze sweeping across the plain, vendors from across Michiana descended on a local venue for a day of cats, crafts, ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 23, 2022 4:29 am
News
Palisades nuclear facility shuts down early after performance issue
VAN BUREN COUNTY — A nuclear power plant set to be permanently closed at the end of the month has been closed 11 days early. ...
