Cass County
Sheriff: Distracted driving led to fatal crashes
CASS COUNTY — After three people were killed on local roads within a three-day span, law enforcement is stressing the importance of road safety. Cass ...
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Cass County
Cass County honors fallen deputy at memorial event
CASSOPOLIS — Nearly 22 years ago, Cass County Deputy Shane Britton died while responding to a call for assistance. To this day, he remains the ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 20, 2022 2:59 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac students receive more than $860K in scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Prior to their upcoming graduation, local high school students headed to college got a big financial lift to use toward the future of ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 19, 2022 3:33 pm
Dowagiac
Young Professionals to host Mommy-Son event Saturday
DOWAGIAC — The time has come for moms and sons to join for tons of fun. The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac is set to ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:30 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Drama wins best choreography, performs at Wave Awards
BENTON HARBOR — With the red carpet rolled out, local high school drama programs got the star treatment this week at a southwest Michigan awards ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:48 pm
Business
Performing arts theater, coffee roaster set to open downtown Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — From art and music to coffee and sweet treats, the new occupants of a long-vacant building are preparing to excite all the senses ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 2:39 am
Business
Former Zeke’s space transforms as new BBQ joint prepares to open
DOWAGIAC — An iconic downtown building has gotten a facelift – inside and out – ahead of the opening of a new restaurant. After taking ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 1:56 pm
Cass County
Michigan court: Cass County district map illegal, must be redrawn
DOWAGIAC — Cass County officials are headed back to the drawing board, and one local man’s claims of gerrymandering have been validated. In the case ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 4:32 am
Cassopolis
Local schools, businesses receive United Way awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional nonprofit has acknowledged local businesses and schools for their generosity and community contributions. The United Way of Southwest Michigan ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 16, 2022 8:30 pm
Berrien County
PHOTO STORY: Local royalty, bands shine at 116th Blossomtime Parade
ST. JOSEPH — With redbud trees in full bloom and a cool breeze dusting pollen across the landscape, the 116th annual Blossomtime Festival came to ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 16, 2022 2:29 am
Dowagiac
New SMC auto teaching tool built for diagnostics, not speed
DOWAGIAC — With a wheeled frame, an accelerator and a steering wheel, it looks like something Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor rigged up for bed-racing. ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Saturday, May 14, 2022 12:00 pm
Community News
Imperial Furniture reflects on 60 family-owned years in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Sixty years ago, Russ and Eleanor Klapchuk opened Imperial Bedding in a small space that would later be known as the Zeke’s Restaurant ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 13, 2022 1:57 pm
Cassopolis
Under the microscope: Cassopolis leaders hear highs, lows of tourism report
CASSOPOLIS — The undercover tourists have delivered their results – the good, the bad and a plan of action to strengthen the community. First Impressions ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 12, 2022 5:51 pm
Cass County
Cassopolis ranch to host wild horse, burro adoption event
CASSOPOLIS — Local residents interested in taking home a wild horse are in luck, thanks to a government program. The Bureau of Land Management is ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 12, 2022 4:16 pm
Dowagiac
‘Massive debris field’ from semi crash closes highway
HARTFORD TWP. — A traffic accident involving two semi-trucks closed a major highway overnight. Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reports deputies were dispatched ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 12, 2022 11:19 am
Community News
Dowagiac summer concerts to return with new location, new music, food vendors
DOWAGIAC — Let there be songs – and smells – to fill the air. Dowagiac’s Music in the Park summer concert series is set to ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 2:36 pm
Community News
Dowagiac approves grant application for water main replacement
DOWAGIAC — An infrastructure project years in the making is one step closer to reality. The Dowagiac City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7:00 am
Dowagiac
Edwardsburg students earn SMC math and science awards
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Math and Science Department paid tribute to two standout students from Edwardsburg, Aimee Lambert and Benjamen Miller. Lambert received the Darrin ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:51 pm
Community News
Dowagiac creates absentee vote counting board; hosts voter forum
DOWAGIAC — After the surge of absentee voting in the 2020 elections across the country, Dowagiac is taking an extra step to ensure efficient and ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 5:27 pm
Cass County
Cass County legalizes ORV use on roads; county fee removed
CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road is about to take on a new meaning in Cass County. After listening to members of the public and ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:00 am
News Main
Cass County residents report black bear sighting, DNR confirms
CASS COUNTY — The black bear population in Michigan is on the rise, and while most of the animals reside in the forested northern regions ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Monday, May 9, 2022 6:38 pm
Berrien County
GALLERY: Hundreds march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
GRAND RAPIDS — Hundreds of indigenous people and allies from across Michigan gathered Thursday at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids for a march through the ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 6, 2022 6:50 pm
Dowagiac
Firefighters train on mobile structure; DFD to host BBQ May 14
DOWAGIAC — On International Firefighters Day, local departments took some time to train for how to save more lives in the event of a fire. ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Friday, May 6, 2022 4:07 pm
Berrien County
Tri-County Head Start to celebrate 50 years of serving children
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In 1972, Orion Flowers started Tri-County Head Start with a vision to change the lives of the most vulnerable children and families ...
by Ryan Yuenger, Thursday, May 5, 2022 5:36 pm
College
Dowagiac Drama nominated for nine Wave Awards; to perform at ceremony
DOWAGIAC — Local high school drama students will get a taste of the Tony Awards this month, thanks to a first-time regional award show. The ...
