Cass County
Cass County COA events, Jan. 2
DOWAGIAC — The Cass County COA has planned a number of activities for next week at its Dowagiac location, Front Street Crossing, at 227 S. ...
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Dowagiac
SMC’s nursing building project the Daily News’ top story of the year
DOWAGIAC — A year marked with triumph and tragedy, of new beginnings and fond farewells, of unity and conflict, 2017 was littered with unforgettable moments ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 29, 2017 8:00 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Dec. 27-28
Dec. 27 10:30 a.m. — 55000 block Colby, general assistance 1:50 p.m. — 900 block Spruce, suspicious situation 3:25 p.m. — 100 block S. Front, ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 28, 2017 6:54 pm
Obituaries
Edward Martin, of Niles
March 5, 1929 — Dec. 26, 2017 Dr. Edward H. Martin, a retired Niles dentist, passed away the morning of Dec. 26, 2017, at the ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:45 am
Cass County
Area conservation agency working to improve eastern Cass forest land
JONES — Agriculture is more than just a business in Cass County — it is a way of life for many who call the region ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 28, 2017 8:55 am
Dowagiac
Union High students develop ideas on improving school, community
DOWAGIAC — In between lessons about enunciation and presence, Dowagiac Union High School English instructor Dustin Cornelius recently shared a concept with his speech students ...
by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 8:00 am
Obituaries
Virginia Maxey, of Dowagiac
Sept. 29, 1925 — Dec. 22, 2017 Virginia “Jinny” Grace Maxey, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Woodland Terrace in ...
by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:09 am
Obituaries
Charles Murray, of Dowagiac
July 9, 1951 — Dec. 18, 2017 Charles Murray, 66, was called home on Dec. 18, 2017, to be with his heavenly father. Charles was ...
by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:58 am
Dowagiac
Holiday food drive raises more than $25,000
DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the support of people throughout the region, hungry Cass County families will get some much needed help throughout the next year. ...
by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:49 am
Cass County
Artists group hosting next round of painting, drawing courses
CASSOPOLIS — Be they mavens of the canvas or neophytes of the palette, locals of all ages are invited to flex their artistic muscles during ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 22, 2017 10:37 am
News
State representative shares strides that Michigan Legislature made in 2017
LANSING — State Rep. Aaron Miller recently commended strides made by the Michigan Legislature in the first year of his second term serving residents of ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 22, 2017 8:00 am
Dowagiac
District to begin next phase of Union High renovations
DOWAGIAC — While local students enjoy their midwinter break between Christmas and the New Year, crews responsible for the ongoing transformation of Dowagiac Union High ...
by Ted Yoakum, Thursday, December 21, 2017 8:45 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Interact club creates gift boxes for local Marines
DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the generosity of a community thousands of miles away, a group of U.S. Marines serving their country in Afghanistan will receive ...
by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:45 am
Dowagiac
Residents to vote on renewal of funding millage next spring
DOWAGIAC — Local taxpayers will decide early next year whether or not to keep a major portion of the local school district’s funding intact. The ...
by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:24 am
Berrien County
Uniting the Region: Organization helps agency console abused children
Correction: The original version of this article listed the incorrect year of the United Way’s most recent annual report. It has been corrected below. Recently, members ...
by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:23 am
Dowagiac
Police log — Dec. 18
Dec. 18 7:35 a.m. — 300 block First, assist to Pride Care EMS 9:30 a.m. — 400 block E. Railroad, burglary 10 a.m. — 200 ...
by Ted Yoakum, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:00 am
Obituaries
Jo Ann Leola Myers, of Dowagiac
Nov. 11, 1937 — Dec. 2, 2017 Jo Ann Leola Myers, 80, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Borgess Medical ...
by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:25 am
Cass County
Residents, leaders invited to reimagine heart of Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — Though questions regarding the potential renovation and reuse of the historic 1899 county courthouse remain at large, Cass County leaders will soon be ...
by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:21 am
Dowagiac
Annual food drive looking for final push in donations
Correction: One of the financial institutions listed where people can donate to the campaign was incorrect. It has been corrected below. DOWAGIAC — As demonstrated ...
by Ted Yoakum, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:20 am
Business
Miss Dowagiac 2018 tickets to go on sale at Round Oak Revisited Tuesday
DOWAGIAC — People looking to get a front row seat to one of Dowagiac’s most celebrated evenings will have a chance to do so beginning ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, December 18, 2017 8:00 am
Dowagiac
Public safety officials, VFW team up for Christmas shopping event
DOWAGIAC — Eight-year-old Javier Hoyt was quite the busy shopper Saturday morning. With Dowagiac firefighter Bob Smith pulling a shopping cart full of stuffed animals, ...
by Ted Yoakum, Monday, December 18, 2017 8:00 am
Dowagiac
Cass County COA Activities — Dec. 18-22
DOWAGIAC — The Cass County COA has planned a number of activities for next week at its Dowagiac location, Front Street Crossing, at 227 S. ...
by Ted Yoakum, Sunday, December 17, 2017 4:19 pm
Obituaries
Connie Ann White, of Dowagiac
May 14, 1967 — Dec. 2, 2017 Connie Ann White, 50, of Dowagiac, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at her home. A celebration ...
by Ted Yoakum, Sunday, December 17, 2017 8:00 am
Cass County
Officials discuss ways to handle opioid prescription abuse
CASSOPOLIS — With the surge of potential new medical marijuana facilities opening in communities like Niles, Buchanan and Cassopolis, cannabis has been the drug du ...
by Ted Yoakum, Friday, December 15, 2017 10:28 am
Dowagiac
Elks to host annual children’s breakfast event Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Before he crisscrosses the globe on his annual gift-giving flight, Kris Kringle will be making a special jaunt down from the North Pole ...
