Business
Dowagiac fireworks fundraising kicks off With 10th donation from Honor Credit Union
DOWAGIAC — Fundraising for Dowagiac Connected’s annual fireworks display has begun with a donation from Honor Credit Union. ...
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Cass County declares local state of emergency following May 7 tornado
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners has declared a local “State of Emergency” following the ...
Business
Dowagiac’s 5 Mile Drive-In closes after 62 years
DOWAGIAC — Two of southwest Michigan’s only remaining drive-in theaters are closing their gates this summer. 5 Mile ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
DEVELOPING: Fire engulfs historic Ramona Roller Rink
SISTER LAKES — A business that has overlooked Round Lake for nearly 100 years is currently the scene ...
Business
2024 Dowagiac Home and Garden Tour sites announced
DOWAGIAC — A popular event that made its triumphant comeback a year ago is set to return next ...
Community News
Dowagiac community members talk potential Christmas projects
DOWAGIAC — Business owners and community members alike gathered at the Jim Snow Building Monday to discuss ways ...
Community News
SMC’s 57th commencement graduates 384
DOWAGIAC — A nurse and a musician spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2024 May ...
Business
Mno-Bmadsen acquires OJS Building Services, Inc.
DOWAGIAC — Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, announced Monday that it ...
Business
Creekside Greenhouse, Art and a Suit open for business
DOWAGIAC — Flowers and plants – as well as suits and hats – are now in bloom at ...
Community News
Cass County to pursue drug enforcement, senior services millage renewals
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners made it official Thursday as they voted to place the renewal of the ...
Community News
SMC graduates 17-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College welcomed 17 new nurses May 1 to America’s largest health care profession with ...
Community News
Dowagiac, Edwardsburg drama programs nominated for WAVE Awards
BENTON HARBOR — Local high school drama students will get a taste of the Tony Awards next month. ...
Local Government
Cass County high school students invited to participate in design contest
CASS COUNTY — Each Election Day, voters boast their participation in the democratic process with stickers proclaiming “I ...
News
Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 7:15 a.m. to approximately 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 28 in ...
Community News
Dowagiac Area History Museum Spring Lecture Series continues this week with Ring Lardner spotlight
DOWAGIAC — Mollie Watson of the Niles History Center continues the museum’s Spring Lecture Series on May 1 ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac teen sentenced for resisting police
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac youth will have the chance to keep a felony resisting and obstructing police charge off ...
News
Two hospitalized after two-vehicle Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 61 year-old Niles man and a 74 year-old Niles man were both injured in ...
Community News
Rotary president named Paul Harris Fellow
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Rotary President Steve ...
Community News
City council talks PrideFest, approves housing grant
DOWAGIAC — One citizen’s concerns over an event scheduled for this summer in Dowagiac led to a contentious ...
Community News
Dowagiac Middle School to host inaugural Mother’s Day Market, Craft Fair Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Vendors from across Michiana will convene at Dowagiac Middle School Saturday to sell their goods for ...
Education
Michigan Supreme Court hears case at SMC
DOWAGIAC — Area high school students had a unique opportunity Wednesday to witness oral arguments made before the ...
Community News
Dowagiac first responders, school staff honored for life-saving actions
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized local first responders and Dowagiac Union Schools staff with lifesaving awards ...
Community News
2024 Dowagiac Music in The Park lineup, vendors announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
Education
SMC, Grand Valley Omni partner to offer Bachelor’s degree options
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Valley State University to offer ...
Crime/Court
Cass County residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced on drug charges Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Casey Phillip ...
