Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time on drug, weapon charges
NILES — A Dowagiac man already in prison on drug and weapon charges was sentenced to another prison ...
Community News
Skeeter The Clown comes to town ahead of next week’s Dowagiac circus
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac played host to a big-top performer Monday morning. Culpepper and Merriweather Circus’s ...
Community News
SMC Brass Band opens Dowagiac Summer Concert Series
DOWAGIAC — Community members assembled as a summer tradition returned to downtown Dowagiac Thursday evening. The Dowagiac Summer ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for loaded gun found in vehicle
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man will spend the next year in jail after being sentenced Friday in Cass ...
Business
Dowagiac’s Holland promoted to Market Sector Leader at Wightman
BENTON HARBOR — Wightman, a multi-disciplinary civil engineering, architecture, and survey firm, announced Thursday that Dowagiac resident Stefany ...
Community News
Dowagiac, Cassopolis theatre programs earn WAVE Performing Arts Awards
BENTON HARBOR — Two local high schools took home hardware in the second annual WAVE Awards for Excellence ...
Newsletter Dowagiac
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac celebrates 158th commencement
Under clear blue skies, mild temperatures and a cool breeze, Dowagiac Union High School celebrated its 158th Commencement ...
Uncategorized
Rep. Walberg hosts Military Service Academy Open House in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Representative Walberg’s Dowagiac Military Service Academy Open House took place on Thursday evening, with representatives from ...
Education
Dowagiac Area History Museum to host art exhibit open house
DOWAGIAC — A new exhibit is coming to the Dowagiac Area History Museum. The museum will hold an exhibit ...
Business
2023 Dowagiac Summer Concert Series lineup announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
Community News
Dowagiac to host big-top circus June 20
DOWAGIAC — The circus is coming to the Grand Old City. The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will raise ...
News
None injured in Dowagiac residential fire
DOWAGIAC — No one was injured in a multi-story residential fire in the City of Dowagiac Monday night, ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts 2023 Memorial Day Parade
DOWAGIAC — Veterans, community members and city leaders gathered for a day of remembrance to cap off an ...
Local Government
Dowagiac City Council approves 2023 tax levy
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac City Council officials voted unanimously on Monday night to approve the 2023 Tax Levy for ...
Crime/Court
Search warrant leads to drug, stolen property arrest in Pokagon Township
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A theft investigation led to the arrest of one individual Wednesday morning in Pokagon Township, ...
Education
Dowagiac honors April Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac Superintendent to retire in 2024
DOWAGIAC — One local school district will soon say farewell to its superintendent at the end of the ...
Community News
Entries wanted: Cass County seeks designs for coin contest
CASS COUNTY — Since becoming chair of the board of commissioners in January, Jeremiah Jones has made a ...
Education
Skip Dyes appointed to SMC Board of Trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees May 10 filled the vacancy created by Keith McKenzie’s retirement ...
Business
Fun on the way: Progress continues on Dowagiac family entertainment center
DOWAGIAC — The building that once housed a Shopko location in Dowagiac has a fresh coat of paint ...
Community News
Dowagiac pursues housing development project
DOWAGIAC — A planned development project would bring 40 apartment units to downtown Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council ...
Business
Biggby Coffee to open Dowagiac location May 9
DOWAGIAC — Locals patiently waiting for Dowagiac’s newest coffee shop to open were able to get a taste ...
News
Search warrant leads to drug arrests in Wayne Township
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of three individuals Thursday morning in Wayne Township ...
Business
Dowagiac woman launches podcast highlighting women in media, entertainment, technology
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac woman with more than 25 years of experience in media, entertainment and technology is ...
Education
Cass County voters approve school operating millages
CASS COUNTY — Voters overwhelmingly approved operating millages for Cassopolis Public Schools, Dowagiac Union Schools and Edwardsburg Public ...
