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SMC launches search for next president
DOWAGIAC — Less than a week after Southwestern Michigan College’s eighth president, Dr. Joseph Odenwald, left office to ...
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Education
Dowagiac seniors awarded nearly $1.5 million in scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School seniors and their families filled the gymnasium Wednesday night to be recognized ...
News
220+ animals found during Howard Township animal cruelty investigation
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — More than 220 animals were found during an investigation of an animal hoarding case last ...
Education
Dowagiac culinary classes enjoy annual Mill Pond fishing trip
DOWAGIAC — A local culinary class was able to experience the great outdoors Friday afternoon. Dowagiac Union High ...
Business
Third annual Summer Festival, BBQ Competition to return to Dowagiac in July
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the Dowagiac Summer Festival and BBQ Competition ...
Education
SMC graduates 15-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College May 10 welcomed 15 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with ...
Community News
Outgoing Dowagiac library director to hike North Country Trail
DOWAGIAC — After 10 years of curating a treasure trove of tales for the Dowagiac community to enjoy, ...
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SMC trails upgrade a tribute to Gunn
DOWAGIAC — When a call went out to pay tribute to Southwestern Michigan College Hall of Fame Coach ...
Crime/Court
Cassopolis man charged in connection with Dowagiac shooting incident
DOWAGIAC — A man arrested in connection with a shooting in Dowagiac back in March has been identified, ...
Education
Dowagiac Chamber Choir competes at MSVMA State Choral Festival
HOLLAND — The Dowagiac Chamber Choir competed in its first-ever Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Festival Monday ...
Education
SMC recognizes 33 employees
DOWAGIAC — Thirty-three individuals were recognized at Southwestern Michigan College’s annual Employee Retirement and Recognition Breakfast May 2 ...
Local Government
Dowagiac resident to run for Michigan’s 37th State House District
DOWAGIAC — Gerik Maverick, a long-time nonprofit and community leader, announced his campaign for State Representative in Michigan’s ...
Community News
Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Clue’ production
DOWAGIAC — Was it Reverend Green in the study with the wrench? Or perhaps Mrs. Peacock in the ...
Community News
Cass County narrows administrator search to two candidates
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are a step closer to choosing a new county administrator after interviews with ...
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HSISD early childhood programs earn national accreditation
CASS COUNTY — The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Strong Beginnings preschool program for Heritage Southwest ISD ...
Community News
Dowagiac native to be inducted into Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame
KALAMAZOO — Dowagiac native and aviation and historical artist Rick Herter has been selected for enshrinement into the ...
Education
12 SMC students inducted into Honor Society
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Registrar Steve Carlson urged 12 Sigma Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor ...
News
Man killed in Wayne Township mobile home fire
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A man was killed in a mobile home fire Monday morning, according to the Cass ...
Community News
Dowagiac native to speak about montessori school
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native is coming home this week to share the latest updates on a school ...
Community News
Dowagiac teen selected for national physics program
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac teen has been selected to participate in a prestigious summer program dedicated to nurturing ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for probation violation
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is going to prison after failing to complete probations for drug, theft and ...
News
Dowagiac man in critical condition after being struck by vehicle
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is currently investigating a crash that has left one person in critical ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2025 Top 10
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School has announced the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2025. The ...
News
Dowagiac to celebrate Arbor Day with tree giveaway
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac residents can add some green to their properties without losing any green from their wallets ...
Business
Local musician to stroll Dowagiac specialty shops
DOWAGIAC – Known throughout the community for his inspirational music and volunteerism, Jeff Neumann, will stroll in and ...
