Education
Dowagiac Middle School students win essay contest
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 56th annual America & ...
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Crime/Court
Dowagiac police investigate shots fired incident
DOWAGIAC — Police are investigating after gunshots were fired in Dowagiac on Saturday night. At approximately 9:03 p.m. ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber celebrates Brookie’s Cafe with ribbon-tying ceremony
DOWAGIAC — A downtown eatery was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce ...
Community News
Dowagiac Drama Club to perform ‘Matilda the Musical’ this weekend
DOWAGIAC — Students from Dowagiac Middle School and Union High School are gearing up for their first musical ...
Education
DUHS students to host free senior citizen luncheon Thursday
DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high ...
Community News
Miss Dowagiac 2025 Amelia Bakeman receives Key to City
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons handed over the Key to the City to Dowagiac’s new royalty during ...
Community News
Dowagiac Rotary, Interact clubs complete international water project
DOWAGIAC — The Rotary Club of Dowagiac and the Dowagiac Union High School Rotary Interact Club have teamed ...
Community News
Dowagiac Fire Department moves into new location
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department has a new home. The team is now operating from a brand-new, ...
Community News
Dowagiac Museum announces 2025 Spring Lecture Series
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum has announced its 2025 Spring Lecture Series, kicking off at 6 ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple counts
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who resisted police during an incident last May in Dowagiac and who then ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time for Silver Creek Township stabbing incident
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who stabbed three acquaintances last June at a home in Silver Creek Township ...
Education
DUS board discusses possible welding class relocation
DOWAGIAC — The potential future home of Dowagiac Union High School’s welding class was a topic of discussion ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate December, January Students of the Month
Dowagiac — 12 local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Niles, SMC grad an award-winning choir director in Washington State
WASHINGTON — Before he became an award-winning choir director in Washington state, Niles’ James Jones was associated with ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools continues debate over use of Chieftains name, logo
DOWAGIAC — Community members were given the opportunity to voice their opinions Monday evening regarding the future of ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Protesters rally against Musk, DOGE in downtown Niles
NILES — More than 50 people gathered in downtown Niles Monday afternoon for a rally protesting the actions of ...
Education
Brewer named interim SMC President
DOWAGIAC — Brent Brewer was named interim president of Southwestern Michigan College during a special Thursday meeting following ...
Business
Woodfire Trattoria wins 2025 Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — The ballots have been counted and the results are official. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Ice ...
Business
Pokagon Band establishes commercial gaming, hospitality company
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana has announced the establishment of Four ...
Education
SMC President Odenwald resigns
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College will be searching to fill the school’s top administrative post following the resignation ...
Community News
Dowagiac hosts 28th annual Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of visitors descended on downtown Dowagiac for its 28th annual Ice Time Festival on Saturday. ...
Business
Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival to offer free family fun
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s 28th annual Ice Time Festival will provide a flurry of free family fun Saturday, February ...
Business
Ice Time’s Chili Crawl Competition heats up
DOWAGIAC — Two new competitors will be challenging the steadfast regulars this year at Dowagiac’s 28th annual Ice ...
News
Nonprofit donates stuffed animals, blankets to Ascension Borgess
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit’s recent donation to Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital aims to put smiles on the faces ...
News
Conservation club to host 28th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous
DOWAGIAC — An annual event to support local youth will be returning to Dowagiac next week. The Dowagiac ...
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