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Cass County Land Bank secures funding to demolish vacant church building

CASS COUNTY — Thanks to a grant secured by the Cass County Land Bank Authority, leaders at the ...

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Man gets jail time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — A local man was sentenced to jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for drug possession.   ...

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Feed the Hungry program thanks community for $50,000+ raised

DOWAGIAC — The C. Wimberley “Feed the Hungry” campaign concluded recently after attaining the lofty goal of $50,000 ...

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‘Ice guru’ to be featured at annual Ice Time Festival

DOWAGIAC — Now in its 28th year, Dowagiac’s annual Ice Time Festival will once again offer a reason ...

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Pets rescued from Pokagon Township structure fire

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — 18 pets were rescued from a residential fire in Pokagon Township Monday afternoon, according to ...

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2025 Miss Dowagiac court ready to represent community

DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac teens will be representing their community throughout the year as members of the 2025 ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac police investigate shooting incident

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac police said no one was injured after shots were fired on Riverside Drive on Saturday. ...

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Amelia Bakeman crowned Miss Dowagiac 2025

DOWAGIAC — A new reign of royalty began in Dowagiac Saturday night. Amelia was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2025 ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation for drunk driving

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation Friday in the Cass County Mental Health Court program ...

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SMC trustees tour new McKenzie housing

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees capped a Wednesday morning of strategic planning updates with an ...

Crime/Court

Two men arrested in connection with Pokagon Township tree theft

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — Two men accused of stealing a tree from a Pokagon Township property in an attempt ...

Education

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Benjamin VanRoekel, DUS Band Director

Name: Benjamin VanRoekel School: Dowagiac Union High School and Middle School Grades/subjects taught: 6th through 12th grade band ...

Community News

State of Indiana, Pokagon Band sign government accord

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The State of Indiana and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced Monday the ...

Business

Brookie’s Cafe opens in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A new dining option has opened its doors in downtown Dowagiac. Brookie’s Cafe, 105 Beeson St., ...

Community News

Meet the 2025 Miss Dowagiac contestants

DOWAGIAC — Pageantry returns to Dowagiac in January.  The 2025 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets prison time for Niles Township gas station robbery

NILES — A Dowagiac man already in prison for an armed robbery related conviction received another prison sentence ...

Community News

Dowagiac Connected to host inaugural Snow Ball

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Connected has announced its latest event – the Snow Ball, a magical family winter formal ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac authorities investigating vandalism at Hartman Auto Service

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of suspects involved ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation for possession of methamphetamines Friday in Cass County Circuit ...

Community News

Dowagiac recommended for Michigan DNR grant

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac leaders’ vision for a key city corridor came one step closer to fruition this week. ...

Education

Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s November Students of The Month during ...

News

Pokagon Band donates 1,000 Christmas food boxes to those in need

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced Tuesday a donation ...

Education

SMC’s Bishop Scholarship endowment doubles

DOWAGIAC — The Dr. Marshall E. Bishop Memorial Scholarship’s endowment for math and science scholarships at Southwestern Michigan ...

Business

‘A treasure for everyone’: Chamber welcomes The Treasure Hut to Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A new business is bringing unique finds and bargain items to the Dowagiac community. Thursday, the ...

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Dowagiac seeks public feedback on park, open space plan

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council addressed a variety of issues during its Monday meeting at City Hall, ...

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