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 ...
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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 ...
Community News
SMC’s 56th Commencement graduates 317
DOWAGIAC — Two women spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2023 April 29 at 56th ...
Community News
Undrafted, Murphy joins Titans with chip on his shoulder
DOWAGIAC — 259 players heard their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft and Caleb Murphy was not ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac’s Murphy signs UDFA deal with Tennessee Titans
DOWAGIAC — Caleb Murphy is officially a pro. The former Dowagiac and Ferris State standout has signed an ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: P.D. Beckwith, Round Oak and The Industrial Revolution
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Education
Dowagiac Area History Museum to continue Spring Lecture Series next week
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Spring Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. ...
Business
A touch of Texas: Dowagiac native to open new boutique in downtown Niles
NILES — A new clothing store is bringing a touch of Texas to southwest Michigan. Dani Morgan’s Boutique, ...
Education
Dowagiac’s 2023 valedictorians, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Six Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber to host national BBQ festival, competition
DOWAGIAC — This year, Dowagiac’s annual summer festival will have a new flavor. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
