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Dowagiac police, fire host Breakfast with Santa Toy Drive

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments are making an effort to ensure that this gift-giving holiday ...

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$1.5 million grant to help fund Cass County Historic Courthouse renovation

CASSOPOLIS — As contractors worked through preliminary construction projects less than 100 yards away Monday, Cass County Board ...

Business

OutCenter announces 2024 PrideFest events

BENTON HARBOR — OutCenter’s annual PrideFest is going on tour next year. PrideFest is a community celebration of ...

Business

New Dowagiac fire station breaks ground

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department will soon have a new location in the city. Local officials gathered ...

Community News

Soup Luncheon results in record donation to Fitch Camp

DOWAGIAC — The community participated at a record level for the 2023 Soup Luncheon benefiting E. Root Fitch ...

Community News

Honor Credit Union donates $1,000 to Dowagiac Fire Department’s Toys for Tots Drive

DOWAGIAC — The Cass County Toys for Tots program is in full swing, and Dowagiac businesses are doing ...

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Honor Credit Union donates $750 to Shop With A Hero program

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments were surprised Monday with a $750 donation from Honor Credit ...

Community News

Local girl receives Certificate of Bravery from Wayne Township Fire Department

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A local fire department and municipality recently honored a local elementary school student who helped ...

News

Cass County finance department receives highest rating from national organization

CASS COUNTY — Cass County’s finance department was recognized Friday for outstanding performance in the recently concluded fiscal ...

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PHOTO STORY: Annual Candlelight Christmas Parade rolls through downtown Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Visitors from across southwest Michigan lined the downtown Dowagiac sidewalks, cup of hot cocoa in hand, ...

Business

Dowagiac middle, high school vocalists to perform downtown Dec. 7

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac middle and high school choir members are among the musicians headlining downtown’s Extended Hours Holiday ...

Business

Honor Credit Union, Project Pajama partner for donation drive

DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help Dowagiac Union Schools students wake up in warm, cozy clothing on Christmas ...

Community News

Ascension Borgess Lee Foundation hosts annual Tree of Love lighting

DOWAGIAC — One area foundation turned a part of Dowagiac pink Wednesday in support of providing life-saving care ...

Business

Wreath-making class to be featured at Dec. 7 holiday event in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Venue 132 and Flowerfield Farmstead are teaming up to host a holiday wreath-making class in downtown ...

News

Cass County Courts host 21st annual Adoption Day Celebration

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Probate  Courtroom was packed with well wishers Tuesday, Nov. 21, who joined two ...

Community News

Honor Credit Union announces winners of annual Teacher Awards

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union announced Monday its annual Teacher Award winners. For more than 10 years, ...

Community News

Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, new study finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all ...

Education

Dowagiac schools celebrate October Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...

Community News

Local Christmas tree farms open for business

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community ...

Community News

Dowagiac teen earns Eagle Scout rank

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident recently earned Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor. Abraham Guernsey joined his older ...

Business

Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event returns to downtown Dowagiac Dec. 7

DOWAGIAC — Jolly ‘Ole St. Nick, strolling musicians and holiday wreath making will be featured in downtown Dowagiac ...

Business

Pokagon Band donates 1,000 Thanksgiving food boxes

NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced today a donation of ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man wanted for attempted murder sentenced on multiple charges

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man wanted for attempted murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on ...

Local Government

Lyons Health Center Building ownership transfers to City of Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution Monday authorizing the payoff of bonds on the Lyons ...

Crime/Court

Benton Harbor man gets prison time for drug possession, larceny

CASSOPOLIS — A Benton Harbor man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for attempting ...

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