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Spivey looks forward to serving Dowagiac as treasurer
DOWAGIAC — A familiar face will continue to take on the role of City of Dowagiac Treasurer. Tammi ...
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Local Government
Dowagiac council appoints mayor pro tem, approves property purchase
DOWAGIAC — The new-look Dowagiac City Council tackled several topics in Patrick Bakeman’s first official meeting as mayor. ...
Community News
Dowagiac swears in new mayor, council
DOWAGIAC — A new era in the Grand Old City’s storied history began Monday night at City Hall. ...
Community News
ACTION Ministries to host Thanksgiving worship service, dinner
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit organization is joining forces with a grocery store retailer to help feed the ...
News
Niles man struck, injured by vehicle in Howard Township
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was injured in a car-vs.-pedestrian crash Friday in Howard Township, according to ...
Giving
Dowagiac Elks donates to area organizations
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks Lodge continues to give. The lodge recently received grants from the Elks National ...
News
Cass Family Clinic Mobile Clinic now open for patient visits
CASSOPOLIS — Cass Family Clinic has announced its Mobile Health Clinic is now officially open for patient visits, ...
Community News
Tickets go on Sale for 85th Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue ...
Community News
Cass County COA to expand Adult Day Service
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization’s most vital and impactful services for older adults and their families is growing ...
News
Cass County unofficial general election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County for the Nov. 4 general ...
Breaking News
Bakeman wins Dowagiac mayoral race
DOWAGIAC — For the first time in 28 years, the Grand Old City will have a new mayor. ...
News
Dowagiac home converted into dorm for U-M dentistry students
DOWAGIAC — Cass Family Clinic has converted a home on M-51 in Dowagiac to provide free housing for University ...
News
Dowagiac approves grant for South Front Street project
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council addressed several routine financial resolutions and approved a state grant for the ...
Dowagiac
DART celebrates 50th anniversary with debut of new fleet, Stuff-A-Bus event
DOWAGIAC — The 50th anniversary of Dowagiac’s local ride-share service was celebrated with much fanfare Monday morning. City ...
News
Q&A: Meet Dowagiac’s mayoral candidates
DOWAGIAC — Patrick Bakeman will challenge incumbent Donald Lyons for the City of Dowagiac mayoral seat in the ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools approves bond refunding
DOWAGIAC — Taxpayers in the Dowagiac Union Schools district will save approximately $2.4 million in bond repayment costs ...
News
Dowagiac Chamber celebrates business award winners
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Membership Meeting Wednesday at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge ...
News
Dowagiac gives green light to consumption lounges
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council moved Monday to approve an amendment to its marijuana ordinance that will ...
News
Dowagiac OKs community event, resolves misunderstanding over event approval process
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved an event taking place Tuesday night, but not before addressing ...
News
Hidden Acres to host annual trunk or treat, artisan market Saturday
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden ...
Community News
‘Sleuth’ brings high-stakes mind games to Beckwith Theatre Nov. 6-10
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is bringing the gripping psychological thriller “Sleuth” to the stage, with performances ...
Education
SMC presidential finalist interviews scheduled for next week
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has scheduled on-campus interviews for the three finalists for president. The interviews will ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools seeks sinking fund millage approval on Nov. 4 ballot
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools residents are being asked to consider approving a sinking fund millage proposal on ...
News
Dowagiac author returns for book reading, signing
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native returned to her roots Monday to share her story of hope and healing. ...
Business
Ridenour family takes ownership of Oak + Ash in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A lifelong dream has become a reality for Andrew and Bethany Ridenour, who have officially taken ...
