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Investigation leads to drug arrest in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of one man Tuesday in Dowagiac, according to the ...

Education

Dowagiac Middle School students win essay contest

DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 56th annual America & ...

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 ...

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