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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
