Crime/Court
Man arrested after threatening to burn down Wayne Township house
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A man who threatened a family member with a gun and threatened to burn down ...
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Lyons Industries donates to Dowagiac fireworks event
DOWAGIAC — Fundraising for Dowagiac Connected’s annual fireworks display is in full swing with a $2,000 donation from ...
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Historic Meneely bell resonates with Dowagiac church
DOWAGIAC — A local church has given its bell a new lease on life after discovering its historic ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac launches bridge improvement program as part of infrastructure upgrades
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is kicking off a summer of construction projects with improvements to five ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School announces second semester honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School recently released its honor roll for its second semester. Students who achieved ...
Community News
Beacon Health System announces key leadership roles ahead of acquisition
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Beacon Health System will appoint key leadership and integration roles upon completion of its ...
Dowagiac
Walking Challenge returns to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac and the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce have partnered once again to ...
Crime/Court
Two arrested for drug bust in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of two individuals Thursday in Dowagiac, according to the ...
Community News
Pokagon Band hosts annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians hosted its annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow Saturday and ...
Education
Dowagiac Union to offer welding course at high school
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School’s welding class will soon have a new home. The Dowagiac Union Schools ...
Education
Dowagiac superintendent receives ‘effective’ evaluation
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Superintendent Greg Blomgren was rated “Effective” during his annual performance review by the ...
Community News
2025 Dowagiac Music in The Park lineup, vendors announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School celebrates Class of 2025
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac community packed the Chris Taylor Alumni Field stands to see the Dowagiac High School ...
News
Dogs killed, house destroyed in Dowagiac fire
DOWAGIAC — A Saturday morning structure fire in Dowagiac claimed the lives of several dogs, officials said. At ...
Community News
SMC launches search for next president
DOWAGIAC — Less than a week after Southwestern Michigan College’s eighth president, Dr. Joseph Odenwald, left office to ...
Education
Dowagiac seniors awarded nearly $1.5 million in scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School seniors and their families filled the gymnasium Wednesday night to be recognized ...
News
220+ animals found during Howard Township animal cruelty investigation
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — More than 220 animals were found during an investigation of an animal hoarding case last ...
Education
Dowagiac culinary classes enjoy annual Mill Pond fishing trip
DOWAGIAC — A local culinary class was able to experience the great outdoors Friday afternoon. Dowagiac Union High ...
Business
Third annual Summer Festival, BBQ Competition to return to Dowagiac in July
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the Dowagiac Summer Festival and BBQ Competition ...
Education
SMC graduates 15-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College May 10 welcomed 15 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with ...
Community News
Outgoing Dowagiac library director to hike North Country Trail
DOWAGIAC — After 10 years of curating a treasure trove of tales for the Dowagiac community to enjoy, ...
Dowagiac
SMC trails upgrade a tribute to Gunn
DOWAGIAC — When a call went out to pay tribute to Southwestern Michigan College Hall of Fame Coach ...
Crime/Court
Cassopolis man charged in connection with Dowagiac shooting incident
DOWAGIAC — A man arrested in connection with a shooting in Dowagiac back in March has been identified, ...
Education
Dowagiac Chamber Choir competes at MSVMA State Choral Festival
HOLLAND — The Dowagiac Chamber Choir competed in its first-ever Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Festival Monday ...
Education
SMC recognizes 33 employees
DOWAGIAC — Thirty-three individuals were recognized at Southwestern Michigan College’s annual Employee Retirement and Recognition Breakfast May 2 ...
