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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, ...

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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 ...

Local Government

Dowagiac resident to run for Michigan’s 37th State House District

DOWAGIAC — Gerik Maverick, a long-time nonprofit and community leader, announced his campaign for State Representative in Michigan’s ...

Community News

Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Clue’ production

DOWAGIAC — Was it Reverend Green in the study with the wrench? Or perhaps Mrs. Peacock in the ...

Community News

Cass County narrows administrator search to two candidates

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are a step closer to choosing a new county administrator after interviews with ...

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HSISD early childhood programs earn national accreditation

CASS COUNTY — The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Strong Beginnings preschool program for Heritage Southwest ISD ...

Community News

Dowagiac native to be inducted into Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame

KALAMAZOO — Dowagiac native and aviation and historical artist Rick Herter has been selected for enshrinement into the ...

Education

12 SMC students inducted into Honor Society

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Registrar Steve Carlson urged 12 Sigma Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor ...

News

Man killed in Wayne Township mobile home fire

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A man was killed in a mobile home fire Monday morning, according to the Cass ...

Community News

Dowagiac native to speak about montessori school

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native is coming home this week to share the latest updates on a school ...

Community News

Dowagiac teen selected for national physics program

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac teen has been selected to participate in a prestigious summer program dedicated to nurturing ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets prison time for probation violation

 CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is going to prison after failing to complete probations for drug, theft and ...

News

Dowagiac man in critical condition after being struck by vehicle

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is currently investigating a crash that has left one person in critical ...

Education

Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2025 Top 10

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School has announced the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2025. The ...

News

Dowagiac to celebrate Arbor Day with tree giveaway

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac residents can add some green to their properties without losing any green from their wallets ...

Business

Local musician to stroll Dowagiac specialty shops

DOWAGIAC – Known throughout the community for his inspirational music and volunteerism, Jeff Neumann, will stroll in and ...

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