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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 ...

Community News

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 ...

Uncategorized

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 ...

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