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ACTION Ministries to host Thanksgiving worship service, dinner
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit organization is joining forces with a grocery store retailer to help feed the ...
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Niles man struck, injured by vehicle in Howard Township
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was injured in a car-vs.-pedestrian crash Friday in Howard Township, according to ...
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Dowagiac Elks donates to area organizations
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks Lodge continues to give. The lodge recently received grants from the Elks National ...
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Cass Family Clinic Mobile Clinic now open for patient visits
CASSOPOLIS — Cass Family Clinic has announced its Mobile Health Clinic is now officially open for patient visits, ...
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Tickets go on Sale for 85th Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue ...
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Cass County COA to expand Adult Day Service
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization’s most vital and impactful services for older adults and their families is growing ...
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Cass County unofficial general election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County for the Nov. 4 general ...
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Bakeman wins Dowagiac mayoral race
DOWAGIAC — For the first time in 28 years, the Grand Old City will have a new mayor. ...
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Dowagiac home converted into dorm for U-M dentistry students
DOWAGIAC — Cass Family Clinic has converted a home on M-51 in Dowagiac to provide free housing for University ...
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Dowagiac approves grant for South Front Street project
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council addressed several routine financial resolutions and approved a state grant for the ...
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DART celebrates 50th anniversary with debut of new fleet, Stuff-A-Bus event
DOWAGIAC — The 50th anniversary of Dowagiac’s local ride-share service was celebrated with much fanfare Monday morning. City ...
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Q&A: Meet Dowagiac’s mayoral candidates
DOWAGIAC — Patrick Bakeman will challenge incumbent Donald Lyons for the City of Dowagiac mayoral seat in the ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools approves bond refunding
DOWAGIAC — Taxpayers in the Dowagiac Union Schools district will save approximately $2.4 million in bond repayment costs ...
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Dowagiac Chamber celebrates business award winners
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Membership Meeting Wednesday at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge ...
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Dowagiac gives green light to consumption lounges
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council moved Monday to approve an amendment to its marijuana ordinance that will ...
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Dowagiac OKs community event, resolves misunderstanding over event approval process
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved an event taking place Tuesday night, but not before addressing ...
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Hidden Acres to host annual trunk or treat, artisan market Saturday
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden ...
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‘Sleuth’ brings high-stakes mind games to Beckwith Theatre Nov. 6-10
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is bringing the gripping psychological thriller “Sleuth” to the stage, with performances ...
Education
SMC presidential finalist interviews scheduled for next week
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has scheduled on-campus interviews for the three finalists for president. The interviews will ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools seeks sinking fund millage approval on Nov. 4 ballot
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools residents are being asked to consider approving a sinking fund millage proposal on ...
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Dowagiac author returns for book reading, signing
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native returned to her roots Monday to share her story of hope and healing. ...
Business
Ridenour family takes ownership of Oak + Ash in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A lifelong dream has become a reality for Andrew and Bethany Ridenour, who have officially taken ...
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Dowagiac District Library welcomes new director
DOWAGIAC — After more than 35 years of curating a treasure trove of tales for the communities across ...
Sports
Girls soccer star delivers big kicks for Dowagiac football
DOWAGIAC — Johannah McDonald is used to lighting up the scoreboard as one of the area’s best soccer ...
Business
Dowagiac specialty shops to host breast cancer event Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac specialty shops are teaming up Saturday to support Breast Cancer Awareness, as they accept ...
