Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation on drug, stolen property charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation on drug, stolen property and fleeing police charges. Anthony ...
Business
Hidden Acres to host annual Trunk or Treat, Artisan Market
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden ...
Community News
Making ‘shush!’ happen: Ladies Library Association of Dowagiac celebrates 150 years
DOWAGIAC — Though the way people seek information has changed over the years, one local educational organization has ...
Community News
Pokagon Township Board hosts October ‘22 meeting
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Township Board of Trustees hosted its monthly meeting led by Supervisor Linda Preston ...
Business
Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help county residents gain access to breast cancer services is closer to its ...
Dowagiac
WATCH: FSU star Caleb Murphy talks Saturday’s matchup against No. 2 GVSU
BIG RAPIDS — In a matchup against the top two football teams in Division II, a local product ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts second annual Oktoberfest Artisan Market
CASSOPOLIS — Vendors from across Michiana descended on a local venue Sunday afternoon for a festive fall experience. ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac enjoys Under The Harvest Moon festival
DOWAGIAC — A festive, fall atmosphere returned to downtown Dowagiac this weekend. The annual Under The Harvest Moon ...
Community News
Under The Harvest Moon festival returns to Dowagiac this weekend
DOWAGIAC — This weekend, October 7th and 8th, families can celebrate Michigan’s glorious autumn, when Under the Harvest ...
Community News
Wayne Township Board of Trustees host October ’22 meeting
By LIBERTY NEVINS Leader Publications Contributor WAYNE TOWNSHIP — The Wayne Township Board of Trustees gathered for its ...
Community News
Pump(kin) it up: Mason’s Pumpkins ready for third annual Harvest Festival
DOWAGIAC — A local middle schooler’s business venture is preparing for its biggest event of the year. Mason ...
Community News
Former SMC professor to be featured in Michigan City art exhibit
MICHIGAN CITY, IN. — A former Dowagiac resident will have their works of art on display. David Baker, ...
Dowagiac Union Education
Dowagiac high school student suspended for making social media threats
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended for making “alarming comments” on social media, ...
Crime/Court
Area residents sentenced on assault, other charges
NILES — Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on assault, robbery and ...
Community News
Dowagiac to purchase land from Cass County Land Bank Authority for $100
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of 204 Andrews St. from ...
Education
PHOTO GALLERY: Dowagiac celebrates Homecoming 2022
The annual Homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon prior to Dowagiac facing Brandywine on the gridiron in a ...
News
Driver avoids serious injury after truck strikes tree, catches fire in Wayne Township
A Dowagiac man escaped serious injury when the truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a ...
Community News
Sister Lakes teen creates SPD response kits for Girl Scout project
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A local Girl Scout’s latest project aims to help those involved in emergency situations have ...
News
One injured in Volina Township accident
A Dowagiac resident was injured in a Thursday morning crash on Decatur Road north of Dutch Settlement according ...
Community News
Dowagiac Union High School student suspended after making online threat to student
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Union High School student has been suspended following an online threat made to a ...
Community News
Niles couple injured in single-vehicle Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — An elderly Niles couple was injured Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Pokagon Township, ...
Community News
Historic poet: Dowagiac artist using music to teach local history
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident is using music and media to educate listeners on local history. Ellis “LILEL” ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools welcomes 14 new district hires
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District Board of Education hosted its regular monthly meeting Monday at Dowagiac ...
Community News
SMC to host ‘Cabaret’ auditions Friday
DOWAGIAC — Auditions for Southwestern Michigan College’s Fall Cabaret, “Becoming: A Musical Theatre Song Cycle” are set for ...
Community News
Leader Publications building contracted for sale
NILES — Leader Publications, LLC has signed a contract to sell its building, located at 217 N. 4th ...
