Local Government
County residents speak out on proposed ORV ordinance
CASS COUNTY — A standing-room only crowd was packed into a local government meeting, residents waiting to take ...
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Man hits brother who told him to wash his hands, gets jail time
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who got into a fight over washing his hands and then was found ...
Community News
Russom Park Pavilion opens with dedication, Chamber ribbon-tying
DOWAGIAC — After years of planning, fundraising and construction, a local nonprofit has successfully completed a project they ...
Education
SMC criminal justice resumes winning ways
DOWAGIAC — For the sixth year in a row, Southwestern Michigan College brought home gold, silver and bronze medals ...
Business
Local, international leaders break ground on $150M facility in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS – From a United States congressman to the Norwegian ambassador to the U.S., leaders from near and ...
Education
Twintellectuals: Dowagiac twins named valedictorian, salutatorian
DOWAGIAC — They may be twin-telligent and twin-spired, but they’re not twin-separable. Dowagiac Union High School seniors Riley ...
Business
Caruso’s to undergo renovations ahead of 100th anniversary party
DOWAGIAC – One of the oldest local establishments is getting a facelift in advance of its centennial celebration. ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School announces Class of 2022 Top 10 students
DOWAGIAC — A group of local students was honored Monday for their efforts and excellence in the classroom ...
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DUHS students to host free senior citizen luncheon Thursday
DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high ...
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Law office to replace downtown antique store after building sale
DOWAGIAC — When a downtown building came up for sale, an Indiana man with ties to Dowagiac jumped ...
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Manufacturing company aims to bring 30 jobs to Dowagiac in 2022
DOWAGIAC — A new manufacturing company is about to make Dowagiac a whole lot cooler. American Cooler Technologies, ...
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Gift shop at Borgess Lee Hospital to open Monday
DOWAGIAC – Walking into the local hospital on Wednesday afternoon, visitors, employees and patients alike witnessed a sight ...
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Silver Creek Township eliminates police department
SILVER CREEK TWP. — A local law enforcement unit is no longer operational. At its regular meeting Wednesday, ...
Local Government
Dowagiac to spend $250K on new ‘smart’ electric meters
DOWAGIAC — After the success of a pilot “smart meter” program, a local municipality is preparing to move ...
Community News
New Dowagiac restaurant to use outdoor space behind former Zeke’s
DOWAGIAC — The aroma of smoked meats will soon be wafting through downtown. The Dowagiac City Council on ...
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Proposed ordinance to allow ORVs on Cass County roads
CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road may take on a new meaning if a new proposed ordinance takes ...
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Dowagiac man found guilty of child molestation, pornography had ‘scores’ of images, videos of children being assaulted
CASSOPOLIS — It took 12 Cass County jurors just one hour to find a Dowagiac man guilty of 15 ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts 21st annual Easter Eggstravaganza
DOWAGIAC — Much to the delight of local children, the Easter Bunny made his long-awaited return to Dowagiac. ...
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‘A wrecking crew of self-destruction’: Man steals vintage Mustang, blames meth
CASSOPOLIS — A Marcellus man is going to prison for his role in three separate incidents involving stolen ...
Education
Cass County justice group talks Critical Race Theory, forgiveness
CASS COUNTY — Layered on top of a black and white photograph reads a quote from Dr. Martin ...
Local Government
Cass Commissioners recognize 911 dispatchers, animal control
CASS COUNTY — Local government officials took time to recognize two groups of people ahead of their national ...
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Cass Co. approves raise, pension change for sergeants unit
CASS COUNTY — Contract changes continue to come for union employees in Cass County. The Cass County Board ...
Community News
Dowagiac Chamber membership coordinator seeks business symbiosis
DOWAGIAC — Symbiosis in nature occurs when organisms form partnerships to create a mutually-beneficial environment ripe for innovation ...
Community News
Moose lodge donates toy moose to Dowagiac FD for kids in crisis
DOWAGIAC — Local children in crisis situations will have some much-needed comfort thanks to a local club. Dowagiac ...
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For the love of language: Dowagiac 91-year-old publishes first children’s book
DOWAGIAC — As a child growing up in the 1930s and ’40s, Thelda Mathews was taught to value ...
