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New state game area could become a reality
A new state game area looks poised to become a reality in the next year or two, thanks ...
Local Government
Dowagiac official meets with state leaders, to host election security forum
DOWAGIAC — One local government official is looking to clear the air on a hotly-debated topic ahead of ...
Newsletter Dowagiac
Head-on collision caused by icy roads
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Icy road conditions caused two cars to collide on M-51 North in Silver Creek ...
Community News
Dowagiac resident injured in Wayne Twp. crash
WAYNE TWP. — A local woman has been transported to the hospital after sustaining injuries in a single-vehicle ...
Community News
Free KN95 masks available at select Cass, Van Buren County locations
LAWRENCE — A local health department employee is urging residents to take advantage of an opportunity for free ...
News
Niles woman with long history of drugs given chance to beat addiction
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles woman who has used drugs for most of her life is getting the chance ...
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Dowagiac man kicks cop in groin in attempt to resist arrest
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to more than a year in jail after a 2020 incident. ...
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Dowagiac man resists arrest by kicking cop in groin
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to more than a year in jail after a 2020 incident. ...
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Silver Creek Twp. Clerk presents Sister Lakes Fire Chief with national Top 100 certificate
SILVER CREEK TWP. — A regular government meeting turned into a full-circle moment for two local officials on ...
Business
Dowagiac facility earns Best of Senior Living award
DOWAGIAC – A local assisted living facility has earned a national award for high ratings among residents and ...
Business
The Baker’s Rhapsody co-owner joins Chamber board
DOWAGIAC — After seeing business at his downtown store boom during local events over the past few years, ...
News
Great Start Cass cancels Friday’s winter festival due to weather
VANDALIA — A local organization has been forced to postpone its winter festival for the second time. After ...
Newsletter Dowagiac
Dowagiac barbershop seeks apprentice after new state law enacted
DOWAGIAC — A new state law that took effect this month has one local business owner trying out ...
Business
GALLERY: Niles Inn is coming down
NILES — Demolition work began Thursday morning on the Niles Inn and Conference Center. A crew was on ...
News
One person injured in Niles crash
NILES — One person was injured in a rear-end collision involving multiple vehicles, according to the Niles Police ...
News
Local barber, pastor serves community via clippers, conversation
NILES — Customers casually walking through the doors at In The Cut Barber Shop, 507 Sycamore St., are ...
News
‘Winter Nights’ brings snow and starlight to Cass county
By JAMES NELDON Leader Publications Contributor Families looking for a different take on winter fun are getting ...
News
Drug Enforcement Team arrests pair in Dowagiac
The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team arrested a 35-year-old female and a 41-year-old male in Dowagiac after executing ...
News
Breaking and entering arrest made in LaGrange Township
A 37-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of breaking and entering at a LaGrange Township home Sunday.
News
Dowagiac Conservation Club to host 25th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous
DOWAGIAC — An upcoming local event is set to celebrate a quarter century as a fixture in the ...
News
Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced on several charges in Berrien County Court Monday. Robert Paul Basker, ...
News
City crews fix water tower leak
NILES — A water tower leak that caught the attention of passersby was brought under control by local ...
News
Judge warns woman ‘relationships can be toxic’ after her father convinces her to steal catalytic converters
NILES — An area woman was sentenced Monday for a crime committed with her father. Chelsey Josephine Chapman, ...
News
Veteran police officer retires after 26 years of service
BUCHANAN — After protecting and serving his community for 26 years, a longtime local police officer has decided ...
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Dowagiac’s 25th annual Ice Time a boon for downtown business
DOWAGIAC — For residents and businesses alike, cabin fever met its match on Saturday during an annual winter ...
