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Dowagiac District Library events
Friday, Nov. 16 10:30 a.m. — Storytime Storytime at the Dowagiac District Library follows the ‘Every Child Ready ...
Education
Honor Credit Union selects Dowagiac teachers for annual Teacher Awards
Honor Credit Union kicked off its ninth annual Teacher Awards in August and invited teachers to submit a ...
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District 78 State Rep. awarded for strides in criminal justice reform
Safe and Just Michigan presented District 78 State Rep. David Pagel with the William G. Milliken Award earlier ...
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Due to unexpected closure, Niles Salvation Army extends Christmas application deadline
The Niles Salvation Army was forced to close unexpectedly this week, due to furnace issues.
Education
Dowagiac Union High School Honor Roll
12TH GRADE 4.0 GPA Ayers, Hessen Clark, Grace Crocker, Kelsey Hartsig, Mae Hatter, Allyson Holz, Tessa Marquart, Alexandria ...
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Community Evangelical Free Church rededicates World War I plaque
If not for the work of a Niles church and dedicated community sponsors, a tribute to a local ...
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World War II veteran looks back on time serving country
It was a special day in Buchanan Sunday as people remembered the 100th anniversary of the end of ...
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Dowagiac rings in the holiday season with open house weekend
Dowagiac kicked off its holiday season Saturday with Christmas Open House Weekend’s Family Activity Day, hosted by the ...
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Dowagiac VFW members reflect on what Veterans Day means to them
Inside the Dowagiac Veterans of Foreign Wars post is a bar, resting on dozens upon dozens of glass ...
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Local store donates laptops to children’s home
Instead of re-selling some used computers, a Niles business decided to give the technology to children in need.
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Woman gets probation for shooting boyfriend
A Dowagiac woman who shot her boyfriend in the leg was sentenced to probation and fines and costs.
Education
Dowagiac Middle School participates in Pennies for Patients
Last week, eighth-grade Dowagiac Middle School student Abraham Guernsey sat at a desk covered in change. He slowly ...
Education
Meet the Teacher: Matt Hunckler, Niles High School
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
Education
Meet the Teacher: Susan Grear, Dowagiac Middle School
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...
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Dowagiac police log — Nov. 8-10
Nov. 8 7:48 a.m. — E. Division/N. Mill, traffic accident 10:35 a.m. — Dowagiac Police Department, outstanding warrant ...
Education
Wallenda extols perseverance to SMC students
Persevere. Don’t give up. The show must go on. Good advice for college students and tightrope walkers alike, ...
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YMCA of Southwest Michigan offers Diabetes Prevention Program for awareness month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the YMCA of Southwest Michigan is encouraging local residents to learn ...
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Niles City Council approves resolution to prohibit future marijuana industry
This story has been corrected to reflect that current city council member Georgia Boggs was not up for ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan mobilizes volunteers for Day of Action for Seniors
As a regional sales manager for First Source Bank, Kim Vincent does not typically get to wear jeans ...
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Niles Amtrak launches station host program
Early this year, Amtrak officials announced that they would be closing the ticket window at the historic Niles ...
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Dussel family cleans up after fire, prepares for holiday season
The morning of Sunday, Nov. 4, the Dussel family received a call from the local sheriff’s department. Their ...
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Car crash totals Dussel’s greenhouse days after fire
Three people were arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident which took place at Dussel’s Farm Market in ...
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Leader Publications to host Business After Hours at museum
A local business will be taking Dowagiac residents and business leaders back in time for the Greater Dowagiac ...
Education
Photo story: Tight rope walker, motivational speaker visits Brandywine
Renowned tight rope walker and motivational speaker Tino Wallenda, 68, of Sarasota, Florida, visited Brandywine High School Thursday ...
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Local church to host rededication ceremony for World War I plaque
NILES — In honor of Veterans Day, Community Evangelical Free Church will host a rededication of a World ...
