Local Government
Kurdelmeyer resigns from Dowagiac City Council, applications sought to fill seat
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is accepting applications for a vacant council seat. Ward 3 Councilmember James ...
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Crime/Court
Teen gets prison time for Dowagiac shooting
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac teen is going to prison after shooting another person in the stomach last November. ...
Local Government
Dowagiac mayoral candidate Pat Bakeman to host Meet the Candidate Night
DOWAGIAC — After almost a decade as a Dowagiac councilman, Ward 1’s Pat Bakeman is running to become ...
Local Government
Dowagiac approves Russom Park walking path project
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac will be putting the city’s marijuana tax revenue to use with its ...
Local Government
Dowagiac mayor running for re-election
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons has officially announced his intent to run for his eighth term. In ...
Crime/Court
Man arrested after threatening to burn down Wayne Township house
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A man who threatened a family member with a gun and threatened to burn down ...
Community News
Lyons Industries donates to Dowagiac fireworks event
DOWAGIAC — Fundraising for Dowagiac Connected’s annual fireworks display is in full swing with a $2,000 donation from ...
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Historic Meneely bell resonates with Dowagiac church
DOWAGIAC — A local church has given its bell a new lease on life after discovering its historic ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac launches bridge improvement program as part of infrastructure upgrades
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is kicking off a summer of construction projects with improvements to five ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School announces second semester honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School recently released its honor roll for its second semester. Students who achieved ...
News
Vandalia resident injured in two-vehicle Calvin Township crash
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Vandalia resident was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Calvin Township, according ...
Community News
Beacon Health System announces key leadership roles ahead of acquisition
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Beacon Health System will appoint key leadership and integration roles upon completion of its ...
Dowagiac
Walking Challenge returns to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac and the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce have partnered once again to ...
Crime/Court
Two arrested for drug bust in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of two individuals Thursday in Dowagiac, according to the ...
Community News
Pokagon Band hosts annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians hosted its annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow Saturday and ...
Education
Dowagiac Union to offer welding course at high school
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School’s welding class will soon have a new home. The Dowagiac Union Schools ...
Education
Dowagiac superintendent receives ‘effective’ evaluation
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Superintendent Greg Blomgren was rated “Effective” during his annual performance review by the ...
Community News
2025 Dowagiac Music in The Park lineup, vendors announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
News
Dowagiac adaptive track athlete celebrates new experiences, two regional titles
DOWAGIAC — Ethan Nearpass has never been one to shy away from enjoying new experiences. Like most teenagers, ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School celebrates Class of 2025
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac community packed the Chris Taylor Alumni Field stands to see the Dowagiac High School ...
News
Dogs killed, house destroyed in Dowagiac fire
DOWAGIAC — A Saturday morning structure fire in Dowagiac claimed the lives of several dogs, officials said. At ...
Community News
SMC launches search for next president
DOWAGIAC — Less than a week after Southwestern Michigan College’s eighth president, Dr. Joseph Odenwald, left office to ...
Education
Dowagiac seniors awarded nearly $1.5 million in scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School seniors and their families filled the gymnasium Wednesday night to be recognized ...
News
220+ animals found during Howard Township animal cruelty investigation
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — More than 220 animals were found during an investigation of an animal hoarding case last ...
Education
Dowagiac culinary classes enjoy annual Mill Pond fishing trip
DOWAGIAC — A local culinary class was able to experience the great outdoors Friday afternoon. Dowagiac Union High ...
