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Public safety simulation a great community effort
Nobody wants to think of tragedies happening to them.
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Spring is a great time to spruce up our streets — and our storefronts
Over the next few weeks, many city residents will be taking advantage of the springtime weather to freshen ...
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Theater, wine make a fine package
Visitors to Friday’s premiere of Beckwith Theatre Company’s production of “Harvey” will be in for more than just ...
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Rewarding our community’s bravest
Last week, the Dowagiac Fire Department once again honored one of its finest members through its annual Firefighter ...
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Incident at Niles Schools shines light on communication problems in district
You’ve likely heard the saying, “no news is good news.”
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Prepare for dangerous weather
It did not take long before spring reminded us all about the power of Mother Nature. On Thursday, ...
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County courts continue to excel
Earlier this week, longtime Cass County Circuit Court Judge Michael Dodge announced that, due to a state-mandated age ...
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Questioning your sobriety? Don’t get behind the wheel.
One decision. One quick, fleeting moment. One drink too many.
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Questioning your sobriety? Don’t get behind the wheel.
One decision. One quick, fleeting moment. One drink too many. That’s how much it takes to take a ...
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College continuing to go above and beyond for students
The confines of the Fred L. Mathews Conference Center were packed to the brim with employers and job ...
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Area Easter egg hunts give kids a great chance to experience spring
As with the return of songbirds and melting of the snow, the littering of tiny plastic eggs scattered ...
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Student theater great experience for cast, crew and audience
As students at Dowagiac Union Schools take the stage for their spring musical, “Mary Poppins,” we want to ...
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Dodd Park accessibility plan a great investment for state
Last week, state legislators approved a grant to improve the accessibility of Arthur Dodd Park. The state grant, ...
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Higher turnout for primary good to see, but still not enough
Last week, voters in Berrien and Cass counties were among the 2.5 million Michigan residents who hit the ...
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Hands on learning activities important for student growth
Recently local schools have hosted a number of events that allow students to get out of the normal ...
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Teacher a great example for students, community
Thanks to the guidance of a special teacher at Niles High School, several students can boast two great ...
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Voters should vote to amend charter Tuesday
On Tuesday, voters living in Dowagiac will once again be heading to the polls for the presidential primary. ...
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Cooperation between police, schools essential to protecting students
As demonstrated earlier this week, the partnership between Dowagiac police and school district continues to help ensure the ...
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Niles Community Gardens group makes ‘planting seeds’ easy for all
Having a garden can be a very joyful and rewarding experience. Fortunately, Niles Community Gardens makes having a ...
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Student art great addition to city
Last spring, Dowagiac installed signs leading the way to some of the city’s most prized assets. While the ...
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Quick facts about the March 8 presidential primary election
In a couple weeks, voters across Michigan will become the latest group of Americans to help decide the ...
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Random acts of kindness make huge impact in our community
Every once in awhile a story surprises you and reminds you of the general kindness and thoughtfulness of ...
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Additional public presence needed for strong governance
Monday’s meeting of the Dowagiac City Council was a much more lively affair than usual. Around a dozen ...
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Kalamazoo shooting spree brings national epidemic closer to home
Saturday night, the 42nd mass shooting of 2016 happened in the United States. That means in the past ...
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Preventing crash fatalities takes multi-tiered approach
The raw statistics can be staggering. Nationally, more than 30,000 people lose their lives in motor vehicle crashes ...
