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Titans’ Murphy impressing coaches ahead of sophomore season
NASHVILLE — The 2024 National Football League season is less than 9 weeks away, much to the delight of Caleb Murphy. The former Dowagiac standout and current Tennessee Titan has been hard at work...
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A legacy remembered: Late World War II veteran, city official honored with...
DOWAGIAC — Extended family from across the country convened in Dowagiac to celebrate a man’s dedication to both his city and his country. A city bench, located on the 100 block of South Front Street in...
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Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man with a long criminal history as well as ongoing anger problems was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Travis LaVaughan Shell, 45, of West Wayne...
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Ramona Roller Rink celebrates 96 years, raises $5,000+ for rebuild
KEELER TOWNSHIP — Since the tragic structure fire at the historic Ramona Roller Rink in May, the greater Dowagiac community has stepped up to help the business as it plans to rise from the ashes. The...
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Annual Bigfoot Parade stomps through Sister Lakes
SISTER LAKES — Hundreds of people gathered around Crooked Lake Saturday afternoon for the Sister Lakes Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fourth of July Big Foot Parade and fundraiser. More than 25...
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Two injured in Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Haslett man and a South Bend woman were injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke...
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Two injured in two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man and Dowagiac woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J....
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Dowagiac DART to launch on-demand transit service
DOWAGIAC — A new, Uber-like service is on the way that will make it even easier for Dowagiac residents to move around the city. The Dowagiac Dial-A-Ride Transit (DART) on Demand pilot program will soft...
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‘It’s home’: Blomgren ready to take next step as Dowagiac superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Greg Blomgren is home, in more ways than one. The Dowagiac resident – and former Dowagiac Union High teacher and basketball coach – has returned to the district in the role of its new...
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Dowagiac DART launches on-demand transit service
DOWAGIAC — A new city service was celebrated with much fanfare Friday morning. City and county officials, community members and volunteers were on hand to celebrate the launch of Dowagiac DART on...
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Dowagiac Summer Festival, BBQ Competition arrives this weekend
DOWAGIAC — The sound of sizzling meats and the smell of smoky flavors will be wafting through downtown Dowagiac this weekend. Now in its 38th year, Dowagiac’s Summer Festival returns to downtown...
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Annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise set for July 25
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to descend on downtown for a good cause next week. The seventh annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25 to...
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Dowagiac Union Schools welcomes new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education welcomed new leadership to the district on Monday. The district held its first Board of Education meeting with Greg Blomgren serving as the...
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Annual Dowagiac Summer Festival sets attendance record
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s annual summer festival returned this weekend in historic fashion. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Dowagiac Summer Festival and BBQ Competition Friday,...
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PHOTO STORY: Pitmasters fire up fun at annual Dowagiac BBQ Competition
DOWAGIAC — 26 pitmasters from across the country descended on downtown Dowagiac Saturday to compete for top honors in its second annual Dowagiac BBQ Competition. When the charcoal settled, Brian...
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PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise
DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the eighth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for a Cause” rolled into Dowagiac. A record number of...
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PHOTO STORY: Annual Burn Run rolls through Niles, Dowagiac
NILES — Hundreds of motorcycles put the pedal to the metal for a cause this past weekend. The 23rd annual Niles Burn Run kicked off Saturday morning in Niles’ Riverfront Park and culminated in a...
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Cass County Equalization Department recognized as best in state
CASS COUNTY — The Michigan Association of Equalization Directors recognized Cass County’s equalization team as Department of the Year at its annual conference Tuesday. The recognition is bestowed...
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Dowagiac issues advisory after elevated lead levels found in tested homes
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is alerting residents about elevated lead levels in tested homes. The City of Dowagiac issued a public advisory Thursday morning after lead was found to be above the...
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Music under the stars: Connecting Chords Music Festival returns to Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Four years ago, when event organizers were forced to get creative to find ways to entertain masses amid pandemic shutdowns, a tradition was born at Dr. TK Lawless Park. That fall,...
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