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Dowagiac library to host homeschool informational meeting next week
DOWAGIAC — Local parents interested in learning more about homeschooling options will soon have an opportunity. A group of Dowagiac area homeschool parents will be hosting a homeschool community...
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Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Fall Lecture Series kicks off Aug. 7
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum announces its Fall Lecture Series, which begins Wednesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. with Christina Hirn Arseneau, Director of the Niles History Center, presenting...
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Ascension Borgess Lee Foundation to host annual wine, beer tasting event...
DOWAGIAC — The Ascension Borgess Lee Foundation will be bringing an annual tradition back for its 13th annual wine and beer tasting event. The event, featuring food and tastings from several local...
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Dowagiac man accused of meth possession withdraws plea
Reyna CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man withdrew his plea Friday in Cass County Trial Court after Trial Court Judge Mark Herman rejected the plea deal that had been reached in his case. Israel Santana Reyna,...
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Free Dowagiac DART On Demand rides to continue through August
DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the initial success of the Dowagiac DART on Demand service, the City of Dowagiac is extending the free rides period through the month of August. Dowagiac DART rides requested...
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Annual Rod & Roll car show returns to Dowagiac Aug. 17
DOWAGIAC — Classic cars of all makes and models will once again roll into downtown Dowagiac next week. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce will host the 33rd annual Dowagiac Rod & Roll Classic...
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Dowagiac police to host annual National Night Out event tonight
DOWAGIAC — Community members will have an opportunity tonight to learn more about what it means to be a local police officer in Dowagiac. The Dowagiac Police Department is gearing up to host its annual...
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Cass County unofficial primary election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County for the Aug. 6 primary election with 100 percent of precincts reported. Senate (D) Elissa Slotkin – 1,599 Hill...
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Annual Dowagiac Black Family Celebration set for Aug.30-Sept 1
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s signature events is set to return to the community later this month. The annual Black Family Celebration will be hosted from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at Walter Ward Park in...
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DAR honors Cass County Dark Sky enthusiast
CASS COUNTY — Days before hundreds of people flocked to Dr. TK Lawless Park for optimal viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower, one local astronomer was recognized for his efforts to make the county park...
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SMC grad VanRoekel ready to lead Dowagiac bands
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s new band director, Benjamin VanRoekel – a 2019 Southwestern Michigan College graduate and tenor saxophonist from Paw Paw – capped his first band camp Aug. 10 previewing this...
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Dowagiac history museum to host open house featuring Lewis, Colby works
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum is gearing up to host its latest open house “Eleanor and Alice: Two Dowagiac Artists” from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. The exhibit will feature artwork...
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi elects new Tribal Council members
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced the election of its new Tribal Council Members who were sworn in during a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 10. Matthew Wesaw was elected Tribal...
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PHOTO STORY: 33rd annual Rod and Roll cruises through Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The revving of vintage engines filled the streets of downtown Dowagiac Saturday morning as car enthusiasts from across Michiana convened for a beloved annual event. The Greater Dowagiac...
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Boy injured in Pokagon Township UTV crash
NILES — A boy was injured in a single-UTV crash Sunday in Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single UTV crash on the dirt road...
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Dowagiac school board talks opening day staff meeting, new hires
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ 2024-25 school year got off to a promising start Monday morning. During Monday’s Board of Education meeting at city hall, Superintendent Greg Blomgren discussed the...
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Lewis, Colby art exhibit postponed to next week
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Eleanor Colby and Alice Lewis exhibit open house scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed to next week due to staff illness. The new date for the event...
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Police investigate fatal crash in Silver Creek Township
CASS COUNTY — One person was killed and one person was injured in a single vehicle crash Thursday in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke...
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Keeping Michiana buzzing: Local beekeepers club celebrates five years
DOWAGIAC — A local club is celebrating five years of educating southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator. Established in 2019 by Theodore Schrader and Brad Cloutier, the Berrien/Cass...
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Dowagiac seeks input on parks and recreation plan
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is asking residents to help imagine the future of city parks and recreation opportunities as it prepares to create its new parks and recreation plan. A community parks...
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