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Two injured in two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Two people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 8:25 a.m.,...
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Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help county residents gain access to breast cancer services is closer to its goal after a donation from a local business. Honor Credit Union of Dowagiac, 56337 M-51 S., donated...
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Comcast donates $2,500 to Decorate Dowagiac Committee
DOWAGIAC — The Decorate Dowagiac Committee announced Thursday that a Star Sponsor has come forward with a large donation. “We are feeling like little kids on Christmas morning,” stated Melissa Gunn,...
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Local veteran’s boxing program helps Parkinson’s patients fight disease
DOWAGIAC — Every Tuesday and Thursday, the exercise room at Front Street Crossing springs to life, with sounds of boxing gloves hitting pads echoing through the halls. The instructor holding the pads,...
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Hidden Acres hosts annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Market
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Market Saturday. Guests were able to participate in wagon rides, a petting zoo,...
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Annual walk-a-thon raises $4,600 for college scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Community members took to the track at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning to honor the life and legacy of Ronda Lucas-Sullivan. The Ronda Lucas-Sullivan Legacy Foundation hosted...
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Arnie’s Drive In celebrates grand opening with ribbon-tying ceremony
DOWAGIAC — Jake Arnold loves to cook food and serve customers. As the owner of Happy Jake’s in Dowagiac and Wakey Jakes in Marcellus, Arnold and his wife Brooke enjoy sharing their passion for food...
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Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce celebrates success, community spirit at annual...
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Membership Meeting Wednesday at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge bringing together local business leaders, community members, and Chamber supporters...
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Leon Anderson to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
DOWAGIAC — Trustees of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce invite the public to join them on Wednesday, Oct. 30, as they present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Leon “Andy” Anderson. The public...
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Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Miracle on South Division Street’ production
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is gearing up for its final production of the season. The company will be presenting “Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick. Performances will...
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Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Dara Killarney, Dowagiac Union Schools Transportation
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader Publications will publish spotlights featuring teachers and staff throughout the...
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Dowagiac Chamber honors Anderson with Lifetime Achievement Award
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce recognized Leon “Andy” Anderson for his innumerable contributions to the community during a ceremony Wednesday evening at the Dowagiac Area History...
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Arrest made in connection to fatal Keeler Township home invasion
KEELER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Benton Harbor man was arrested Thursday in connection to a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning in Keeler Township, according to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s...
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Pat Ham student appointed honorary member of Dowagiac City Council
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized its “newest and youngest” member Monday in a special ceremony. City of Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons appointed JeNora Lucas-Croom an honorary member of the...
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Dowagiac men get prison time on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — A pair of relatives from Dowagiac were sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Israel Reyna Cousins Israel and Roberto Reyna were sentenced on drug charges. Israel Reyna,...
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Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant kicks off 84th year
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue 132, welcoming 15 young women who will be vying for an opportunity to represent...
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MDHHS warns Michigan residents about increase in whooping cough cases
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling attention to an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, and urging individuals to get up to date with...
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SMC Founders Day celebrates 60th anniversary
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College, “a good idea that got loose in the world,” celebrated its 60th anniversary Nov. 1 with the inaugural Founders Day. Chloe Itimu, who aspires to become a...
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Dowagiac to welcome the holiday season with festive event lineup
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac is gearing up to bring the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events that promises joy for all ages. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host...
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2024 Cass County local election results
CASS COUNTY — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County’s contested 2024 General election races. School board elections, along with state-wide and national races, will be...
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