2024 school board election results
Listed below are the unofficial contested election results from Berrien and Cass county for schools within Leader Publications’ coverage area. Brandywine Community Schools With three seats open on the...
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Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Melissa Lillie, Kincheloe Elementary
Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader Publications will publish a weekly spotlight featuring teachers and staff throughout...
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Dowagiac man gets probation and jail for assaulting former girlfriend,...
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his former girlfriend and killed her dog was sentenced to probation and jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Cowley Joshua Ryan Cowley, 23, of South Lowe...
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Merrill Adams crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025
CASSOPOLIS — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Cassopolis community. When the dust settled, Merrill Adams was crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025 Saturday evening at Cassopolis Ross Beatty...
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Decorate Dowagiac close to fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — With support from community businesses and many individuals, the Decorate Dowagiac committee is nearing the completion of its first funding goal. The committee’s mission is building upon...
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Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Janice Starling, Justus Gage Elementary
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Dowagiac senior excited to represent community as Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025
EAU CLAIRE — It was a weekend to remember for Malayna Klug. When the dust settled, Klug was crowned Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025 Saturday, Nov. 3 at Watervliet High School in front of a large community...
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Creating tomorrow: Dowagiac breaks ground on Lincoln School housing project
DOWAGIAC — A vision for the future took root Wednesday in Dowagiac. Community members, business owners and local and state officials gathered at the site of the former Lincoln Elementary School to...
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Dowagiac hosts annual Christmas Open House
DOWAGIAC — The Grand Old City brought the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events to kick off the season. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas Open House...
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Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Tharan Suvarna, Patrick Hamilton Elementary
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Former Dowagiac Deputy Chief passes away
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac community is in mourning following the passing of a prominent community member. Retired Dowagiac Deputy Chief David “Toxy” Toxopeus passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, according to...
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Dowagiac teen charged with multiple felonies in shooting
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac teen has been charged in connection to a Nov. 22 shooting that left one person injured, according to the Dowagiac Police Department. Marcus Haskins, 18, of Dowagiac, was arraigned...
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Public hearing set for Commercial St. Brownfield Plan
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council took steps Monday to improve commercial and residential development in downtown Dowagiac. The council unanimously approved a resolution Monday that sets a Jan. 13,...
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Dowagiac to host Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event
DOWAGIAC — Jolly ‘Ole St. Nick, strolling musicians and a holiday workshop will be featured in downtown Dowagiac on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., as specialty shops host an evening of music,...
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Businesses to team up for wreath workshop at Dowagiac holiday shopping event
DOWAGIAC — Venue 132 and Flowerfield Farmstead are teaming up to offer a workshop to make holiday centerpieces on Thursday, Dec. 12, as specialty shops in downtown Dowagiac host an evening of shopping,...
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Jazz band, carolers to perform at Dowagiac’s Extended Hours Shopping Event
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union High School Jazz Band is among the musicians headlining downtown’s Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event on Thursday, Dec. 12. Band members will be joined by Jolly ‘Ole...
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Dowagiac City Council approves joint ambulance service agreement update
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council moved to approve an updated Joint Ambulance Services Agreement with Pokagon Township, Silver Creek Township, Volinia Township, and Wayne Township during Monday’s...
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Dowagiac man gets jail time for meth use, destruction of property
NILES — A Dowagiac man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on meth and malicious destruction of property charges stemming from an incident in Niles Township last May. Lucas William...
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Dowagiac seeks public feedback on park, open space plan
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council addressed a variety of issues during its Monday meeting at City Hall, including public comment on its park and open space plan, a decision regarding a dilapidated...
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Dowagiac Chamber welcomes Here 4-U
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce welcomed Here 4-U with a Ribbon Tying event last month. The unique ceremony, a modern twist on the traditional ribbon cutting, symbolizes weaving new...
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