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Dowagiac man gets jail time for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man facing sentencing next month in Berrien County was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to a year in jail. Jessie Stanley Stanford, 24, of East Division Street in...
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Natasha Griggs crowned Miss Dowagiac 2024
DOWAGIAC — A new reign of royalty began in Dowagiac Saturday night. Natasha Griggs was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2024 Saturday evening at Dowagiac Middle School. Griggs, 17, is the daughter of Tonya and...
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Niles man injured in Pokagon Township snowmobile crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was injured Monday when he lost control of his snowmobile and crashed in Pokagon Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 7:45 p.m.,...
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New Miss Dowagiac court ready to represent community
DOWAGIAC — Four Dowagiac teens will be representing their community throughout the year as members of the 2024 Miss Dowagiac Court of Honor. Natasha Griggs was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2024 Saturday, Jan....
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Dowagiac schools celebrate December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this December. Nominated by teachers and faculty from their...
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Dowagiac man gets probation for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for possession of methamphetamine. Mathew Crider Mathew Aaron Crider, 37, of Maple Street in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to...
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Cass County residents to vote on transit services next month
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Transit Authority is requesting a countywide millage for the February 2024 election due to declining State and Federal funding in the face of rapidly escalating costs....
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Dowagiac Ice Time Festival returns Feb. 3
DOWAGIAC — No matter the weather, organizers believe Dowagiac’s 27th Annual Ice Time Festival will be “snow much” fun. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, the winter festival – a Greater Dowagiac Chamber...
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Honor Credit Union accepting applications for annual scholarship program
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced its 2024 Community Commitment Scholarship Program. New this year, Honor has increased its scholarship valued to $2,500, to be awarded to 12...
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Cassopolis’ Richey competing in national ‘Greatest Baker’ contest
DOWAGIAC — A Cassopolis resident is in the running to be named the “Greatest Baker” in a national competition. Baker Christina Richey is hoping she can get enough votes to make it to the finals of “The...
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Feed the Hungry program thanks community for $50,000 raised
DOWAGIAC — The C Wimberley “Feed the Hungry” campaign concluded recently after attaining the lofty goal of $50,000 in cash and food donations. Hundreds of donors giving small amounts, and a handful of...
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SMC spring enrollment up 11.5 percent, led state last year
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College, at the end of the registration period for the current session, recorded its fifth straight semester of enrollment growth over the previous year. Spring 2024...
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‘I’m speechless:’ Dowagiac native cherishing NFL playoff run with Detroit...
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are making a historic playoff run with a Dowagiac native playing an active role. Jacki WJ experienced the Detroit Lions’ historic playoff wins over the Los Angeles Rams and...
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Conservation club to host 27th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous
DOWAGIAC — An annual event to support local youth will be returning to Dowagiac next week. The Dowagiac Conservation Club will host its 27th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous on Saturday, Feb. 10 at its club...
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Brandywine school board approves bond proposal for May ballot
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members have approved the ballot language for the upcoming May 7 election where district residents will be asked to approve bond issue proposal the district has...
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Chili crawl competitors prepare for Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Seven restaurants – including one newcomer – will bring the fire to Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival, Saturday, Feb. 3, as they compete to be the public’s favorite in the festival’s annual Chili...
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Main entrance to Cass County Administration Building temporarily relocated...
CASS COUNTY — Those visiting the Cass County Administration Building will need to enter via a different door than usual beginning Monday, Feb. 5. Typically, guests enter the building on the east side...
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Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on drug, weapon and stolen vehicle charges. Anthony Darnell Tartt-Smith, 34, of Pokagon Street in Dowagiac,...
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Contract negotiations continue between Cass County, sheriff’s department
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are making contract negotiations with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department’s deputies/detective labor union a priority this month. Discussion of the status of the...
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Oak and Ash wins 2024 Ice Time Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — Restaurants brought the fire as they competed to be the public’s favorite in the Dowagiac Ice Time Festival’s annual Chili Crawl Competition. When the dust settled, Oak and Ash BBQ emerged...
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