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Cass Family Clinic has converted a home on M-51 in Dowagiac to provide free housing for University of Michigan dental st...
10/30/2025

Cass Family Clinic has converted a home on M-51 in Dowagiac to provide free housing for University of Michigan dental students during their clinical rotations at Cass Family Clinic’s dental facilities in Cassopolis and Niles.

DOWAGIAC — Cass Family Clinic has converted a home on M-51 in Dowagiac to provide free housing for University of Michigan dental students during their clinical rotations at Cass Family Clinic’s dental facilities in Cassopolis and Niles. Cass Family Clinic held a ribbon cutting at the newly-remod...

The 50th anniversary of Dowagiac’s local ride-share service was celebrated with much fanfare Monday morning.
10/29/2025

The 50th anniversary of Dowagiac’s local ride-share service was celebrated with much fanfare Monday morning.

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s local ride-share service 50th anniversary was celebrated with much fanfare Monday morning. City and county officials, community members and volunteers were on hand to celebrate the debut of Dowagiac Dial-A-Ride Transit’s new vehicle fleet. In addition, the city partnered ...

A Watervliet man was injured early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Jefferson Township.
10/27/2025

A Watervliet man was injured early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Jefferson Township.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Watervliet man was injured early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Jefferson Township. Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the single-vehicle crash on M-60 near Dailey Road at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Oct. 26. The investiga...

Listed inside is a Q&A with Patrick Bakeman and Donald Lyons, who are running for mayor in the upcoming Nov. 4 election.
10/24/2025

Listed inside is a Q&A with Patrick Bakeman and Donald Lyons, who are running for mayor in the upcoming Nov. 4 election.

DOWAGIAC — Patrick Bakeman will challenge incumbent Donald Lyons for the City of Dowagiac mayoral seat in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Listed below are Q&As with both candidates, who were asked to respond to the same set of questions: 1. What is your background, and how will it help you to serve ...

Taxpayers in the Dowagiac Union Schools District will save approximately $2.4 million in current bond repayment costs as...
10/22/2025

Taxpayers in the Dowagiac Union Schools District will save approximately $2.4 million in current bond repayment costs as a result of bond refinancing.

DOWAGIAC — Taxpayers in the Dowagiac Union Schools district will save approximately $2.4 million in bond repayment costs as a result of bond refinancing. The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education passed a resolution Monday to authorize the issuance and delegation of the sale of the district’...

Three area residents were sentenced for drug offenses Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.
10/17/2025

Three area residents were sentenced for drug offenses Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.

CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced for drug offenses Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Martha Cramer, 47, of Jones, was convicted of possession of methamphetamine after a September jury trial and was sentenced Friday to 300 days in jail with credit for 44 days served. She must pay...

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious” death after a deceased man was found inside a home in N...
10/17/2025

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious” death after a deceased man was found inside a home in Newberg Township Thursday morning.

NEWBERG TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious” death after a deceased man was found inside a home in Newberg Township Thursday morning. Deputies, responding to a welfare check at the 11000 block of Born Street, observed a male subject lying on the kitchen...

A local club is hosting an event aiming to educate southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator.
10/17/2025

A local club is hosting an event aiming to educate southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator.

DOWAGIAC — A local club is hosting an event aiming to educate southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator. The Berrien & Cass County Beekeepers are hosting an Open House at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 for anyone interested in beekeeping. The open house will take place at the Southwes...

The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Membership Meeting Wednesday at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge, bringing tog...
10/16/2025

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 for an evening of reflection, recognition and celebration.

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 for an evening of reflection, recognition, and celebration. The event highlighted the Chamber’...

The Dowagiac City Council moved Monday to approve an amendment to its ma*****na ordinance that will allow social consump...
10/15/2025

The Dowagiac City Council moved Monday to approve an amendment to its ma*****na ordinance that will allow social consumption of cannabis in designated areas of dispensaries.

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council moved Monday to approve an amendment to its ma*****na ordinance that will allow social consumption of cannabis in designated areas of dispensaries. Consumption lounges are places where people can go to socialize and consume cannabis. The resolution will add des...

The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved an event taking place Tuesday night, but not before addressing a misunder...
10/14/2025

The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved an event taking place Tuesday night, but not before addressing a misunderstanding regarding the approval process for events.

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved an event taking place Tuesday night, but not before addressing a misunderstanding regarding the approval process for events. More than a dozen people attended the meeting in support of Charlie Kirk Day, a memorial and celebration event orga...

As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden Acres is aiming to keep its animals health...
10/14/2025

As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden Acres is aiming to keep its animals healthy and happy all winter long.

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — As the temperatures drop and the colors of the leaves begin to change, Hidden Acres is aiming to keep its animals healthy and happy all winter long. The nonprofit, located at 50581 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and its Ar...

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