Dowagiac News

08/04/2025

Classic cars of all makes and models will once again roll into downtown Dowagiac next week.

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 34th annual Dowagiac Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show Saturday, Aug. 16. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature about 250 regi...

08/04/2025

An Indiana teen was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Volinia Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — An Indiana teen was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Volinia Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Clint Roach reports that at approximately 2:15 p.m., deputies responded to a crash at the intersection of Marcellus Highway and L...

08/03/2025

Susan Lewitt-Graves has been tinkering with Legos ever since her children were little.

CASSOPOLIS — Susan Lewitt-Graves has been tinkering with Legos ever since her children were little. What started as a fun activity to enjoy with her children turned into a passion for the Dowagiac native, whose ability to create immersive worlds has earned her her second consecutive Grand Champion...

08/03/2025

A 33-year-old Dowagiac man was arrested Saturday on charges of felony home invasion and felony assault following an early morning incident in the Village of Stevensville, according to the Lincoln Township Police Department.

STEVENSVILLE — A 33-year-old Dowagiac man was arrested Saturday on charges of felony home invasion and felony assault following an early morning incident in the Village of Stevensville, according to the Lincoln Township Police Department. At approximately 1:34 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Township Polic...

08/02/2025

08/01/2025

The City of Dowagiac is accepting applications to fill the city treasurer office.

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is accepting applications to fill the city treasurer office. Mayor Don Lyons has announced that the City Council is seeking applications from any resident interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term, which will run through the next election on Tuesday, ...

08/01/2025

The Beckwith Theatre Company is bringing a classic murder mystery to life beginning tonight.

DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is bringing a classic murder mystery to life beginning this weekend. The company will be presenting “And Then There Were None,” an adaptation of the bestselling book by Agatha Christie. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. April Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9 and ...

08/01/2025

07/30/2025

The Dowagiac Area History Museum has announced its Fall Lecture Series, which begins Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m. with Kip North exploring the 100-year history of Indian Lake Hills Golf Course.

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum has announced its Fall Lecture Series, which begins Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m. with Kip North exploring the 100-year history of Indian Lake Hills Golf Course. In September, the museum will bring Great Lakes deep-sea diver and documentary film maker Ri...

07/29/2025

A feline fiesta took place on the downstairs floor of the Cass County Fair Memorial Building Monday morning.

CASSOPOLIS — A feline fiesta took place on the downstairs floor of the Cass County Fair Memorial Building Monday morning. The county’s top cats competed for treats and trophies in the Cass County Fair Cat Show Monday morning, with Cade Tyrakowski being named Showmanship Grand Champion. The show ...

07/29/2025

"It's just awesome to see everybody together. We told stories – good stories and bad stories. We laughed and we cried. It was absolutely fantastic. It was a good time.”

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac VFW hosted the Bravo Company’s 126th Armor Regiment reunion on Saturday. The event saw members of the regiment gather for food, drink and an opportunity to reflect on their shared history 20 years after participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. “I’ve seen some people ...

07/29/2025

Amari Gaston’s three firefighting summers are behind her as the Wood Fire server pivots to study architecture at Ferris State University.

DOWAGIAC — Amari Gaston’s three firefighting summers are behind her as the Wood Fire server pivots to study architecture at Ferris State University. Ossian Duckworth, on the other hand, doesn’t think he’s seen the last of the Niles Fire Department. He wants to join it as a firefighter after ...