By Submitted. Jan. 30, 1928 - March 25, 2017. Glenn C. Frazier, 89, of Dowagiac passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 51841 Leach Road, Dowagiac, with Father Richard Altine officiating.By Submitted. Dec. 29, 1953 — Nov. 14, 2018. Lloyd L. Clendenin Jr., 64, of Dowagiac, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at his home. A memorial service will be held at the Moose Lodge in Dowagiac on Monday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions in Lloyd's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.Important documents should always exist in both physical and digital forms. Here are 10 documents business leaders should always keep physical copies of. Digital receipts, online b...CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is going to prison after being convicted by a Cass County Circuit Court jury of drug charges. Christopher Leroy "Preacher" Parsons, 55, of Bradley Street in Dowagiac, was convicted of delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house by a jury in December. He was sentenced Friday to 10 to 20 years in prison on the meth charge and two to 15 years in the ...DOWAGIAC — Threes were a significant number for the Dowagiac girls and boys basketball teams Tuesday night. The Chieftain girls basketball team ran its winning streak to three straight with a 40-28 win over former Wolverine Conference foe Three Rivers, while Dowagiac's boys basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak on the road against the Wildcats, 56-48.DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2024. The following students have excelled both in and out of the classroom by maintaining a superb academic record, while also participating in numerous extracurricular activities and teams. Commencement will take place […]Sundman, of Dowagiac, was sentenced to 18 months probation for her crime on Friday morning in the Cass County Circuit courthouse, by Judge Michael Dodge. She pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud last month. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.The win improved Dowagiac to 11-5 heading into its Lakeland Conference contest with host Berrien Springs Friday night. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter The Chieftains took an early eight-point lead (13-5) over the Falcons, while they stretched to 23-11 by halftime.DOWAGIAC — Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, announced Monday that it has expanded its Construction Services …Sarah "Sade" Mae Mott, 88, of Dowagiac, passed away at Borgess Lee Hospital on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Sade was born on July 15, 1932, to the late Bert and Martha (Myers) Lillie in Glenwood, Michigan. On Feb. 2, 1953, she wed Charles Mott and together the two had six children. Sade worked as a retail clerk for many years before becoming a ...DOWAGIAC — A marijuana provisioning center was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business owners gathered at the ReLeaf Center, 29402 Amerihost Dr, Dowagiac, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon tying ceremony. Instead of a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, Soenen and the chamber used a ribbon tying ceremony […]Dowagiac leaders celebrate city’s natural species Page. 2. After hours. Chamber honors new business Page. 16. Sports Split. Dowagiac takes one from …Bryce Grove, 43, of Dowagiac, has been identified as the subject investigators found dead at the Hillcrest Apartments Thursday afternoon. Previously, the victim's name had been withheld pending family notification. Deidra Tomlin, 39, and Jaime Loriot, 41, both of Hill Street in Dowagiac, have been charged in connection to the murder of Grove ...DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department will soon have a new location in the city. Local officials gathered with firefighters Wednesday to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new Dowagiac Fire Department fire station, to be located at 29157 Jessup Dr. in the industrial park. The new facility will have five bays for fire department vehicles […]Laura Jean Stineback, 42, of Dowagiac, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at her home. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Laura was born Jan. 23, 1973, in Berrien Center, to Charles and Phyllis (Northrop) Eubanks. She attended Dowagiac Union High School and later received her nursing degree from Southwestern Michigan College.June 5, 1948 — Sept. 17, 2018. Albert "Al" L. Bacon, 70, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at his home. A celebration of life homegoing service will be held at noon, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church.DOWAGIAC — Beginning on Dec. 10, Dowagiac sports fans will be able to follow their Chieftains via the Dowagiac Chieftains Network. Joe Jason, former owner of Q-92/WDOW radio in Dowagiac, will launch the Dowagiac Chieftain Network. It will stream hundreds of hours of varsity sports beginning with the boys basketball season opener against ...You could be the first review for Leader Publications. Filter by rating. Search reviews. Search reviews. Phone number (269) 782-2101. Get Directions. 205 Spaulding St Dowagiac, MI 49047. Suggest an edit. Browse Nearby. Things to Do. Radio Stations. Coffee. Bookstores. Convenience Stores. Near Me.DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac middle and high school choir members are among the musicians headlining downtown's Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event on Thursday, Dec. 7. The choir will be joined by Jolly 'Ole St. Nick along with Dowagiac graduate and clarinetist Sara Torbet, and vocalists Mary and Jeff Neumann. The third-annual Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event, […]Feb 7, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — Threes were a significant number for the Dowagiac girls and boys basketball teams Tuesday night. The Chieftain girls basketball team ran its winning streak to three straight with a 40-28 win over former Wolverine Conference foe Three Rivers, while Dowagiac’s boys basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak on the road against the Wildcats, 56-48.Geraldine Flewellen, 80, of Dowagiac, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at the Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac. Geraldine was born June 8, 1934, in Montgomery, Alabama to her parents William James and Maggie Lee (Jackson) Bailey. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. She leaves to cherish her memory are her children: Brenda ...Mary Lou Robinson, 84, of Dowagiac, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Graveside service will be at 3:00pm on Tuesday, April 9, at Crane Cemetery, 52965 Decatur Rd, Decatur. Arrangements by Clark Chapel, Dowagiac. A complete obituary is available at www.clarkch.com Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletterDigital & print membership. $11.99/ month. Join Now. Cancel anytime. Unlimited access to site, 24/7, along with e-edition. Mail delivery of all print editions. Less ads, no surveys, faster site! Full access to archives.The Dowagiac Police Department has a current strength of twelve Sworn Officers, one civilian Administrative Assistant and three Crossing Guards. There are currently eight officers assigned to the patrol division that work 12-hour shifts. There are always two officers on duty in the patrol division 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Dowagiac, Wayne, and Indian Lake firefighters remained on the scene until 7 a.m. for salvage and overhaul operations. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter The fire started near a dryer in the basement level of the residence and traveled throughout the basement, it appears a faulty dryer cord near a dryer vent was the cause of ignition.Oct 2, 2023 · For More Information. Call us at the City of Dowagiac at 269-782-2195, or visit our website at www.cityofdowagiac.com . If you have questions about. ⦁ Service line materials for your home: Dowagiac Customers contact us at 269-782-2195 to learn more about their service line and schedule an inspection.Mar 11, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — The Easter Bunny is making its return to Downtown Dowagiac. The 23rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza, hosted by the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, March 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the Snow Building Community Room and City Hall Lawn. While waiting for the egg ...Richard "Dick" Brien Hess, 64, of Dowagiac passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Dick's life began Oct. 13, 1950 in Dowagiac, Michigan. He was the son of Robert and Mary Louise (O'Brien) Hess. He was a 1969 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. The Dowagiac Summer Concert Series is set to return to the Dowagiac Library Event Pavilion – on the corner of New York Avenue and Main Street – at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday from June through August, starting […]DOWAGIAC — Improvements to the Dowagiac Municipal Airport are on the way. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. The lighting project has an overall cost of $549,126. Unlike most projects at the airport, this project is funded by two grants and there will be two separate sponsor contracts from MDOT. The first, which was ...Dec 31, 2021 · Before southwest Michigan puts 2021 in the rearview, Leader Publications is looking back at its top 10 stories of the year. These are stories that cover issues that made a significant impact in Cassopolis, Dowagiac and Sister Lakes. These are stories of heartbreak, triumph and everything in between. Without further ado, let’s count down the …Bryce Grove, 43, of Dowagiac, has been identified as the subject investigators found dead at the Hillcrest Apartments Thursday afternoon. Previously, the victim's name had been withheld pending family notification. Deidra Tomlin, 39, and Jaime Loriot, 41, both of Hill Street in Dowagiac, have been charged in connection to the murder of Grove ...Rotary president named Paul Harris Fellow. DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Rotary President Steve ... April 26, 2024.DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and she is a familiar face in the Dowagiac Union Schools community. After much deliberation, the school board voted for Randi Taggart to be appointed to the seat vacated by Ruth Ausra, who resigned from her position as board president last month following a 13-year stint on the school board.Published 9:45 am Tuesday, September 11, 2018. By Staff Report. Keith Klann. 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 throughout the district, giving the community a chance to get to know the hard-working ...DOWAGIAC — Venue 132 and Flowerfield Farmstead are teaming up to host a holiday wreath-making class in downtown Dowagiac on Thursday, Dec. 7, as specialty shops host an evening of shopping, dinner and merriment.. The third-annual Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event, featuring Jolly 'Ole St. Nick and strolling musicians, is being hosted by 13 downtown businesses, including Venue 132.Sep 13, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. The board of education voted for Jeff de Varona to be appointed to the seat vacated by Brent Brewer, who resigned last month after his arrest for a domestic dispute.. The council hosted the interviews in the middle school cafeteria, while …DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue 132, welcoming six young women who will be vying for an opportunity to represent Dowagiac and to win scholarship money. The Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, and continues a longstanding […]Jan 19, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — The 2023 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce office, 200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday. Any remaining tickets will be …DOWAGIAC — A drug bust in Dowagiac led to the arrest of a 24 year-old man. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team reported that detectives served a search warrant on an address in the 500 block of Vinyard PL Dr. Tuesday on suspicion that the selling and use of illegal drugs was taking place. Upon searching the residence, detectives located a ...Two-time state qualifier Owen Saylor, of Dowagiac. (Leader file photo) ... Dowagiac three state qualifiers, all of whom were runners-up in their events. Joshua Winchester-Jones ran a time of 50.68 in the 400-meters, while Owen Saylor ran times of 1:58.90 and 4:22.80 in the 800- and 1,600-meters, respectively.Feb. 10, 1956 — Feb. 13, 2016. Edward A. Kazlauskas, 60, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Ed was surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle to cancer. Ed was born February 10th, 1956, in Dowagiac to Edward L. & Barbara (Ausra) Kazlauskas.HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Howard Township early Monday morning, according to Michigan State Police. MSP Niles Post troopers were dispatched to M-51 Highway near Maple Ln. in Howard Township for an iPhone crash alert around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, evidence of a motorcycle crash was discovered […]DOWAGIAC — Turning to its rich tradition, Dowagiac has hired alum Duane Davis as its new varsity football coach. Davis, who played for Bernard Thomas and was an assistant coach under Mike Stanger and Randy Brooks, replaces Brooks, who resigned earlier this year. ... Being the visual leader that they need, s. Showing them the right direction ...Dec 26, 2023 · Published 4:31 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2023. By Submitted. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Betty Taggart, 93, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who failed to register as a sex offender was sentenced to a year in jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Shelton Harley Cooper, 34, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to failure to register as a sex offender was sentenced to 365 days in jail with credit for 74 days served and $1,608 in fines and costs.Travis Shell, 43, of Wayne Street in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to third offense domestic violence and was sentenced to one year in jail and $1,198 in fines and costs. He has no credit for the 141 days he's already served as he was on parole at the time of the incident. The incident occurred Aug. 18, 2022 in the Save-A-Lot parking lot in the ...Nov 7, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council appointed a new member Monday to fill a recently vacated seat. Council approved the appointment of Laura Desilets to Ward 2 for a term ending in November 2025. Laura Desilets will take the spot formerly held by the late Bob Schuur, who passed away last month after serving 38 […]DOWAGIAC — One local woman and her family are fed up with their neighbors, and want the city to know about it. At the regular Dowagiac City Council meeting on Monday, resident Mary Parmley spoke to the board on behalf of her daughter, Kelsey Parmley, regarding what she called incessant drug activity in the house at 509 1/2 N. Front St., Dowagiac.NILES — Host Niles opened up a 10-point lead after one quarter of its non-conference boys basketball game against Dowagiac Thursday night and went on to defeat the Chieftains 65-53. Dowagiac (6-7) was able to hang around throughout the rest of the game, but never was able to catch the Vikings, who improved to 11-2 with the win.The Chieftains (15-7) blew out Benton Harbor (2-16) 62-25 in the opening game of the tournament, while Berrien Springs (9-13) jumped out to a big lead early and went on to defeat Niles (2-20) 37-25 in the second half of the doubleheader. Dowagiac advances to Wednesday's semifinal against former Wolverine Conference foe Edwardsburg (zz).Leadership is an essential quality that can be developed and honed over time. It is a skill that can be learned, and with the right guidance, anyone can become an effective leader....DOWAGIAC — After learning of a possible threat from a student early this morning, a local school district has taken action. Around 6:30 a.m., Dowagiac Union Schools leadership learned of "alarming comments" made by a Dowagiac Middle School student to another student on social media. According to the school, local law enforcement was notified, an […]DOWAGIAC — A push to change the Dowagiac Union Schools mascot has resurfaced. Tribal Council of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana seeks to consult with the district regarding its continued use of the “Chieftains” nickname and logo. In August, the Dowagiac Board of Education announced that it was keeping its […]Published 11:12 am Wednesday, January 6, 2016. By Submitted. Wanda Gay Schrader, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Dec. 20, 2015. Married 34 years to her soul mate, John, Wanda was adored for her charm, her humor, and her ability to make you feel like you were the most important person on earth.Mar 13, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, the board of education selected Matthew Waggoner, Director of Curriculum at Watervliet Public Schools, and Greg Blomgren, Principal at St. Joseph High School, to move forward to a second round of interviews. […]Click or call (800) 729-8809. Get Started. View Dowagiac obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Dowagiac, Michigan, updated regularly throughout ...DOWAGIAC — Local residents now have a new place to go to obtain the health care they need. Advanced Practice Integrated Health, 57392 M-51 S., opened its doors on April 12 and is now accepting appointments. The clinic, founded by Lisa Wolske FNP and Kathleen Basha PA-C, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from […]June 5, 1948 — Sept. 17, 2018. Albert "Al" L. Bacon, 70, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at his home. A celebration of life homegoing service will be held at noon, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church.Dec 20, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages throughout Michiana is open for business. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-tying ceremony for Nitro Zone, 56419 Pokagon St., as it opened its doors to the public Wednesday evening as the first …DOWAGIAC — A man has been arrested following a drug bust in Dowagiac. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team reported that detectives served a search warrant on an address in the 100 block of Ashland Street in the City of Dowagiac Tuesday on suspicion that the selling and use of illegal drugs were taking place. […]The club is currently seeking new members. (Leader photo/SARAH CULTON) DOWAGIAC — Those interested in friendship and the arts should take a look into the Dowagiac Junior Arts Club, club officials said. The Dowagiac Junior Arts Club, a women's club that hosts programs and luncheons relating to the arts, is currently seeking new members to ...Dec 20, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages throughout Michiana is open for business. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-tying ceremony for Nitro Zone, 56419 Pokagon St., as it opened its doors to the public Wednesday evening as the first business of ...The latest articles and videos from Leader Publications. LeaderPub.com is the digital news site for its affiliated print publications, The Niles Daily Star, The Dowagiac Daily News, The Cassopolis Vigilant and The Edwardsburg Argus. The LeaderPub.com newsroom is located in Niles, Michigan, and covers community news and sports in Niles, Dowagiac, …DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council appointed a new member Monday to fill a recently vacated seat. Council approved the appointment of Laura Desilets to Ward 2 for a term ending in November 2025. Laura Desilets will take the spot formerly held by the late Bob Schuur, who passed away last month after serving 38 […]Mar 13, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, the board of education selected Matthew Waggoner, Director of Curriculum at Watervliet Public Schools, and Greg Blomgren, Principal at St. Joseph High School, to move forward to a second round of interviews. […]DOWAGIAC — A local organization is offering a preschool program area families can be a part of. Dowagiac Union Schools' Patrick Hamilton Elementary School, along with Marcellus Elementary School, will host a Strong Beginnings classroom through the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12. Lewis Cass ISD's Strong Beginnings is an early childhood […]Jan 26, 2024 · Dowagiac went 2-0 Wednesday night as it also defeated the Shamrocks’ B team 78-6. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter In Wolverine Conference action, host Niles raced out to a 27-0 lead over Edwardsburg and …DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools' new superintendent is a familiar face in the community. The DUS Board of Education announced it has offered the position to Greg Blomgren, High School Principal at St. Joseph Public Schools in St. Joseph, contingent upon successful contract negotiations and a site visit. Blomgren will begin on July 1 and […]May 14, 2024 · Dowagiac Home & Garden Tour 2024 tickets available May 8. Dowagiac, MI - May 8, 2024 - The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of the Dowagiac Home & Garden Tour, scheduled for June 22, 2024. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to explore six of …Gerald N. "Jerry" Schlundt, 85, of Dowagiac, passed away at Spectrum Lakeland Health in St. Joseph on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. He was born on Jan. 8, 1934, to Paul and Clara Peters in Michigan City, Indiana, and on August 23, 1971, he married the love of his life, Mary "Jeannette" Edwards.Dec 21, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center. Advance ticket sales have ended. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door the night of the Pageant. Tickets are priced at $15 each, and must be paid by cash or check.DOWAGIAC — Community members filled the gym at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning - rhythm sticks in hand - to honor the life and legacy of Ronda Sullivan. The Ronda Lucas-Sullivan Legacy Foundation hosted its inaugural Drum-a-thon fundraiser Saturday and raised $2,296. The event featured cardio drumming - a cardio exercise that involves hitting […]Two-time state qualifier Owen Saylor, of Dowagiac. (Leader file photo) ... Dowagiac three state qualifiers, all of whom were runners-up in their events. Joshua Winchester-Jones ran a time of 50.68 in the 400-meters, while Owen Saylor ran times of 1:58.90 and 4:22.80 in the 800- and 1,600-meters, respectively.DOWAGIAC - The year 2021 was an eventful one for the city of Dowagiac. From new businesses opening, to many parks projects and the repurposing of the site of a long-blighted building, Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson discussed Tuesday what he was most proud of accomplishing as a city, as well as gave a glimpse of what is to come in 2022.Oct 26, 2023 · Dowagiac dedicates Burling Park. Published 1:02 pm Thursday, October 26, 2023. By Max Harden. 1 of 5. Dr. Charles Burling poses for a photo during Wednesday’s dedication ceremony at Burling Park. (Maxwell Harden | Leader Publications) Dr. Charles Burling and Mayor Don Lyons pose next to the Burling Park sign during Wednesday’s dedication ...NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Dowagiac, MI local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns.DOWAGIAC - Next week, as the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce rolls out this community's first festival since the pandemic, families can expect to see their favorite attractions return for Summer in the City. Now in its 35th year, the two-day festival July 16 and 17, is packed with excitement for all ages, from children's carnival ...NILES — Former Wolverine Conference foes Dowagiac and host Niles split a non-league softball doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. The Chieftains won the opening game 9-5, while the Vikings rallied to win the nightcap 12-11. In the opening game, Dowagiac scored four runs in seventh inning to rally for the win. Subscribe to Leader Publications ...Feb 9, 2024 · STURGIS — The Dowagiac Wrestling Club finished first out of 70 teams at its tournament in Sturgis last Sunday. Dowagiac sent 20 wrestlers to compete in the tournament, which scores the top 10 wrestlers from each team. Dowagiac finished with 218 points. Overall, 16 out of the 20 wrestlers finished in the top four. Take first-place were …(Leader photo/HANNAH HOLLIDAY) DOWAGIAC — A permanent exhibit featuring artwork by a local Dowagiac artist is now on display at the Dowagiac Area History Museum. On Tuesday afternoon, a formal dedication was hosted to introduce a new permanent exhibit, "Time Brings About a Change," with two wood burning art pieces, "Time Brings About a ...DOWAGIAC — A longtime Dowagiac business is having a store-closing celebration because its owner is retiring. Underwood Shoes, which has been a fixture in downtown Dowagiac for 70 years, is making preparations for an inventory liquidation sale that will begin on Aug. 24, said owner Tom Underwood. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free ...David Johan Hanson, 69, of Dowagiac, died tragically Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, as the result of an accident. His life began July 21, 1952, in St. Joseph, Michigan, one of three children born to Johan and Ruth Hanson. He married Marie Milo in Stevensville, Michigan on Sept. 10, 2004. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Feb. 1, 1965 — Aug. 17, 2021 Brian Paul Hollingsworth, 56, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. His life began Feb. 1, 1965, the sixth of seven children born to Ewells and Doris Hollingsworth. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter Brian had a great sense of humor, which made him successful as a […]Electric vehicles (EVs) have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, as more and more people are looking for sustainable transportation options. With this growing demand, sever...Published 3:55 pm Monday, December 11, 2023. By Submitted. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... John Kuriata, 77, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free ...Dowagiac's City Council approved a 90-day contract with the Southwest Michigan Community Ambulance Service (SMCAS) and the Central Cass Ambulance Authority back in September and is now looking to ...Oct 26, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — Dr. Charles Burling remembers it like it was yesterday. The Dowagiac native recalled a conversation he had with an uncle as a youth about his goals and dreams. “Growing up, I had an uncle who said the Burling family are just workers. Don’t plan on being anything big in this community,” Burling said. […]Swayer. Kimberly Kay Swayer, 50, of Dewey Street in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamines and was sentenced to two years probation, credit for one day served and $1,548 in fines and costs. The incident occurred Oct. 5, 2021 on Dailey Road near Mathews Street in Dowagiac. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Feb 15, 2024 · Dowagiac’s South Front Street streetscape will soon be receiving a facelift. The Dowagiac City Council also approved a resolution to negotiate agreements with engineering firm Jones Petrie Rafinski for design and technical support for the redevelopment of South Front Street’s streetscape. With the demolition of two buildings …Troops from the Dowagiac area were a part of several Michigan regiments that served throughout the four-year war, including the 6th, 12th, 13th and 19th Michigan infantry and 1st Michigan Calvary. Despite being more sparsely populated than many of 23 states that comprised the Union, Michigan contributed around 7,000 troops at the outset of the ...The family will gather with friends on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Celebration Of Life service to be held on Friday 11 a.m. at Clark Chapel & Cremation Services in Dowagiac, burial to follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.comSubscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. One of Dowagiac's most decorated soldiers was Major General Irving Phillipson, of the Phillipson Clothing Store family. Phillipson, valedictorian of the Dowagiac High School Class of 1899, was a 1904 West Point graduate who had a storied career in the Army. ... Dowagiac shot "a long way .... DOWAGIAC — There is a small change to the annual Chief6 days ago · EDWARDSBURG — A pair of former Wolverine Conference t Leader photo/KELLY SWEENEY. HOPKINS — The two-time defending Division 3 Regional wrestling champion Constantine Falcons ended Dowagiac's run at Hopkins High School Wednesday night. The Chieftains reached the Division 3 Regional title match with a come-from-behind 46-30 victory over Hartford. The Falcons blew out the host Vikings 62-12 to ...DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue 132, welcoming six young women who will be vying for an opportunity to represent Dowagiac and to win scholarship money. The Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, and continues a longstanding […] Subscribe to Leader Publications' fre 3 days ago · DOWAGIAC — A marijuana provisioning center was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business owners gathered at the ReLeaf Center, 29402 Amerihost Dr, Dowagiac, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon tying ceremony. Instead of a traditional ribbon …May 4, 2024 · Dowagiac’s Luke Spagnoli earned medalist honors as he shot a 42. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. The Chieftains also got a 46 from Travis Rehborg, a 47 from Dane Spagnoli and a 47 from Jeremiah Bond. Buchanan was led by Austin Gregory’s 44. Brady Wright shot 46 to lead Brandywine. Subscribe to Leader Publications' fre...
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