(Leader photo/TED YOAKUM) A 10-year-veteran of the library administration profession is the now serving the people of Dowagiac as the new director of the Dowagiac District Library. Matt Weston was named to the position by the library board late last month.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. …DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to give back to the community. Students at Patrick Hamilton Elementary School raised $1,000 through its Penny Wars fundraiser and donated the funds to Hidden Acres Safe Haven. Hidden Acres has provided homes for unwanted and special needs livestock as well as the farm's adoptable […]Apr 28, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac boys track team swept visiting Buchanan and Benton Harbor in a Lakeland Conference meet Wednesday. The meet was the first at home for the Chieftains in more than five years. Dowagiac defeated the Bucks 78-54 and the Tigers 107-16. The Chieftains split with Buchanan and Benton Harbor in girls track, …(Leader photo/TED YOAKUM) A 10-year-veteran of the library administration profession is the now serving the people of Dowagiac as the new director of the Dowagiac District Library. Matt Weston was named to the position by the library board late last month.Feb 27, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — The new owner of a longtime Dowagiac business aims to carry on the legacy of its late founder. Oliver Fiala is the new owner of Schilling’s Auto Wash, which reopened its doors last week at 107 N. Front St., Dowagiac for the first time since October 2023. The business is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.Leader photo/KELLY SWEENEY. BUCHANAN — The Dowagiac wrestling team took its first step toward winning Lakeland Conference championship by defeating defending champion Brandywine and host Buchanan Wednesday night. The Chieftains swept the league quad by beating the Bobcats 64-18 and the Bucks 60-18. Dowagiac will host the next quad as Berrien ...May 16, 2021 · DOWAGIAC — A journey more than 10 years in the making concluded Saturday afternoon in front of 211 Commercial St. in downtown Dowagiac. It was there where the Dowagiac District Library hosted the grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated facility in front of its restored Carnegie Library facade. Library director …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.Harry Duane Wickett passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, and Mary Ann Wickett, both of Dowagiac, passed away on Sept. 9, 2017. A celebration of life memorial service for the two will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, with Pastor John Mesner officiating. Burial […]Merle D. "Curley" Barger, 90, of Dowagiac, passed away on Feb. 1, 2022, at the Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Curley was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Dowagiac to Lewis Barger and Emma Christian (Ordiway) Hoot. He attended Dowagiac High School then went on to proudly serve his country in ...Feb 10, 2020 · DOWAGIAC — For 17 years, Lynsie Stolpe has called Dowagiac home. However, home now takes on a whole new meaning as Stolpe was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2020 on Saturday evening in front of a large crowd of the community. The Dowagiac Union High School senior immediately went up and hugged her fellow pageant contestants and …CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who confronted his daughter's boyfriend was sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Court. Donald Ownby, 56, of Colby Street in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault and was sentenced to 18 months' probation, credit for one day served and $1,648 in fines and costs.. The incident occurred May 12, 2020, in Dowagiac.Much of Heddon's experimenting took place at Mill Pond. The pond owes its existence to William Renesten, who dammed the Dowagiac River/Creek in 1830 to harness the river power for a grist mill he built at the site that is now across M-62 from the Mill Pond, according to Dowagiac Area History Museum director Steve Arseneau.June 3, 1938 — Dec. 16, 2021. Our earthly father, Donald C. Herter, 83, of Dowagiac, slipped the bonds of earth and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Dad passed away, after a long and valiant battle with COVID-19. Don, as most people called him, was born on June 3rd, 1938 in the Kipling region of ...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 ...Leadership is an essential element of success in any organization. It is the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a team to achieve a common goal. A great leader must possess vi...DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is taking steps to fully reestablish ambulance services to the community after the abrupt shutdown of Pride Care. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously authorized a 90-day contract agreement with the Central Cass Ambulance Authority and Southwest Michigan Community Ambulance Service for interim ambulance services. The Cass Van Buren Emergency […]CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac youth will have the chance to keep a felony resisting and obstructing police charge off his record in a delayed sentencing. Kayden Isaiah Dungey, 16, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to resisting and obstructing police and was sentenced under a delayed sentencing agreement to 11 months of […]DOWAGIAC — Construction has begun on a cannabis company's new Dowagiac location. The ReLeaf Center - which also has a Niles location at 1840 Terminal Rd. - grows, processes and provisions cannabis. It has other locations in eastern Michigan, but the Niles' location was its first to grow plants, which are processed and distributed for […]405 Center Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047. 269-782-2135. Filbrandt Chapel. 1076 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090. 269-637-0333. Heritage Chapel. 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. 269-471-2700. Newell Chapel. 83313 M51, Decatur, MI 49045. 269-423-2561. Sommerfeld Chapel. 15 North Barton Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117. 269-469-2233. Starks ...Aug 30, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — A lifetime love for dance has propelled a Dowagiac native to the bright lights of the National Football League. Jacki W.-J. is gearing up for her rookie season with the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders. A Dowagiac graduate and member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Jacki made the team in July after accepting an …Weller and Smith combined to lead Dowagiac to the Division 2 District championship in 2021-22, its first championship in 14 years. The duo followed that up with another run at the district title last March, but were defeated in the finals by former Wolverine Conference foe Edwardsburg. "Maggie is a knockdown shooter," said first-year SMC ...Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2024 Top 10. DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten ... March 28, 2024. Education.May 9, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac soccer team did not play its best against visiting Berrien Springs according to Chieftain Coach Joey Pasternak. But it was good enough to shutout the Shamrocks 3-0 in a Lakeland Conference match Wednesday. “It wasn’t pretty today, but we got the job done today,” he said. “We showed flashes of good play, but ...May 4, 2024 · In the nightcap, Dowagiac scored three times in the seventh to take an 11-8 leader over Brandywine and then held off a seventh-inning rally by the Bobcats. Brandywine outhit Dowagiac 17-11. Aubrey Busby, Emily Henry, Carpenter, McIntosh and Guernsey all doubled. Drotoz had a double and Kadence Brumitt tripled and homered for the Bobcats.Apr 19, 2024 · BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Dowagiac girls soccer team was edged by host Berrien Springs 2-1 in Lakeland Conference play Wednesday night. The Chieftains outshot the Shamrocks 11-1, but would not find the back of the net. Dowagiac’s score came on a Berrien Springs own goal. “Very frustrating game today,” said Dowagiac Coach Joey …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 newsletterNominated by teachers and faculty from their respective schools in the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Olivia Stockwell, Gabriella Graham, Emery Justice, Brooklyn Payne, Jade Schultz and Dax Bonczynski received […] The post Dowagiac schools celebrate April Students of the Month appeared first on Leader Publications.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.Donald Bundy, of Dowagiac. Published 10:05 am Wednesday, March 15, 2023. By Submitted. Donald Bundy, 78, of Dowagiac, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Arrangements are being made by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Bob was born Aug. 2, 1938, in Dowagiac, to Robert and Calla (Lillie) Smith, Sr. He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1957. On Sept. 12, 1959, he married the love of life, and high school sweetheart Bonita "Bonnie" Macaluso at Holy Maternity Catholic Church in Dowagiac. Bob and Bonnie ...Nov 2, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — Christmas may be 53 days away, but downtown Dowagiac businesses are gearing up to celebrate early. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce will host its Holiday Open House Weekend Dec. 9-11. Sponsored by Ascension Borgess-Lee, the open house will feature downtown businesses kicking off the holiday season offering holiday gift products, specials and […]Oct 2, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is taking proactive measures to ensure the community’s safety after lead was found to be above the Action Level in a 2022 sample of 17 city homes. Mayor Don Lyons and City Manager Kevin Anderson hosted a press conference providing the latest information and answering questions from the media. […]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, […]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 respective schools in the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Brianna Willis, Gaia Ruiz, Ella Samuel, Kirsten Smith, Jacob Villegas and Charles Shreve received plaques and T-shirts with […]Nominated by teachers and faculty from their respective schools in the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Olivia Stockwell, Gabriella Graham, Emery Justice, Brooklyn Payne, Jade Schultz and Dax Bonczynski received […] The post Dowagiac schools celebrate April Students of the Month appeared first on Leader Publications.Tracey Nickens, 59, Lansing, formerly of Dowagiac, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m., Friday, Jan 19, at Peace Temple COGIC, 102 Andrews St, Dowagiac. A complete obituary and online guestbook are available at www.clarkch.com Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletterETF strategy - KRANESHARES CICC CHINA LEADERS 100 INDEX ETF - Current price data, news, charts and performance Indices Commodities Currencies StocksDOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this November. Nominated by teachers and faculty from their respective schools in the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Miranda Balsbaugh, Romeo Olmedo, Jayden Guzman, Liam Rankin, Artie Ruiz and Jamel Vincent received plaques and T-shirts with […]Mar 28, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after the August 2023 shutdown of Pride Care. The Dowagiac City Council adopted a resolution Monday determining the boundaries of the proposed Special Assessment District and the amount to be assessed. …Pay: $43,260.20 - $55,684.86 per year. Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. The City of Dowagiac is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability in employment or the provision of services. Dowagiac, MI.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.We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district's April Students of The Month during its meeting Monday night at Dowagiac Middle School. Nominated by teachers and faculty from their respective schools in the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Olivia Stockwell, Gabriella Graham, Emery Justice, Brooklyn Payne, Jade Schultz and Dax Bonczynski received […]Aug. 7, 1934 — Nov. 20, 2021 Wayne B. Laylin, 87, of Dowagiac, passed away at home with his loving wife, Patricia, by his side on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. He was born Aug. 7, 1934, in Dowagiac to Erwin J. and Janis (Boyce) Laylin. Wayne is …By Submitted. March 17, 1964 — June 3, 2014. Darla L. Diaz, 50, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Hanson Hospice Residence in Stevensville, surrounded by her loving family. Darla Diaz. She was born on March 17, 1964, in Dowagiac to Keith and Sharon (Cox) Dingler. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac softball team ran its winning streak to 10 games as it swept visiting Coloma 11-2 and 8-4 Thursday afternoon. A seven-run fifth inning sealed the victory for the Chieftains in the opening game. Dowagiac led 4-2 heading into the fifth. The Chieftains finished with 10 hits in the contest, including a 3-for-4 performance ...Mar 23, 2024. DOWAGIAC — St. Joseph High School Principal Greg Blomgren has been selected as the new superintendent for Dowagiac Union Schools, the school district announced Friday. Saturday,...Round Oak started as its own business entity in 1871. Founder P.D. Beckwith was a foundry man and machinist who was as eclectic as his various inventions and famous stoves. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. "Beckwith is a great character in southwest Michigan history. He was a great entrepreneur," said Steve Arseneau ...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 — The Dowagiac boys track team swept visiting Buchanan and Benton Harbor in a Lakeland Conference meet Wednesday. The meet was the first at home for the Chieftains in more than five years. Dowagiac defeated the Bucks 78-54 and the Tigers 107-16. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free ...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 ...DOWAGIAC — For the more than 100 graduates in the Dowagiac Union High School's Class of 2022, the sunshine and warm temperatures at Chris Taylor-Alumni Field served as a metaphor. The future is bright. Led by Valedictorian Riley Wimberley and Salutatorian Taylor Wimberley, the graduates of the Class of 2020 were celebrated with music, song ...The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution to finalize a lease with Dowagiac business owner Jordan Anderson for operation of the "Twistees" facility, 231 S. Front St. Anderson is the co-owner of The Baker's Rhapsody, a coffee and pastry shop located in downtown Dowagiac. The city owns the building that had been historically leased to ...Waverly Wade, 90, of Dowagiac, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Dowagiac, Michigan. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletterDowagiac leaders celebrate city's natural species Page. 2. After hours. Chamber honors new business Page. 16. Sports Split. Dowagiac takes one from defending champs Page. 9. Obituaries Jacob.... As a whole, Judaism does not have a single leader, but iJan 28, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — After a night of sparkle, song an 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 — The Dowagiac City Council recognized local first responders and Dowagiac Union Schools staff with lifesaving awards during Monday’s meeting. Public Safety Director Steve Grinnewald recognized nine first responders and DUS staff for their life-saving efforts in three incidents over the past year. “We are here to recognize several professionals from the Dowagiac Police […] Ronald Pond, age 78, of Dowagiac, died Wednesday, March 27, 202 DOWAGIAC — A lifetime love for dance has propelled a Dowagiac native to the bright lights of the National Football League. Jacki W.-J. is gearing up for her rookie season with the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders. A Dowagiac graduate and member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Jacki made the team in July after accepting an invitation to Detroit Lions Cheerleaders Training camp for the ...DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much fanfare. Dowagiac Connected recently hosted its second annual Second Hand Second Chance Adult Prom at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge, 300 Riverside Dr., Dowagiac. The event for ages 21-and-up featured dancing, music by True Entertainment, food, cupcakes from […] Leader Publications, Niles, Michigan. 3,224 likes · 1 ta...
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