Published 2:55 pm Wednesday, January 10, 2024. By Submitted. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mary Ann Steimle, 89, of Dowagiac, passed away at Corewell Health St. Joseph on Jan. 10, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, Michigan. www.BowermanFuneral.com. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free ...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 Matthew Weston welcomed those […]DOWAGIAC — One local school district will soon say farewell to its superintendent at the end of the next school year. In a letter to parents and staff Tuesday afternoon, Dowagiac Union Schools Superintendent Jonathan Whan announced he will be retiring as Superintendent of DUHS after the 2023-24 school year. "Looking back over my life, it is interesting to realize that at the end of next ...DOWAGIAC — After having its four-game winning streak snapped last week, Dowagiac returns home to try to get back on the winning track as it hosted Lakeland Conference leader Berrien Springs Friday night. The Shamrocks had other ideas.CASSOPOLIS - The man who set in motion the events that led to the murder of a Dowagiac man in January 2020 learned his fate Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Jay Vincent Penar, 40, of White Pigeon, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced Friday to 26 years to 50 years in prison. […]DOWAGIAC — Israel "Izzy" Villegas, of Dowagiac Union High School, has signed his National Junior College Athletic Association letter of intent to for Southwestern Michigan College this winter. Villegas has a career record of 135-33, going 49-7 in his senior season while winning district and regional championships.DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent. During a special Thursday meeting, the Board of Education voted to extend invitations to four candidates to interview for the position of Superintendent. Sixteen educators applied for the position, which is available due to […]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.The world of Skyrim is filled with fascinating characters, each with their own unique story and role to play. One such character is Jarl Bulgruf, the leader of Whiterun Hold and a ...May 28, 2008 — Sept. 20, 2021. Sylas Orion Keys, 13, of Dowagiac, suddenly passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sept. 20, 2021. Sylas was born on May 28, 2008, to Robert Keys II and Jessica Faher. He was later adopted by his mother, Ashlee Ampersee. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.May 15, 2024 · David Ernest Stolpe, known as Dave to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on May 13, 2024, at the age of 54. Born on Jan. 14, 1970, in Petoskey, Michigan, Dave was the cherished son of Ernest “Ernie” and Kathryn “Cookie” (LaCombe) Stolpe and beloved brother of Valerie Stolpe. He grew up learning the values ...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.DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this January. Nominated by teachers and faculty from their respective schools in the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Amberley Meyer, Mason Chorba, Hadlie Reiter, Paola Mireles-Veloz, Jenna White and Mindy Jimenez received plaques and T-shirts with […]Dowagiac led 9-8 after one quarter, while Lakeshore took a 21-19 lead into the locker room at the intermission. The Lancers outscored Dowagiac 25-15 in the second half to earn the victory and gave Lakeshore back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Lancers were coming off a 55-50 win over arch rival St. Joseph on Friday night.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. …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.As a whole, Judaism does not have a single leader, but instead, each congregation is led by a rabbi and each branch of Judaism has a leadership council. Some countries have chief r...The Dowagiac Planning Commission unanimously approved site plans for two marijuana retailers - The ReLeaf Center and Bee's Knees MI, LLC - during its Monday meeting at City Hall. The ReLeaf Center - which also has a Niles location at 1840 Terminal Rd. - will be located at 29042 Amerihost Drive, Dowagiac, on a vacant plot of land ...DOWAGIAC — Authorities in Southwest Michigan are searching for a missing man who was last seen piloting a plane. At approximately 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, Dowagiac Police were dispatched to the Dowagiac Municipal Airport for a missing pilot, Richard Martin,82, and Martin's Sonex Plane; Tail Number N569SX. The Dowagiac Municipal Airport Manager reported 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 newsletterFeb 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.May 17, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac soccer team wrapped up its Lakeland Conference schedule with an 8-1 win over visiting Brandywine Wednesday afternoon. The Chieftains led 2-1 at halftime. “We started a little slow today and didn’t play a good first half,” Dowagiac Coach Joey Pasternak said. “In the second half, the girls stepped up and played ...Leader Publications. 25 N. Second Street Niles, MI 49120-2399 269-683-2100 ... Newspaper; The Company. Leader Publications LLC publishes the Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Cassopolis Vigilant and Edwardsburg Argus, Off the Water, as well as The Leader, a free-distribution shoppers’ guide. The printing facility and administrative ...‘It’s home’: Original pump organ returns to The Old Rugged Cross ChurchDOWAGIAC — 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 ...DOWAGIAC — Community members assembled as a summer tradition returned to downtown Dowagiac Thursday evening. The Dowagiac Summer Concert Series returned to the Dowagiac Library Event Pavilion - on the corner of New York Avenue and Main Street - with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band, a hometown favorite. OAK + ASH BBQ and Chelitos […]Mar 9, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — At the Dowagiac Area History Museum Wednesday, visitors celebrated the city’s 175 years of existence. Museum Director Steve Arseneau, who has spent the past 25 researching Dowagiac area history and curating the museum, kicked off the 2023 Spring Lecture Series with a lecture of his own, titled “1848-2023: 175 Years of …DOWAGIAC — Avenging a loss from the previous Saturday, host Dowagiac swept a non-conference baseball doubleheader from Decatur Tuesday. In other non-league play, host Niles swept Bridgman. Decatur at Dowagiac. The Chieftains, who lost a 3-2 decision to the Raiders Saturday, defeated Decatur 6-3 and 3-2. In the opener, Dowagiac used a four-run ...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. The resolution also directs that a special […]History. James Heddon’s family, who also made the first fishing lures, founded the Dowagiac Daily News on Feb. 6, 1897. There is a Heddon Museum owned by Mayor Don Lyons. The Dowagiac Daily News is the only daily newspaper in rural Cass County, which leads Michigan in pork production.Photographs and articles should be submitted a minimum of two days prior to the publication date for the Niles Daily Star or Dowagiac Daily News and by Monday afternoon prior to the publication date for the Edwardsburg Argus or Cassopolis Vigilant. Leader Publications 25 N. 2nd St. Niles, MI 49120 Phone: 269-683-2100 Fax: 269-683-2175Kaye A. Jones, 81, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, Battle Creek. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Kaye was born on Jan. 13, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1976. On May 31, 1959, Kaye married Harold Jones at a ceremony in Niles.Apr 27, 2015 · Dowagiac, MI 49047 Dowagiac, MI 49047 A resume and cover letter work269-782-3012 269-782-1800 shop will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 in room 111. An interview skills workshop . Member SIPCDOWAGIAC — After a night of sparkle, song and dance, a new Miss Dowagiac shined through to gain the coveted title and scholarship for the first time since 2020. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Jones inherits the crown from Miss Dowagiac 2020 Lynsie Stolpe. The pageant was not hosted in 2021 or 2022 due to the ongoing ...Digital & 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.Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter Also qualifying for Niles were Jaden Ivory, who was the runner-up in the long jump with a leap of 20-11. Ethan Chambliss finished third in the high jump with a height of 6-2, while the Vikings’ 400-meter relay team of Julian Means-Flewellen, Peyton Gordon, Alex Anderson and Sam Rucker finished ...As part of downtown Dowagiac's Spring Open House Weekend, April 19 and 20, a Princess Tea Party will be held at Caruso's Candy Kitchen on that Saturday, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The children's free interactive event is hosted by Caruso's and the Miss Dowagiac Court of Honor. Dowagiac's second-annual Spring Open House Weekend was ...CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who sexually assaulted his caregiver was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Robert Joseph Schmeltz, 58, of Spruce Street in Dowagiac, was found guilty by a jury in November of third degree criminal sexual conduct as a habitual offender and was sentenced to 30 months to 22 and a half years in prison.Phillip Valdes, 69, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away of natural causes at Sutter-Roseville Medical Center in Roseville, California on May 14, 2021. He was born on Dec. 10, 1951, in Dowagiac, the son of George and Bonnie (Sampson) Valdes. Phil enjoyed many years in Boy Scouts and attended the First Christian Church with his family.DOWAGIAC — Avenging a loss from the previous Saturday, host Dowagiac swept a non-conference baseball doubleheader from Decatur Tuesday. In other non-league play, host Niles swept Bridgman. Decatur at Dowagiac. The Chieftains, who lost a 3-2 decision to the Raiders Saturday, defeated Decatur 6-3 and 3-2. In the opener, Dowagiac used a four-run ...Sep 23, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — A defensive stand in the closing seconds of its homecoming game against Benton Harbor kept the Dowagiac football team’s winning streak going Friday night at Chris Taylor-Alumni Field. The visiting Tigers tried to spoil homecoming festivities as they rallied from a 27-18 deficit in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 27-26 ...The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to hire consultant Dave Killips of the Michigan Leadership Institute at the cost of $6,200 to assist in the search for a new superintendent. With Whan retiring after the 2023-24 school year, the district is committed to finding the best candidate to lead DUS' future.Now with renovations taking place in their building at 313 E. Division St., the former Division Tire in Dowagiac, the mother-daughter duo is ready to take their online business local. Bowman was still in high school when wooden signs were starting to become a trend, and Saylor wanted to learn how to make the signs with her daughter.DOWAGIAC — A planned development project would bring 40 apartment units to downtown Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a Letter of Intent with Rivers Edge Apartments, LLC during its Monday meeting at City Hall. The letter of intent will allow for the review of zoning, financing and grant opportunities ...Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Tyrone Brown, 56, of Dowagiac. Brown was transported to Borgess-Lee Hospital in Dowagiac for injuries sustained in the crash. Seat belts were worn and alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash. Assisting to this incident was SMCAS Ambulance.5 days ago · 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.The Dowagiac softball team ran its winning streak to 10 games as it swept visiting Coloma 11-2 and 8-4 Thursday afternoon. Read more. by Scott Novak, Friday, May 17, 2024 1:07 pm ... HIGH SCHOOL GOLF Leader Cup At Orchard Hills Country Club Medalist William Westrate-Turner Westrate, Cassopolis - 74 Team Scores Edwardsburg 152, Cassopolis 155 ...Leader photo/TED YOAKUM Dowagiac's Kevin Murphy prepares to volley a ball into the opposite court, while his partner Steve Bell looks on. The two have been playing pickleball at the recently converted high school tennis courts for the last several weeks.Apr 25, 2024 · DOWAGIAC — Vendors from across Michiana will convene at Dowagiac Middle School Saturday to sell their goods for a cause. The inaugural Mother’s Day Market and Craft Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Dowagiac Middle School. Sponsored by the middle school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports …They will perform at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 on the Dowagiac campus of Southwestern Michigan College. (Submitted photo) DOWAGIAC — It started out 22 years ago as a one-author event, but Dowagiac's Dogwood Fine Arts Festival has now grown into an 11-day affair with 14 different events. This year, the festival will begin on May 9 and continue ...As a whole, Judaism does not have a single leader, but instead, each congregation is led by a rabbi and each branch of Judaism has a leadership council. Some countries have chief r...DOWAGIAC — As a child growing up in the 1930s and '40s, Thelda Mathews was taught to value the English language. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Squoze is a Dr. Seuss-esque rhyming story about a family of Squoze, a mythical creature with rather unique and unattractive gray appendages. To begin the story, Mathews ...Leon L. "Pal" Darr, 88, of Dowagiac, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac. ... 2020, at Riverside Cemetery, in Dowagiac. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Pal was born Jan. 4, 1932, in Dowagiac, to Louis and Katie (Hein) Darr. He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1950.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 Thursday, June 8 with the SMC Brass Band.CONSTANTINE — Dowagiac softball coach Mike Behnke winced slightly when questioned about the Chieftains’ 14-game winning streak. Although pleased with Monday’s non-conference doubleheader sweep at Constantine 15-0 and 20-8, both games were called after five innings on the 10-run mercy rule, Dowagiac’s skipper knows his ball club has much ...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 — Measures will be taken again this year to help ensure the public's safety at Dowagiac's upcoming December 2 Candlelight Christmas Parade. Officials of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce announced today in order to maintain a safe environment for the public and for parade participants, Mayor and Council approved its request to close […]Harrison Lyons, 90, of Dowagiac, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Arrangement were entrusted to Clark Chapel and Cremation Services, Dowagiac. Please visit Harrison’s personalized website for a complete obituary or to leave a condolence to his family at www.clarkch.com Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletterDOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District announced late Wednesday that all district schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 6 due to inclement weather conditions. Snow accumulation of two to five inches is expected in the area, with gusting winds that could cause snow drifts, according to The Weather Channel. Blowing snow could cause reduced […]DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man was arrested on several drug, weapon and theft charges Wednesday after an extensive police chase, according to authorities. At approximately 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dowagiac Police Department officers observed a vehicle pull into the parking lot of the Baymont Inn in Dowagiac. This vehicle had been reported stolen from somewhere in […]DOWAGIAC — Larry Hewitt has been attending Dowagiac's Under the Harvest Moon Festival for years with the Michiana Two-Cylinder Club. Usually, he would pull his antique tractor into the downtown, but for the past five years, he has instead been pulling his homemade ice cream tractor. Hewitt will be at Dowagiac's Under the Harvest Moon […]Ronald Pond, age 78, of Dowagiac, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletterSouth Haven rallies in second half for 22-21 win over Dowagiac. Quarterback Brady Dannenberg ran for a pair of second-half touchdowns, including one with 1:34 remaining as host South ... August 24, 2023DOWAGIAC — Israel “Izzy” Villegas, of Dowagiac Union High School, has signed his National Junior College Athletic Association letter of intent to for Southwestern Michigan College this winter. Villegas has a career record of 135-33, going 49-7 in his senior season while winning district and regional championships.By Submitted. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Karen Bower, 64, Dowagiac, passed away on June 5, 2023. Funeral services are June 10, 2023 at 11 a.m., at Mission Hills Chapel in Niles with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.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.Photographs and articles should be submitted a minimum of two days prior to the publication date for the Niles Daily Star or Dowagiac Daily News and by Monday afternoon prior to the publication date for the Edwardsburg Argus or Cassopolis Vigilant. Leader Publications 25 N. 2nd St. Niles, MI 49120 Phone: 269-683-2100 Fax: 269-683-2175Swayer. 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.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.Dec 17, 2023 · The Chieftain girls basketball team lost its first game of the season as Thornton Township High School defeated Dowagiac 53-29 in the opening game of the two-day event. Thornton (8-2) jumped out to an 18-2 lead after one quarter and went on to the easy victory. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Shirley Sue Laylin, 81, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Shirley was very active in the First United Methodist Church in Dowagiac; she was a long-time chairman of the Ladies Society, member of the ...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 […]Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. ... On Nov. 2, 1957, in Dowagiac he married the former Lorna F. Gordon with whom he celebrated the 55th anniversary of their wedding prior to her death on Feb. 19, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and by a brother, Joe Garritano who died on Jan. 18, 2009, and a sister-in-law ...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.While there are many traits shared by successful business leaders, having a clearly defined “why” might be the most important. * Required Field Your Name: * Your E-Mail: * Your Rem...ETF strategy - KRANESHARES CICC CHINA LEADERS 100 INDEX ETF - Current price data, news, charts and performance Indices Commodities Currencies StocksDowagiac News, Niles, Michigan. 6,151 likes · 193 talking about this. A product of Leader Publications, the Dowagiac News is a newspaper that serves the Dowagiac and Sister Lakes communities with...Sep 12, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — A new fire station is on the way for the City of Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved the final design and financing plan for a new fire station and repurposing of the current fire station for Department of Public Services operations so that the Building Authority can proceed with bids and construction for said …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. […]Douglas Charles Mott, 67, of Dowagiac, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at his home in Dowagiac. He was born Aug, 24, 1954 in Dowagiac to Charles and Sarah (Lilly) Mott. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Doug was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, as well as the VFW in Dowagiac. He enjoyed fishing, visiting ...Graduating from Dowagiac Union High School in 1988, he later went on to own and operate Dowagiac Auto Body. Dave shared a beautiful life with his wife, Jennifer (Fairleigh) Stolpe for nearly 30 years. Together, they raised two remarkable daughters, Heather (Daniel Opra) Stolpe and Lynsie Stolpe, both of Dowagiac.DOWAGIAC — After having its four-game winning streak snapped last week, Dowagiac returns home to try to get back on the winning track as it hosted Lakeland Conference leader Berrien Springs Friday night. The Shamrocks had other ideas.Wayne D. Comstock, 62, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, with his family surrounding him. Wayne was born to Dr. L. David Comstock Jr. and Mary Lou Watkins on July 20, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Mich. On May 1, 1976, he married Susie Horstman. Together they raised two sons, L. David and Jonathan Comstock, both of Dowagiac.The Chieftains set a new school record for most consecutive district titles in any sport by defeating Buchanan and Berrien Springs for their seventh straight championship. Dowagiac knocked off Lakeland Conference foe Buchanan in the semifinals 48-30, and then defeated the Shamrocks, another league opponent, 60-17 in the championship match.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 […]Jul 1, 2013 · DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s longest-serving City Council member died last week and city officials are now looking to fill the vacancy. Second Ward Councilman Bob Schuur died Oct. 10 at the age of 84 ...Oct 21, 2023 · Dowagiac regained possession late in the period and went on a 70-yard scoring drive that culminated in Fitchett’s six-yard TD toss to a wide-open Smith. Rial’s PAT failed, but the Chieftains took a 35-0 lead into the fourth quarter. Dowagiac’s defense was stupendous in allowing Cassopolis to drive inside the Chieftains 40 on just two ...As a team leader, you know that conflicts are bound to arise within your team. Whether it’s a disagreement over work assignments or differences in personality, conflicts can disrup...Mar 17, 2023 · 2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with help from the Dowagiac Area History Museum – will provide readers with a series of stories detailing the rich history of the Grand Old City. The stories will be released in digital on the third Friday of each month through ...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 ...May 31, 2023 · 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 Thursday, June 8 with the …DOWAGIAC — Former Dowagiac standout Shawn Little made it back-to-back wins in the 5K of Steve's Run Friday night. Little took a big lead coming down the hill on Front Street and ran away from the field in the 49th edition of the fundraising race that is named after the late Dowagiac Union High School and Southwestern Michigan College student Steve Breigel.March 18, 1964 — Jan. 19, 2018. James "Jimmy" Welsh II, 53, of Dowagiac, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at his home in Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life service will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac with Father Richard Altine officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.By Sarah Culton. DOWAGIAC — This summer, Dowagiac Union High School students will begin preparing to become "Dancing Queens" in time for the fall 2019 football season. The Dowagiac Union Schools band recently announced that its 2019 Chieftain marching band halftime show, which the band and color guard will perform during football halftime .... Feb 8, 2024 · The Chieftains set a new Dec 15, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac area reside Leader photo/TED YOAKUM Dowagiac's Kevin Murphy prepares to volley a ball into the opposite court, while his partner Steve Bell looks on. The two have been playing pickleball at the recently converted high school tennis courts for the last several weeks. DOWAGIAC - The year 2021 was an eventful one fo 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 — Dowagiac Union High School was evacua...
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