Vernon B. "Vern" Phillips, 87, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, with Larry Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at South Wayne Cemetery in Dowagiac. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free ...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. …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 ...DOWAGIAC — Southwest Michigan area residents will soon be able to access primary care services at a new Corewell Health facility in Dowagiac. The opening of Corewell Health Primary Care Dowagiac supports the system's efforts to improve health, prevent chronic diseases and reduce health disparities in rural communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]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.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.The incident occurred Oct. 12 on Dutch Settlement Street in Dowagiac. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter Assistant Prosecutor Jason Ronning noted that Turner had received a very favorable plea deal and could have faced a mandatory two year prison term for using a firearm in the commission of a felony.Published 5:01 pm Thursday, October 14, 2021. By Submitted. Michael Goodwin, 56, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Published 8:00 am Tuesday, August 22, 2017. By Submitted. Leslie "Les" Cross, 46, of Dowagiac, died Aug. 19, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel & Cremation Services of Dowagiac. clarkch.com. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Aug 19, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — The revving of vintage engines filled the streets of downtown Dowagiac Saturday morning as car enthusiasts from across Michiana convened for a beloved annual event. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its 32nd annual Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 2 …DOWAGIAC — Bhavesh Patel is all for the small-town atmosphere. The pharmacist, who owns eight independent pharmacies, is adding to the list after planning to open Dowagiac Pharmacy at 124 S. Front St. early next week. For Patel, who operates pharmacies in Athens, Elk Rapids, Morenci, Sturgis, Union City, Bear Lake and Watervliet, bringing a […]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...Rosemary Rank, 79, of Dowagiac, passed away, Friday, July 30, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. ... Rosemary was a 4-H leader and a Girl Scout leader while her daughters participated in each. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. In her free time, Rosemary enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, knitting ...Two-in-one store opens in Dowagiac. Published 3:31 pm Sunday, October 28, 2012. By johneby. David and Lila Fair of Ham-sters/Somewhere in Time, which opened Oct. 17 at 113 Pennsylvania Ave. Ham-sters/Somewhere in Time is two businesses in one, but neither is a pet store. "Ham-sters" refers to amateur radio, for which David Fair sells new ...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.Oct 31, 2023 · NILES — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders who have helped the city and its businesses to flourish during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Dowagiac Elks Lodge. The chamber presented awards in four categories. Each winner was nominated by a Chamber of Commerce …Jan 28, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — 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. Nine young women showcased their red carpet style and unique talents to become the face of the community in 2022. When the dust settled, Amelia Jones was crowned …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.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.Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Jim was born Aug. 18, 1956 in Flint, to James and Nora (Grayam) Keys. He attended Dowagiac Union High School. ... Jim worked as the head custodian at Dowagiac schools for more than 34 years before his retirement in 2018. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and enjoyed gardening and dancing. Most of ...Lead Remediation Status. Please Note. This map is not a definitive source of information. Data is still being updated and is subject to change. This map may contain …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 ...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. …DOWAGIAC — 259 players heard their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft and Caleb Murphy was not one of them. With an impressive final season at Ferris State and a good showing at the NFL Combine, it was a surprise to many when the former Dowagiac standout was left waiting for a team to call home at the end of the draft.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 […]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 ...Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Rudy's followed Round Oak in 1915, Premier came along in 1920, Dowagiac Steel Furnace in 1929 and, Dowagiac Manufacturing also entered the field briefly. Round Oak. Dowagiac was established in 1848, when Michigan Central Railroad came to town. Philo D. Beckwith, mayor during the 1880s, was ...Joseph Wallace, 89, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Arrangements are being made by Brown Funeral ... April 29, 2024. Obituaries. David Lee PeGan, 67, passed away on Wednesday, …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.Karen Gowen, of Dowagiac. Sept. 18, 1953 - Dec. 16, 2017. Karen (Jeannie K. Karasek) Gowen passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Cass County, sourrounded by family members. She was born in Dowagiac on Sept. 18, 1953 to the late James and Sally Karasek of Dowagiac. She is survived by her husband Dan Gowen and is also survived by her son ...DOWAGIAC — No one was injured in a multi-story residential fire in the City of Dowagiac Monday night, according to the Dowagiac City Fire Department. At approximately 11:39 p.m. Monday, the Dowagiac Fire Department was dispatched to a reported multi-story residential structure fire at 210 Courtland Street in the City of Dowagiac with reports of […]Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. He had been working as a roofing contractor in the area before the 2019 conviction. His victims said he failed to do roofing work as promised. ... A Dowagiac man already in prison was sentenced to a year in jail with credit for time served. Brian Shelton Ottinger, 40, of California Road in ...Starlyn Bolt, 67, of Dowagiac, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2024. Memorial Gathering will be from 2:00-4:00 PM on Friday, January 26 at Clark Chapel and Cremation, 405 Center St, Dowagiac. A complete obituary and online guestbook are available at www.clarkch.com Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletterDOWAGIAC — Shoppers will soon be able to sip a Starbucks coffee while they browse the aisles at the Family Fare in Dowagiac. The grocery store recently announced it will open its new full-service Starbucks at 6 a.m. Monday, April 8 and will offer hot sandwiches, pastries and nitro and cold brew coffees. Baristas have spent the past few weeks ...DOWAGIAC - Two local musicians will stroll in and out of specialty shops in downtown Dowagiac this Saturday, serenading visitors with music to enhance their shopping experience. The entertainment is being presented Saturday from Noon to 3 p.m. during this community's Spring Open House Weekend April 19-20. Organized by Vickie Phillipson, owner of Cottage Gallery, […]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 ...DOWAGIAC — The 22 nd annual Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce will be hosted 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. While waiting for the egg hunt, which will begin at noon, families can visit with the Easter Bunny, participate in lawn games and ...Apr 30, 2024 · BENTON HARBOR — Local high school drama students will get a taste of the Tony Awards next month. The Dowagiac and Edwardsburg drama programs are among the nominees for the 2023-2024 WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre. Dowagiac is nominated for four awards including “Outstanding set design,” for …Sep 4, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — Walter Ward Park was the place to be Saturday as the annual Black Family Celebration returned to the community. The event featured food and entertainment at no cost to the community. The event’s purpose has been to promote and unify the African American community in Dowagiac since 1991. “I’m just thankful to have …Each year, Leader Publications asks the high school principals from Brandywine, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg and Niles to nominate one high school senior whose character shines ...About the. Chamber T. he Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy, local economy. The organization,...Dowagiac — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the 2023-2024 school year. In Dowagiac, Dowagiac Union Schools students have jumped into the new year ready to learn. "The first few days have been very energetic and full of excitement," said Union High School Principal Kelly Millin. […]DOWAGIAC — Sixty years ago, Russ and Eleanor Klapchuk opened Imperial Bedding in a small space that would later be known as the Zeke's Restaurant salad bar. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter . Evolution. The Klapchuks started making mattresses and box springs in 1962, selling them as well as headboards and other basic ...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.Published 8:18 am Monday, August 22, 2016. By Submitted. Philip Vernon Alexis, 78, died Aug. 18, 2016. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 26 11. Arrangements are pending with Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday with Rosary service at 7 p.m. Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter.Dowagiac DDA, chamber of commerce program director to retire. ... Phillipson worked for Leader Publications as an editor and writer. When the DDA was created in the late-1980s, she found herself writing about the beginning of the central business district's rebirth, as storefronts were renovated and streetscape construction began. ...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 […]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 […]Chester "Chet" Lee Tyrakowski, Sr., 71, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 31, 2017 at The Timbers of Cass County with family by his side. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Memorial contributions may be made in Chet's name to The Timbers of Cass County - Activities Department, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief ...DOWAGIAC — A local organization has rebranded itself to better engage and support the Dowagiac community. The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac recently announced a new name and logo for the organization, now known as Dowagiac Connected. According to leadership, the change reflects the organization's evolving mission and values, emphasizing inclusivity, community engagement and the […]4 days ago · Local news and sports reporting covering Niles, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Berrien County in Southwest Michigan. Arts & Entertainment coverage of Michiana.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 […]By Submitted. Jan. 3, 1948 — Aug. 26, 2015. Gregg Greenwood. Gregg A. Greenwood, 67, of Dowagiac, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Clark Chapel and Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. Military honors will be performed at 1 ...South 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, 2023Oct 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.DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum will be highlighting its Dowagiac-made Lindsley automobile during the Dowagiac’s Under the Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday. The museum will be removing the barriers surrounding the vehicle and allowing visitors to have photos taken inside the horseless carriage from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From 1907 to 1911, […]DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools' new board member is no stranger to the community. After much deliberation, the school board voted for Christina Carpenter to be appointed to the seat vacated by the late Ronda Sullivan, who passed away earlier this month after a hard-fought battle with cancer. "I am a proud Dowagiac citizen," Carpenter […]5 days ago · Two-time state qualifier Owen Saylor, of Dowagiac. (Leader file photo) ... 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 ...Ursula Caruso, 97, of Dowagiac, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the Timbers of Cass in Dowagiac. ... Subscribe to Leader Publications' free newsletter. Ursula was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Santo Ippolito, Italy to John and Mary Spagnuolo. Her family moved to Lansing, Michigan and she graduated from Holy Cross High School.4 days ago · 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.. Dec 20, 2023 · DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Stay current with all the latest and breaking news aboutDowag Apr 24, 2024 · 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 […]Brendon Paul Murray, 29, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to unlawful driving away of an automobile and was sentenced to credit for 54 days served and $198 in fines and costs. The incident occurred July 27, 2023 in Dowagiac when he took a car that had been left running outside a local car dealership. The car was tracked down and recovered and Murray ... CASS COUNTY — Two Dowagiac residents are in custody f Apr 21, 2024 · LAPORTE, Ind. — Led by medalist Dane Spagnoli, the Dowagiac golf team captured the New Buffalo Invitational Thursday. The Chieftains shot 369 as a team to edged runner-up Bridgman, which finished with a 371. Lakeland Conference foe Berrien Springs was third with a 380, Lakeshore fourth with a 388 ... 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