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🌱 Why Cass County investigators are asking Dowagiac residents to check their cameras

Dowagiac, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Dowagiac? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cass County investigators are asking Dowagiac residents to check their cameras

Also on today's calendar: Drawing Dinosaurs (All Ages) — Dowagiac District... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cass County Sheriff holds press conference about the death of 24-year-old Timothy Johnson (abc57.com) — Dowagiac-area residents are being asked for tips and video as Cass County investigators probe the death of 24‑year‑old Timothy Johnson, found along M‑152 near Sister Lakes. Authorities say the case has shifted from a hit‑and‑run to a possible vehicular homicide, while Johnson’s family raises other concerns and prosecutors face staffing shortages that could slow any future charges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This year's Music in the Park series kicks off Thursday with a performance from the Dowagiac Union Schools Choir!
    Their set will include some patriotic selections to celebrate America's 250th. Food vendors for this Thursday include Wood, Stock and Grill, Diana's… (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Dowagiac. Apply here.
  • Southwestern Michigan College posted a job opening for Dean, School of Nursing and Health Services in Dowagiac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dowagiac here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cassopolis

  • Downtown Cassopolis redevelopment project nearing completion, adding seven housing units (watershedvoice.com)
  • Bradford Walter Bell (wlen.com)

Berrien Springs

  • Berrien Springs public school officials clarify questions about 8-million-dollar deficit (abc57.com)

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Ok Dowagiac! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dowagiac

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dowagiac

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.