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Hyperscale Data announces planned land acquisition; Dowagiac officials say they were not informed

The announcement prompted questions locally, particularly in Dowagiac, where the company already operates a data center. City officials first responded Tuesday morning, saying they were not informed of the planned purchase and have not received any development proposals tied to it. On Wednesday, April 1, Watershed Voice spoke with Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson, who said the city has no additional information about the property. “We don’t have any documentation identifying what property this is,” Anderson said. “We’re in the same position as the public.”

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Watershed Voice’s warming shelter resource list

As winter continues and temperatures stay unbearably cold, Watershed Voice has compiled a list of warming centers in St. Joseph and Cass counties. If you know of any additional resources, please share them with maxwell@watershedvoice.com so they can be added to this list.

Keep Your Voice Down: By the grace of Betty White

By the grace of Betty White, Doug and Alek return to their respective mics to look back at the year that was on Keep Your Voice Down. The duo also touch on Watershed Voice's year-end fundraising efforts, emphasizing the importance of community support and monthly recurring donations in sustaining local, independent news. The conversation concludes with discussion about supporting others, the value of listening more, and reconnecting with the outside world post pandemic.

Mayor profile: Dowagiac Mayor Patrick Bakeman

Watershed Voice spoke with the new Dowagiac mayor about his first month in office, the goals he hopes to pursue, and his approach to transparency. Bakeman has served as mayor for just over a month, or three City Council meetings. He emphasized that significant policy changes take time.

Watershed Voice full and final election preview

For those who have not yet turned in absentee ballots — you have until Monday to register for one at your clerk's office — or are planning to vote in-person on Election Day, Watershed Voice has compiled the following guide to races appearing on local ballots to provide readers with information about who is running.

Candidate Questionnaire: Breanna Bundy

Breanna Bundy, Dowagiac Ward 3 council member candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are her answers.

Candidate Questionnaire: Justin Doyle

Justin Doyle, Dowagiac Ward 3 council member candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

Candidate Questionnaire: Patrick Bakeman

Patrick Bakeman, Dowagiac Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, here are his answers.

Halloween 2025 Trick-or-Treat times across Southwest Michigan

Watershed Voice invites readers to share their Halloween spirit. Send photos of you, your friends, family, or pets in costume to maxwell@watershedvoice.com. If we receive enough submissions, we’ll publish a Watershed Voice reader costume gallery next week. All are welcome.

Walberg absent at OBBBA town hall as mayor confirms Dowagiac Hospital will remain open

Constituents of Representative Tim Walberg's 5th Congressional District gathered last night for a town hall in Dowagiac focused on the recently enacted budget reconciliation package, often referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA). Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel fielded questions from Walberg's constituents. Much of the discussion centered on rural healthcare and the possible effects of OBBBA on local hospitals.

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