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02/08/2025

02/08/2025

February 8

1956 - Buddy Holly signed a recording contract with Decca Records. He left the "e" out of his last name (Holley) and dropped it from his stage name as well.

1958 - The Annette serial began on ABC-TV's Mickey Mouse Club. The first episode was an introduction to the series presented by the housekeeper.

1960 - The House of Representatives Special Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight opened hearings on disc jockey "payola."

1964 - The publisher of the song "Louie Louie" offered $1,000 to anyone would could find suggestive lyrics in the song.

1965 - The Supremes' "Stop in the Name Of Love" was released.

1967 - Peter & Gordon split up.

1969 - George Harrison's tonsils were removed at London's University College Hospital. The tonsils were destroyed so they could not be sold.

1969 - The announcement of the formation of the band "Blind Faith" was made.

1972 - The official Beatles Fan Club disbanded.

1980 - In London, David Bowie and his wife Angie were divorced after nearly ten years of marriage.

1982 - Cher opened on Broadway in Come

02/08/2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025

This Afternoon: Snow and freezing rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 29. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

02/07/2025

Dowagiac Elks
300 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI
269-782-3889

We are open for dine in and carry out.

2/7/25-Friday Feature: Walleye

Join us for dinner this Friday! Come for dinner and stay for dessert! Zana is making Carrot Cake, Turtle Cheesecake, Chocolate Torte and as a special treat Luann is making Peanut Butter Pie. Reservations can be made by calling the Lodge and leaving a message. Dinner and Desserts can be ordered from 4:45-8:00pm on Friday, February 7th by calling the Lodge at 269-782-3889.

**WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Elks Care~Elks Share

02/07/2025

February 7

1959 - Buddy Holly's funeral was held in Lubbock, TX.

1961 - The Jive Five recorded "My True Story".

1964 - The Beatles arrived in New York to begin their first U.S. tour.

1969 - "This Is Tom Jones" premiered on ABC-TV.

1979 - The Clash kick off their first American tour at the Berkeley Community Theatre outside San Francisco.

1979 - Stephen Stills became the first rock performer to record on digital equipment in Los Angeles' Record Plant Studio. He recorded a new version of the song "Cherokee."

1986 - The Rolling Stones shot the video for "Harlem Shuffle" in New York City.

1988 - The TV mini-series "Elvis and Me" (based on Priscilla Presley's book) began on ABC.

02/07/2025

Friday, February 7, 2025

Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday: Snow and freezing rain likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

02/06/2025

February 6

1970 - John Lennon's "Instant Karma" with Yoko Ono's "Who Has Seen the Wind?" was released in the U.K.

1971 - Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention.

02/06/2025

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

02/05/2025

Phil Collins Returns to the Drums After 10 Years—A Moment Fans Thought They’d Never See!

After a decade away, the legendary musician is back behind his iconic drum kit, filling the air with nostalgia and raw emotion. With every beat, he reminds the world why he’s a true music icon. It’s a comeback fans will never forget!

Watch Video: https://tinyurl.com/m94mbvcs

02/05/2025

February 5

1957 - Bill Haley arrived for his first British tour.

1958 - The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) formed a New York chapter. NARAS is better known as the Grammy Awards organization.

1967 - Due to a Musicians' Union ban, the Rolling Stones were not allowed to play their hit "Let's Spend the Night Together" when they appeared on an ITV show.

02/05/2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Winter Weather Advisory 7pm this Evening to 10AM Thursday
Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations from five hundredths of an inch to around one tenth of an inch.

Tonight: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3am, then a chance of freezing rain. Low around 27. Total nighttime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Thursday: A slight chance of freezing rain before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

02/04/2025

February 4

1954 - The Drifters recorded "White Christmas."

1955 - James Brown recorded "Please Please Please."

1959 - Frankie Avalon and Jimmy Clanton took over headlining the Winter Dance Party after the death of Buddy Holly.

1961 - Johnny Burnette was rushed to a hospital in Hollywood for an emergency appendectomy.

1966 - The Rolling Stones' "19th Nervous Breakdown" was released in the U.K.

1969 - "Carl Perkins Day" was celebrated in Jackson, TN.

1971 - Diana Ross guest starred on Danny Thomas' "Make Room For Granddaddy" TV show.

1976 - Fleetwood Mac's single "Rhiannon" was released.

1977 - "American Bandstand" celebrated its 25th anniversary with an ABC-TV special hosted by Dick Clark.

1977 - Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumours" was released.

1983 - Karen Carpenter died from heartbeat irregularities brought on by chemical imbalances associated with anorexia nervosa.

02/04/2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 22.

Wednesday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

Wednesday Night: Freezing rain. Low around 27.

Thursday: Freezing rain likely before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

02/03/2025

January 3

1959 - Buddy Holly (22), Ritchie Valens (17), the Big Bopper (28) and pilot RogerPeterson died in a plane crash in Iowa.

1960 - The record label Reprise Records is formed by Frank Sinatra.

1961 - In New York, Bob Dylan made his first recording, taping "San Francisco Bay Blues".

1977 - Elton John resumed live performing in Sweden 15 months after he had announced that he would not perform live anymore.

02/03/2025

Monday, February 3, 2025

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Wednesday: A chance of snow and freezing rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of freezing rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

02/02/2025

IT’S GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!

Before a huge crowd filled with excitement and anticipation, and bundled up against temperatures in the 20s, t he groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday morning in central Pennsylvania. That means we could see six more weeks of winter , at least according to Groundhog Day lore.