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Former MSU offensive assistant joins Soldiers to Sidelines
LANSING — Dowagiac native Mark Staten grew up listening to stories of his grandfather, who was a World ...
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Berrien County reports three new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Tuesday, the Berrien County Health Department reported three additional COVID-19 deaths. The victims were all ...
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Charlie Company car wash raises funds for care packages
DOWAGIAC — This weekend, soldiers from the Michigan Army National guard, community members and car detailers came together ...
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Berrien, Van Buren counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Monday, Berrien and Van Buren counties reported additional COVID-19 deaths. According to the Berrien County ...
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Dowagiac senior selected for Honor Credit Union scholarship
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s own was chosen as a recipient of Honor Credit Union’s annual community commitment ...
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8-year-old rescued from Dowagiac River
NILES — An 8-year-old boy who was rescued from the Dowagiac River Friday afternoon, according to the Cass ...
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Mental health, domestic violence calls double in Cass County due to COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — COVID-19 has affected many aspects of life for Michiganders since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay ...
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Berrien County reports additional COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Friday, the Berrien County Health Department reported an additional COVID-19 death. The victim was a woman ...
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Four area men sentenced in Cass County Court Friday
CASSOPOLIS – An area man with six prior drug convictions will be spending more time in jail after ...
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Cass County Animal Control offering curbside adoptions
CASSOPOLIS — Those looking for a furry friend to keep them company while working from home during the ...
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Wright Farms Market aids in MEC beef donation to food pantries
By HANNAH HOLLIDAY hannah.holliday@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — Despite reported meat shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, one local farm market ...
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Three arrested following search warrant
DOWAGIAC — Three men were arrested Thursday following the execution of a search warrant in the city of ...
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COVID-19 cases see significant increase Thursday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Thursday, the state of Michigan saw a significant increase in reported cases of COVID-19 cases ...
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Dowagiac Church of Christ to host Feeding America mobile food pantry
DOWAGIAC — A local church is teaming up with Feeding America West Michigan to help feed residents during ...
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Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries offers free clothing ‘shop’ by appointment
VANDALIA — Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is changing up its signature free children’s clothing exchange in light ...
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Berrien, Cass BeeKeepers Club looks to increase membership
EDWARDSBURG —A short five-minute walk from Theodore Schrader’s Edwardsburg home sits his honey bee apiary. After countless hours ...
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Van Buren County to benefit from $10.7 million investment in broadband internet
VAN BUREN COUNTY – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday during a press conference that the ...
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ACTION Ministries continues to serve the community
DOWAGIAC — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACTION Ministries food pantry has continued to serve ...
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Berrien County reports additional COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The death toll of COVID-19 continues to rise. Wednesday, the Berrien County Health Department reported ...
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Dowagiac Farm, Artisan Market to open June 3
DOWAGIAC – While Michigan is still under a “Stay at Home, Stay Safe Order,” the Dowagiac Farm and ...
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Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters hosts virtual talent show
DOWAGIAC — Talents were showcased this weekend on a virtual setting. On Saturday, the Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters ...
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Pokagon citizen opens quilting shop
DOWAGIAC — Roughly four miles outside of downtown Dowagiac, Julie Winchester-Farver inspected a quilt inside of the former ...
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan. Statewide, Michigan has reached 48,021 cases and 4,674 ...
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Married SMC nurses navigate pandemic
EDWARDSBURG — When Todd Mendez finished Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing program, his wife, Lauren, pinned him at the ...
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Dowagiac City Council sets public hearing for fiscal year budget
DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the city of Dowagiac is beginning budget preparations for the upcoming ...
