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Dowagiac senior creates Instagram account to celebrate graduates
DOWAGIAC — In English teacher Kristyn Turner’s classroom at Dowagiac Union High School, a board is set up ...
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Pizza Hut offers free pizza, grants to local educators serving students in need
DOWAGIAC — In a matter of days, COVID-19 closed schools across southwest Michigan, denying students access to everyday ...
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Berrien, Van Buren counties see mild increase in COVID-19 cases; Cass County remains steady
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Several counties in southwest Michigan reported slight increases in COVID-19 cases Tuesday. As of 3 ...
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Dowagiac Board of Education revises board policies on field trips, district-sponsored trips
DOWAGIAC — Monday, the Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education streamlined the process of approving field trips and ...
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Dowagiac resident injured in two-vehicle crash
LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac resident was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening, according to the ...
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Edwardsburg native donates face masks to Dowagiac’s Sodexo Food Service workers
DOWAGIAC — Last Friday, those working for Sodexo Food Service delivering meals to students Monday through Friday received ...
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COVID-19 cases, recoveries see increase over the weekend
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since Friday, COVID-19 cases have risen in southwest Michigan. As of 3 p.m. Monday, the ...
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New Dowagiac business pays tribute to owners’ daughter
DOWAGIAC — Surrounded by sparkly handbags and floral printed purses, Beth Clark, the owner of Mariah’s Closet, 113 ...
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Emergency relief funds available to nonprofit arts, cultural organizations
LANSING — The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has launched a new program providing a total ...
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Former SMC instructor accused of criminal sexual conduct still awaiting trial
CASSOPOLIS — The pandemic has delayed the trial of a former Southwestern Michigan College instructor who is accused ...
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Judge hears pretrial conference in Dowagiac homicide case
CASSOPOLIS – A resolution has yet to be met in a homicide that took place in Dowagiac earlier ...
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Dowagiac greenhouse owner reacts to changes
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As spring begins to show itself, Michigan’s greenhouses and nurseries are gearing to wake up ...
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Dowagiac unveils distance learning plans
DOWAGIAC — Plans for student learning in the wake of COVID-19 are moving forward. On Thursday, Dowagiac Union ...
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United Way seeks volunteers for upcoming projects
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking ...
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Wayne Township welcomes familiar face as new fire chief
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — For the first time in 33 years, the Wayne Township Fire Department has a new ...
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Cass County votes to approve drug enforcement millage request
CASSOPOLIS — The most recent meeting of the Cass County Board of Commissioners looked a little different. Rather ...
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Two in critical condition following car, train collision
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — Two men are in critical condition following a collision between a car and a train ...
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SpartanNash Foundation grants Feeding America affiliated food bank partners $250,000 in COVID-19 relief
GRAND RAPIDS — As part of its commitment to building stronger communities, the SpartanNash Foundation announced Monday foundation ...
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Berrien County releases map identifying COVID-19 cases by zip code
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Health Department has updated the way it reports COVID-19 cases. The health ...
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Local supermarkets use fast lane shoppers to provide social distancing
DOWAGIAC — As Michigan continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, some Michiganders are opting to avoid ...
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Virtual presentations to be hosted to celebrate International Dark Sky Week
CASS COUNTY — Cass County officials are encouraging residents to take a look at the night sky next ...
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Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber assembles government affairs committee, dedicates advocacy efforts to getting Michigan safely back to work
ST. JOSEPH — As elected leaders begin to formulate a plan to reopen the economy, the Southwest Michigan ...
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2020 grants awarded to area agencies by ‘The Heart of Cook’
BRIDGMAN — “The Heart of Cook” has awarded grants to 35 area nonprofit organizations totaling over $58,000. The ...
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PACE of Southwest Michigan accepting donations of medical supplies
ST. JOSEPH — In response to community inquiries and offers of support, PACE of Southwest Michigan has established ...
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in the state of Michigan, with the Michigan Department ...
