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Police respond to Porter Township personal injury crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal injury traffic crash at 3:25 p.m. ...
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Realtor association supports youth
ST. JOSEPH — The Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS recently celebrated its first annual holiday luncheon and fundraising ...
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Dowagiac man sentenced to probation for stealing ex-girlfriend’s vehicle
CASSOPOLIS – A Sturgis man with a long criminal history was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County ...
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Cass County hosts emergency briefing on coronavirus
CASSOPOLIS — Friday afternoon, Cass County elected officials addressed concerns surrounding public health in the wake of the ...
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Libraries cancel all programs, remain open for time being
Update, March 16: The Niles District Library and Buchanan District have also announced total temporary closures. Update, March ...
Education
Schools closed until April 5 due to coronavirus concerns
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated to include newly released information. SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Around 11 p.m. ...
Education
SMC art gallery hosts film, TBD art exhibit
DOWAGIAC — As students, faculty and staff gathered in the Southwestern Michigan College Art Gallery, the THX sound ...
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Pokagon Tribal Police chief honored by BSA for commitment to community
DOWAGIAC — Pokagon Tribal Police Chief William Lux was soaring high Wednesday evening as he was handed an ...
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Silver Creek Township discusses possible changes for clean up days
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article statements made by Silver Creek Township Clerk Lorri Behnke were ...
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Spectrum Health announces new family, visitor restrictions
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health has taken additional action to help limit the spread of COVID-19 by announcing ...
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Leader Publications recognized with 17 awards by Michigan Press Association
NILES — Leader Publications and its affiliate news products has been recognized by the Michigan Press Association with 17 ...
Business
Lunch and Learn event focuses on health insurance
DOWAGIAC — A lunch was served with a lesson on health insurance at the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
Business
City looking for community focused restaurant to replace Zeke’s
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s city officials would like to see a restaurant stay at the former location of Zeke’s ...
Education
SMC’s fitness center offers many amenities to students, public
DOWAGIAC — In the world of fitness, trends come and go, just like the hundreds of devices that ...
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Youth can explore the possibilities for future at 4-H exploration days
EAST LANSING — 4-H Exploration Days is Michigan State University’s largest pre-college program, annually attended by 2,400 youth ...
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Cass County Conservation District hosting tree, plant sale
CASS COUNTY — Spring is right around the corner and to celebrate the Cass County Conservation District is ...
Education
Dowagiac Art Boosters to offer scholarship opportunities
DOWAGIAC — In a meeting room at ACTION Ministries, 301 Main St., Dowagiac, a group of members from ...
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Dowagiac Celebration Graduation 2020 to host final fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Saturday evening, a poker run will be hosted to raise money for Dowagiac Union High School ...
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Dowagiac resident brings noise complaint to city council
DOWAGIAC — A resident of Dowagiac has been losing sleep and made the city council aware of the ...
Education
SMC Visual, Performing Arts chairman to present at Grand Rapids symposium
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Visual and Performing Arts Chairman Marc Dombrosky will be a presenter for the ...
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Fundraiser to help Dowagiac woman pay for cancer treatments
DOWAGIAC — Donning speckled gray T-shirts with the words “Ronda Strong” across a large ribbon, dozens of Dowagiac ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Shelf Life, Yarn on Front partner for knitting class
NILES — This weekend, one downtown Niles storefront was filled with sharp needles and multi-colored yarn. Sunday, Shelf ...
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Spectrum Health offering free virtual screenings for Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 to those with symptoms
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spectrum Health is offering free screenings for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to those who ...
Education
Eddies take home hardware at Cass County spelling competition
DOWAGIAC — Only one word stood between Edwardsburg sixth-grader Nolan Tighe and the title of individual champion at ...
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Leader Publications welcomes new reporter
NILES — Leader Publications has welcomed a new addition to its news team. Christina Clark, of Mishawaka, has ...
