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Dowagiac schools name October Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
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Teacher contracts, student violence spark outcry at DUS board meeting
DOWAGIAC – Local teachers are working without contracts, another teacher has resigned, student fights are causing schoolwide policy ...
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League of Women Voters to host virtual immigration discussion
The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties has announced plans to host a presentation and ...
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Dowagiac man given probation for causing serious injury while driving under the influence
NILES — In a Berrien County drunk driving case, a Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation and jail ...
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SMC Board of Trustees meets at, tours Niles campus
NILES — One local community college board got a change of scenery last week. The Southwestern Michigan College ...
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PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac’s Christmas Open House a success despite damp, cold weather
DOWAGIAC – Dowagiac residents were not going to let a little cold and rain stop them from celebrating ...
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Cassopolis man injured in sideswipe crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening, according to the Cass ...
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Nonprofit fighting to stay open saved by Michigan Right to Farm Act
DOWAGIAC — Hidden Acres Safe Haven is officially safe. The nonprofit organization, which has been fighting since May ...
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Two sentenced on meth charges in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Several area residents were sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court Friday for drug, alcohol and other ...
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On the Mantle Boutique to bring artisan goods with social impact to downtown Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — With an infant daughter needing regular medical attention, losing her boutique store in Cassopolis after a ...
Education
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard shares his experience at SMC
DOWAGIAC — A local college commemorated Veterans Day by remembering the soldiers whose names and identities have been ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: DUHS students host senior citizen luncheon
DOWAGIAC – About 50 local senior citizens showed up for a free chili luncheon at Dowagiac Union High ...
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Longtime Silver Creek Township Supervisor Bill Saunders retires
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — When Bill Saunders retired for the first time, he went from working seven days ...
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South Bend, Chicago residents injured in Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — Men from South Bend and Chicago were injured Wednesday evening in a Pokagon Township crash, ...
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Gov. Whitmer makes appointment to Cass County Probate Court
LANSING — Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Carol Montavon Bealor to the Cass County Probate ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Nov. 3-9
Nov. 3 9:15 a.m. — 600 Block W. High, assist Cass County Sheriff’s Office 9:15 a.m. — Cedar ...
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One killed, another injured in Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was injured and another driver was killed in a fiery crash ...
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Beckwith Theatre to present Tony-nominated thriller ‘Death Trap’
DOWAGIAC — A desperate, washed-up playwright is coming to Dowagiac. He is running out of money, running out ...
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Cass County Toys for Tots drive seeks families in need
CASS COUNTY – Boxes have been distributed to local businesses, but now a local charity is looking for ...
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MSP offers Michiganders winter emergency preparedness tips
LANSING — With winter weather approaching, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging ...
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Christmas Open House to unveil life-size snow globe
DOWAGIAC – Families visiting downtown Dowagiac during this community’s Christmas Open House Saturday will enjoy several family activities ...
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Dowagiac Councilman Randy Gross appointed mayor pro-tempore
DOWAGIAC – For the first time in years, the city of Dowagiac will have a new leader in ...
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Dowagiac barber testifies to state Senate as salons, barbershops form industry organization
DOWAGIAC — A local barber went to Lansing last week to support industry colleagues as they achieved a ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,166,517 cases, 22,521 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 17,731 COVID-19 cases and 311 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac woman sent to the hospital following Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac woman was sent to the hospital following a Friday afternoon crash in Howard ...
