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Dowagiac man dies in house fire
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was killed in a house fire just outside of Dowagiac late Monday ...
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Blossomtime Festival to return
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following a COVID-19 induced pause, a southwest Michigan tradition is returning. After a long two-year ...
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Local league to register voters on National Voter Registration Day
NILES — On Sept. 28, the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties will join with ...
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DAR to host rededication
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A regional organization plans to host a ceremony to honor the grave of a ...
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Dowagiac police investigating Saturday night shooting
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac woman was injured in a Saturday night shooting, according to police. At approximately 10:30 ...
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Cassopolis man gets probation for drunk driving
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Cassopolis man was sentenced to probation for third offense drunk ...
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Army veteran talks his experience in Afghanistan
DOWAGIAC — An Army veteran spoke to a local organization about his experiences abroad. Alex Marshall served two ...
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Mason’s Pumpkins preparing for second-annual Harvest Festival
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary schooler’s business venture is nearing its biggest event of the year. Mason Ausra, ...
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DUS, teachers continue contract talks
DOWAGIAC — Driving through town, Dowagiac residents may notice yard signs popping up throughout the community. The signs ...
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Dowagiac Area History Museum fundraiser raises $40,000
DOWAGIAC — Dozens of Dowagiac community members descended upon Marion Magnolia Farms Wednesday evening to show their support ...
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MGCF awards $121,182 in grants to Berrien, Cass counties
BUCHANAN – The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community Foundation announced Thursday that they have approved $121,182 ...
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Dowagiac man found guilty of drunk driving
CASSOPOLIS — Wednesday, a Dowagiac native with a .26 blood alcohol level, more than three times the legal ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Sept. 17-22
Sept. 17 7:10 a.m. — Police Department, assist other agency 9:43 a.m. — 400 Block N. Front, assault ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 995,910 cases, 20,700 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 15,805 COVID-19 cases and 288 deaths, according to the ...
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CFCN hosting flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network will host an on-site COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot drive-up clinic ...
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Under the Harvest Moon Festival to offer children’s activities
DOWAGIAC — Families that take their children to Under the Harvest Moon on Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown ...
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PHOTO STORY: Old Rugged Cross Church hosts church, museum dedication
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — This weekend, the familiar notes of popular church hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” rang out ...
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Dowagiac Elks hosting annual Guys and Dolls Golf Outing
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is gearing up to take to the greens for its annual fundraiser. The ...
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Medical event causes car to crash into Dowagiac Burger King
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Burger King reopened following a brief closure Friday due to a car crashing into ...
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Cassopolis man sent to prison on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Cassopolis man convicted of drug offenses was sentenced to prison. ...
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SMC recognized for turning students into citizens
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has again been named to Washington Monthly’s “2021 Best Colleges for Student Voting ...
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ETS program awarded grant from Department of Education
By MAXWELL HARDEN max.harden@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — A local career prep program will continue to help area middle school ...
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Dowagiac man who broke elementary school windows sentenced to probation
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who broke windows at Patrick Hamilton Elementary School twice in 2019 was sentenced ...
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Changes to retirement benefits cause for concern among Cass County employees
CASSOPOLIS — Changes to retirement benefits for Cass County employees have been the trending topic at county meetings ...
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Man arrested on drug charges in Mason Township
MASON TOWNSHIP — A man was arrested on drug charges in Mason Township Thursday. The Cass County Drug ...
