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Dowagiac man gets jail time for assaulting brother-in-law
NILES — A Dowagiac man is going to be spending more time in jail after being sentenced in ...
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Cassopolis teen wins sheep showman overall, grand overall market
CASSOPOLIS – After last year’s cancelation, the Cass County Fair is back in full swing with 4-H animal ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair names royal court
CASSOPOLIS — A new monarchy is in town — just in time for the 2021 Cass County Fair. ...
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Students help design SMC esports arena
DOWAGIAC — “I don’t know what I was expecting, but this is better,” Brooke Johnson said about Southwestern ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair kicks off with opening ceremonies, parade
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in two years, the Cass County Fair grandstand was alive with cheering ...
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COA’s Meals on Wheels program seeks delivery volunteers
CASSOPOLIS —The Cass County Council on Aging is seeking volunteers to make deliveries to seniors in need. According ...
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Purdue University Fort Wayne, SMC sign transfer agreement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Purdue University Fort Wayne has signed an articulation agreement with Southwestern Michigan College. This ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines at the Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Public health will be taking a front seat at the Cass County Fair this year. In ...
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Law enforcement, state leaders warn residents to be aware of rental scams
VANDALIA — On July 19, Vandalia resident Bianca May heard a knock on her door. On the other ...
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Southwest Michigan thrift stores seeing sharp increase in donations
NILES — Clothes are flying onto the shelves of resale stores across the country, and southwest Michigan is ...
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Salvation Army welcomes new majors
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army recently welcomed two new employees in Majors Nic and Jodi Montgomery. Nic ...
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Ascension to require COVID-19 vaccination for associates
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Like many health systems across the country, Ascension, a health care provider, which includes Dowagiac’s ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 26-28
July 26 7:30 a.m. – Police Department, found property 10:55 a.m. – Hamilton, suspicious situation 11:35 a.m. – ...
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Southwestern Michigan College’s accreditation reaffirmed through 2031
DOWAGIAC — After a thorough review and evaluation process conducted regularly for most colleges and universities throughout the ...
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Roadwork on M-60 near Niles begins Monday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Southwest Michigan drivers can expect delays as roadwork on M-60 begins Monday. The Michigan Department ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department recommends masks indoors for all regardless of vaccine status
SOUTHWST MICHIGAN — One area health department is recommending masks for all individuals indoors — regardless of vaccine ...
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Southwest Michigan organizations join forces to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, combat misinformation
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Van Buren/Cass District Health ...
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Dowagiac Police Department gears up for National Night Out event
DOWAGIAC — Community members will soon have an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be ...
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Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school ...
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Cass County to host hazardous waste, tire collection
CASSOPOLIS – Residents of Cass County will have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted household wastes and ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 901,683 cases, 19,902 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,035 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths, according to the ...
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Free Concert Friday caps SMC choir camp
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Performing Arts’ July 25-30 Summer Institute Choir Camp for 16 area high school ...
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City of Dowagiac accepts donation of property for redevelopment
DOWAGIAC — A vacant plot of land will soon become part of the city of Dowagiac’s redevelopment plan. ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 23-26
July 23 7:13 a.m. – Orchard, suspicious situation 7:21 a.m. – West, assault complaint/suspect arrested 9:40 a.m. – ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles, Dowagiac featured stops in Lemon Rally vehicle race
DOWAGIAC — Residents of both Niles and Dowagiac may have noticed interesting vehicles roll through town on Friday ...
