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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 ...
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9-year-old injured in Cass County ATV accident
CASS COUNTY — A child was transported to the hospital this weekend after an ATV accident in Cass ...
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Dowagiac woman gets probation, jail time in Berrien County stolen property case
In a meth and stolen property case heard Monday in Berrien County Court, the victim said that the ...
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SMC ETS ventures back outdoors
DOWAGIAC — After last summer’s homebound Zoom camps, Southwestern Michigan College Educational Talent Search Director Maria Kulka eagerly ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 21-23
July 21 8:25 a.m. – W. Wayne/N. Front, traffic stop 10:30 a.m. – 500 Block Main, assault complaint 10:30 a.m. ...
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Three injured in Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Three were injured in a collision in Silver Creek Township Saturday, according to the ...
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Former SMC instructor accepts plea deal in sexual misconduct case
CASSOPOLIS – A former Southwestern Michigan College instructor accused of having improper relations with a student he was ...
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Vandalia resident sentenced to 10 months in jail for drug offense
In Cass County Court Friday, a Vandalia man was sentenced to 10 months in jail. Randy Ray Deweerd, ...
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Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education
By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both ...
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Dowagiac man heading back to prison on weapons charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man on parole for armed robbery was sent back to prison Friday after being ...
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Earl’s BBQ a hit at Summer in The City
DOWAGIAC — Earl Collins is no stranger to the food industry. A Dowagiac resident, Collins has been cooking ...
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Local firefighter celebrates 30 years of service
DOWAGIAC — At a celebration hosted this week in downtown Dowagiac, Burt Dodd was the man of the ...
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Emily Schrock returns to SMC in alumni position
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College announces that alumna Emily Schrock returned July 19 as alumni relations and development ...
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Dowagiac Rotary Club breaks ground on centennial sign
DOWAGIAC — A project years in the making is finally getting underway. Members of both the Dowagiac Rotary ...
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PHOTO STORY: Fifth annual Open Header Cruise sets participation record
DOWAGIAC — It was a car lover’s dream in downtown Dowagiac on Thursday evening. Engines were revved and ...
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Following name change, Heritage Southwest unveils new signs, website
CASSOPOLIS — A local school district finally has a new face to match its new name. Heritage Southwest ...
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Detectives seek charges against two residents following Wayne Township drug investigation
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — Detectives are seeking charges against two area residents following a drug investigation in Wayne Township. ...
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Gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller promotes importance of women’s health in new Ascension campaign
KALAMAZOO – One of the most decorated American gymnasts in history is sharing her inspiring health journey in ...
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PHOTO STORY: Young Professionals see good turnout at third annual Paddlin’ Poker Run
DOWAGIAC — More than a dozen community members took a scenic ride down the Dowagiac River Saturday, July ...
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New Dowagiac vacation rental hosts Chamber After Hours event
DOWAGIAC — A house at 306 W. Division was the place to be Tuesday night. Dozens of community ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 14-20
July 14 10:18 a.m. – Division/McCleary, traffic stop 1 p.m. – Front, suspicious persons 2:32 p.m. – Prairie ...
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Dowagiac Board of Education approves interactive monitor systems for K-8 classrooms
DOWAGIAC — State-of-the-art technology will soon be coming to Dowagiac Middle School and Dowagiac elementary schools. The Dowagiac ...
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Drug bust leads to arrest in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A drug bust in Dowagiac led to the arrest of a 24 year-old man. The Cass ...
