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Dowagiac resident sentenced for tampering with monitoring device, fleeing police
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who cut off his monitoring device will spend the next 10 months in ...
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Dowagiac city manager discusses area development
By MAXWELL HARDEN max.harden@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac has been bustling with projects in recent months. ...
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Homeless man gets jail for attempting to steal vehicle
CASSOPOLIS – A former Niles resident was sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court to a year in jail ...
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Past Rotary president presented Paul Harris Award
DOWAGIAC — An outgoing Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Past Dowagiac ...
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Virtual community resource forum taking place June 4
CASSOPOLIS — Area agencies have teamed up to help bring visibility to Cass County’s resource providers and help ...
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Dowagiac District Library hosts dedication ceremonies for children’s nook, fireplace area
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac District Library’s grand opening is taking place Saturday, and two local groups were honored ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,582 ...
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City of Dowagiac, Penn Township renew water system agreement
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac and Penn Township renewed their longstanding agreement to deliver quality water to ...
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SERVPRO donates smoke detectors to Dowagiac Fire Department
DOWAGIAC — SERVPRO of Cass and St. Joseph Counties is doing its part to keep communities safe from ...
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VIDEO: Cass County memorial service honors fallen deputy
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office spent Wednesday afternoon honoring a deputy who died in the line ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Counties across southwest Michigan reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday. As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported ...
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DUS honors April students of the month
DOWAGIAC —The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of the Month during its ...
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SMC library hosts honors program showcase
DOWAGIAC — The Fred L. Mathews Library on Southwestern Michigan College’s campus is decked out with posters ready ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 867,341 cases, 18,338 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,521 COVID-19 cases and 255 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: April 30-May 3
April 30 9:50 a.m. – Hamilton, alarm 11:25 a.m. – Lester, lost property 12:16 p.m. – Matthews/Dailey, assist ...
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DUS honors retiring faculty, staff members
DOWAGIAC — A group of retiring Dowagiac Union Schools educators were honored this week for their years of ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way has crafted another unique experience to acknowledge the generosity of donors and the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 865,349 cases, 18,239 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,521 COVID-19 cases and 255 deaths, according to the ...
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SMCAA celebrates Community Action Month
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This year Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency commemorates 39 years of helping families throughout southwest ...
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2021-22 Strengthening Schools grant cycle open
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Strengthening Schools Grant program. For ...
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Chase leads to the capture of larceny suspects
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Two individuals have been arrested, and police are requesting charges on a third, following a ...
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LMC supports Biden’s plan for free community college
BENTON HARBOR — A White House proposal has community colleges around the country in a state of excitement. ...
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Mobile medical unit providing free ultrasound, STD testing
DOWAGIAC — The Pregnancy Helpline of Three Rivers is bringing free services to Dowagiac women through its mobile ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: April 30-May2
Friday, April 30 9:50 a.m. — 300 Block Hamilton, alarm 11:25 a.m. — 200 Block Lester, lost property ...
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Dowagiac National Guard Hosts Food Truck Muster
DOWAGIAC — Stomachs were filled Wednesday night as the Michigan Army National Guard’s Dowagiac Armory hosted its inaugural ...
