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Cass County adds new attractions to Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County’s history and connection to the Underground Railroad were recently recognized at the national level. ...
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Sister Lakes Brewing Company joins movement prioritizing mental health
SISTER LAKES — May is Mental Health Month and a local brewery will be crafting beer for the ...
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Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac to host annual Fourth of July fireworks
DOWAGIAC — The fireworks show will go on this upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The Young Professionals of ...
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Dowagiac man injured in crash on Middle Crossing Road
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was injured when a truck struck a large tree Thursday afternoon, ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: April 26-28
Monday, April 26 7:20 a.m. — W. Prairie Ronde/N. Paul, traffic complaint 10:52 a.m. — Hamilton Square Apts, ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 837,514 cases, 17,575 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,168 COVID-19 cases and 249 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac man injured in Wayne Township crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was injured Thursday in a Wayne Township crash, according to the Cass ...
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Dowagiac entrepreneur developing new short-term rental property
DOWAGIAC — Desmond Lathan has been a busy man the past seven months. The Chicago real estate associate ...
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New Dowagiac health clinic aims to be one-stop destination for community
DOWAGIAC — Local residents now have a new place to go to obtain the health care they need. ...
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Cass County Public Transportation seeks input on transit needs
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County is taking a deeper look into its residents’ transportation needs. Cass County Public Transportation, ...
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LMC to hold drive-in/drive-thru commencement Saturday
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College graduates will celebrate this year’s commencement ceremony in-person, although not in the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties have reported new COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department moves to new Van Buren facility
VAN BUREN COUNTY — In fall 2019, Van Buren/Cass District Health Department and Van Buren Intermediate School District ...
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SMC responds to Michigan HB 4401
DOWAGIAC — A new proposed state funding strategy could affect local community colleges. Last week, the Michigan House ...
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Propaganda Pizza owners to purchase former Zeke’s Restaurant site
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article erroneously listed a South Bend brewery as being owned by Haunt ...
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Elkhart woman killed in Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — An Elkhart woman was killed Monday in a Milton Township crash, according to the Cass ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 825,844 cases, 17,324 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to see rising COVID-19 cases, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates Pokagon Band’s new Benton Harbor health clinic
BENTON HARBOR — “Mshkiki” is the Potawatomi word for medicine, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is doing ...
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Dowagiac man sentenced to probation on drug, assault charges
A Dowagiac man chose probation and jail over a straight jail term after pleading guilty to drug and ...
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Local short-term rentals begin to bounce back from pandemic crunch
DOWAGIAC — The year 2020 was a harrowing time for Ted Gogol and his family. Gogol, co-owner of ...
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Historic Mill Pond, Heddon company continue to cast lures of nostalgia over Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Known by many as the place where James Heddon conceived his idea for his world-famous fishing ...
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Parolee heading back to jail on firearms charge
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man already on parole will spend the next year in jail after being sentenced ...
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Dowagiac Rotary Club learns about Dark Sky Park
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Rotary Club was seeing stars during its weekly meeting Thursday at Front Street Crossing, ...
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Local restaurants, hospitality industry struggle to find employees amid pandemic
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Bold letters sit in windows and on signs at many restaurants in the southwest Michigan ...
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Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 11 a.m. April 9 to 3 p.m. Thursday in Dowagiac. ...
