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Dowagiac Police Log: March 15-25
Monday, March 15 6:20 a.m. — 100 block of Chestnut, alarm — unfounded 7:12 a.m. 500 block of ...
Education
Great Start Collaborative to host training on diversity, equity
CASSOPOLIS — One area organization is putting its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom at ...
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2021 Cass County Fair to take place Aug. 1-7
CASSOPOLIS — After having to cancel in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Cass County’s most ...
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Silver Creek Township Planning Commission votes to bring in experts to consult on short term rental ordinance
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Action regarding a potential short-term rental ordinance in Silver Creek Township continues to move ...
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Two dead in Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — Two area residents were killed in a house fire Thursday morning. At 6:54 a.m. Thursday morning, ...
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Dowagiac District Library, community members team up for storytime program
DOWAGIAC — A local librarian is teaming up with members of the community to encourage children to read. ...
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Miss Dowagiac 2021 pageant canceled due to COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — One of the Dowagiac community’s most time-honored traditions, the Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant, will not take ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 637,645 cases, 15,935 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 11,365 COVID-19 cases and 230 deaths, according to the ...
Business
Sister Lakes Brewing Company to renovate outdoor seating space
SISTER LAKES — A local brewery is making plans to offer permanent outdoor seating for customers to enjoy. ...
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Wanted Dowagiac man arrested in San Antonio
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man wanted on child pornography charges has been arrested, according to the Dowagiac Police ...
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Southwest Michigan students honored for top academic achievement through national community college honor society
LANSING — Local community college students from Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College were ...
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John Seculoff celebrates five-year anniversary with Edward Jones
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac company is recognizing an employee for five years of service. Financial advisors at Edward ...
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Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce to host 20th annual Easter Eggstravaganza
DOWAGIAC — The Easter Bunny is making its safe and socially distanced return to Downtown Dowagiac. The 20th-annual ...
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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 Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Dowagiac City Council approves purchase of section of Zeke’s Restaurant for $95,000
DOWAGIAC — The site of a former downtown Dowagiac restaurant will soon have new ownership. The Dowagiac City ...
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Berrien, Van Buren youth encouraged to partake in 4-H Caps for Benches challenge
Paw Paw — Michigan State University Extension recently announced its 4-H Caps for Benches challenge. Each year $435 ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 629,612 cases, 15,903 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 11,274 COVID-19 cases and 229 deaths, according to the ...
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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday
LANSING — With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming March 21-27 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State ...
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Area fire departments urge caution for spring cleanup burns
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Fire departments across the Berrien and Cass counties were busy over the past weekend responding ...
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Dowagiac woman gets prison for meth, cocaine possession
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac woman already in prison received another prison sentence Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. ...
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Niles man killed in Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was killed in a Silver Creek Township crash Friday evening, according ...
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Elkhart man sentenced to Cass County Jail on meth charges
An Elkhart man was sentenced to 365 days in jail. William C. Tavernier, 63, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty ...
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Dowagiac Rotary Club marches on amid pandemic
DOWAGIAC — Bob Cochrane was working his magic during the Dowagiac Rotary Club’s meeting Thursday at Front Street ...
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Niles man sentenced up to 15 years for standoff with police
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass Circuit Court stemming from a January ...
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Cass County commissioners urge state to allow regional approach for COVID-19 restrictions
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners voted to urge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to take a regional ...
