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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 ...
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MDHHS expands capacity at outdoor stadiums, arenas; increases testing to protect youth in sports
LANSING – On Friday morning, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order, allowing ...
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Dowagiac Union High School moving to distance learning starting Friday
Due to the number of students testing positive for COVID-19, and some staff needing to be quarantined, Dowagiac ...
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Mishawaka woman injured in Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A Mishawaka woman was injured in a Milton Township crash, according to the Cass County ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: March 10-17
Wednesday, March 10 7:45 a.m. — 29000 block of Amerihost, general assist 9:45 a.m. — 300 block of ...
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First United Methodist to host annual rummage sale after a year of canceled events
DOWAGIAC — After a year of canceled events, organizers at a Dowagiac church are ready to get back ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 615,792 10,580 cases, 15,810 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 11,102 COVID-19 cases and 229 deaths, according to the ...
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COA to host drive-thru Easter dinner
CASSOPOLIS — The Easter bunny will be hopping through one Cass County organization during an upcoming drive-thru dinner ...
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Sister Lakes bike, walking trail in development
SISTER LAKES — A local nonprofit organization is working on a plan that will bring Sister Lakes and ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools’ February Students Of The Month announced
The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s February Students of the Month during its meeting ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 612,628 10,580 cases, 15,810 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 11,048 COVID-19 cases and 229 deaths, according to the ...
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Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local charitable programs
BUCHANAN – One area organization recently granted more than $70,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools approves graduation adjustments for 2020-21 academic year
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School seniors eagerly awaiting graduation received some help from the board of education. ...
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SMC Virtual Career Showcase to be hosted March 19
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Virtual Career and Program Showcase will take place four times online on March ...
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Cass County Parks to hosts annual ‘Spring Egg-stravaganza’
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission and The Friends of the Cass County Parks will ...
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Miss Dowagiac Lynsie Stolpe reflects on past year
DOWAGIAC — As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, at month’s end Lynsie Stolpe will ...
