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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Berrien, Cass counties
NILES — An approaching storm system could bring with it heavy rain and strong winds to Michiana. The ...
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Council on Aging to host annual Senior Health Fair
CASS COUNTY — A local organization will again bring local medical providers to answer questions and provide services ...
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Teachers, community members bring ‘Rival Rock’ to Ross Beatty High School
CASSOPOLIS — The latest addition to Ross Beatty High School’s campus landscape will be hard to miss for ...
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Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park to host performance
VANDALIA — The Cass County Parks and Recreation Department will welcome representatives from the Bradley Settlement Singers and ...
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SMC students complete ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — A group of local college students recently learned what it takes to become a first responder. ...
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PACE of Southwest Michigan celebrates National PACE Month
ST. JOSEPH — September is National PACE Month, celebrating the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The ...
Education
Cassopolis High School kicks off school year with Culture Week
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School kicked off the 2021-2022 academic year in style on Monday. For ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 946,698 cases, 20,257 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 14,721 COVID-19 cases and 283 deaths, according to the ...
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Annual Crop Walk to take place Oct. 3
CASSOPOLIS — An annual fundraiser is returning to Cassopolis in October. The annual Cass County Crop Walk will ...
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Newton House to welcome public Sunday
CASSOPOLIS — A historic home will be open to the public this weekend. The Cass County Historical Commission ...
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Cassopolis nonprofit to host Halloween Sidewalk Sale Sept. 4
CASSOPOLIS — A Cass County nonprofit is aiming to help the community get into the Halloween spirit next ...
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Cass County Council on Aging, Honor Credit Union team up for ice cream social event
DOWAGIAC — The Cass County Council on Aging provided community members with an opportunity to beat the heat ...
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MSP urges Michiganders to prepare for extreme heat
LANSING — With heat indices expected to exceed 100 degrees across much of lower Michigan through Sunday, the ...
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ONE YEAR LATER: Cassopolis brothers happy to be alive following electrocution
CASSOPOLIS – When Austin Francis thinks back to last summer, he finds it hard to believe he is ...
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Southwest Michigan first responder named Michigan EMS Practitioner of the Year
LANSING — On Wednesday, the Michigan EMS Practitioners Association honored Josh Kay of Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance in ...
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Niles, Cassopolis organizations among MEC grantees
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications recently awarded grants to 12 nonprofit organizations across its electric service territory. ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 933,394 cases, 20,123 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,515 COVID-19 cases and 279 deaths, according to the ...
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Cassopolis schools adjust start times due to lack of bus drivers
CASSOPOLIS — A nationwide lack of bus drivers is affecting Cassopolis Public Schools. In a letter sent to ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: United Way event donates 1,000 backpacks to Cass County students
CASSOPOLIS — Nearly 1,000 Cass County children grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are ready to head back to ...
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Honor Credit Union announces 12th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union has announced its 12th annual Teacher Awards. According to brand representatives, Honor ...
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Police pursuit ends in arrest
MASON TOWNSHIP — Police pursuit and Mason Township search warrant investigation has resulted in the arrest of an ...
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Woman injured in early-morning Wayne Township crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac woman was injured when the car she was riding in struck a tree ...
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Area residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Friday in Cass County Court, several area residents were sentenced on drug charges. Sonya Louise Baker, ...
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Multiple departments battling flames at Cassopolis home
CASSOPOLIS — Multiple fire departments are battling flames at a Cassopolis residence. The Central Cass Fire Department was ...
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Dowagiac schools staff member to register as sex offender for inappropriate contact with student
CASSOPOLIS – A former Dowagiac Union Schools staff member was sentenced Friday in Cass County Court for inappropriate ...
