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PHOTO STORY: Niles teen takes home three first place wins in Cass County Fair youth horse, pony show
CASSOPOLIS — Dalia Awshana has always known her horse, Jimmy, was made for jumping. When the now 19-year-old ...
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Junior Achievement of Berrien, Cass counties announces Tapas on the Green event
BENTON HARBOR — Junior Achievement serving Berrien and Cass Counties is inviting the community to attend Tapas on ...
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PHOTO STORY: NTPA Tractor Pull wows crowd at Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Engines roared as spectators packed the grandstand to see the National Tractor Pullers Association’s Championship Pulling ...
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Cass County Conservation district announces 2020 awards
CASSOPOLIS — One area agency is making up for lost time by formally announcing awards from 2020. The ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 906,538 cases, 19,947 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,110 COVID-19 cases and 282 deaths, according to the ...
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PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac’s Stockwell named champion swine showman at Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Brianna Stockwell was all smiles at the Cass County Fair on Tuesday. The Dowagiac native took ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles’ Tharp wins Cass County Youth Dairy Show
CASSOPOLIS — Mary Tharp’s cow Valentine holds a special place in her heart. “I named her Valentine because ...
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Dowagiac man gets jail time for assaulting brother-in-law
NILES — A Dowagiac man is going to be spending more time in jail after being sentenced in ...
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Cassopolis teen wins sheep showman overall, grand overall market
CASSOPOLIS – After last year’s cancelation, the Cass County Fair is back in full swing with 4-H animal ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair names royal court
CASSOPOLIS — A new monarchy is in town — just in time for the 2021 Cass County Fair. ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair kicks off with opening ceremonies, parade
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in two years, the Cass County Fair grandstand was alive with cheering ...
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Cass County Fair grand marshals are longtime advocates of the fair
CASSOPOLIS — Jim Bogue remembers it like it was yesterday. As a young child growing up down the ...
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Fair organizers excited for fair after 2020 cancellation
CASSOPOLIS — Every day, Cass County Fair President Brian Kuemin walks outside and is reminded that fair week ...
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Fair guests in for a treat with main grounds entertainment
CASSOPOLIS — Some of the world’s largest land mammals will be taking the center stage this year at ...
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COA’s Meals on Wheels program seeks delivery volunteers
CASSOPOLIS —The Cass County Council on Aging is seeking volunteers to make deliveries to seniors in need. According ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines at the Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Public health will be taking a front seat at the Cass County Fair this year. In ...
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Law enforcement, state leaders warn residents to be aware of rental scams
VANDALIA — On July 19, Vandalia resident Bianca May heard a knock on her door. On the other ...
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Southwest Michigan thrift stores seeing sharp increase in donations
NILES — Clothes are flying onto the shelves of resale stores across the country, and southwest Michigan is ...
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Salvation Army welcomes new majors
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army recently welcomed two new employees in Majors Nic and Jodi Montgomery. Nic ...
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Roadwork on M-60 near Niles begins Monday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Southwest Michigan drivers can expect delays as roadwork on M-60 begins Monday. The Michigan Department ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department recommends masks indoors for all regardless of vaccine status
SOUTHWST MICHIGAN — One area health department is recommending masks for all individuals indoors — regardless of vaccine ...
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Southwest Michigan organizations join forces to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, combat misinformation
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Van Buren/Cass District Health ...
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Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school ...
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Cass County to host hazardous waste, tire collection
CASSOPOLIS – Residents of Cass County will have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted household wastes and ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 901,683 cases, 19,902 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,035 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths, according to the ...
