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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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MEC asks that customers call before they dig
CASSOPOLIS — Spring has sprung, and many residents are all ready to get to work on their outdoor ...
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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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Blossomtime announces youth parade
ST. JOSEPH — The Blossomtime Festival recently announced it will host its annual Youth Parade for children from ...
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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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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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Vandalia man gets probation for touching women without consent
A Vandalia resident who touched women without their consent received probation and credit for time served Friday in ...
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CASS Coalition launches anti-vaping campaign
CASSOPOLIS — Next month, one Cass County organization is taking a stand against vaping. The CASS Coalition — ...
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Michigan Supreme Court rules on Cassopolis property lawsuit
CASSOPOLIS — The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Cass County Treasurer’s Office in a ...
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Regional nonprofit hosts virtual 5K for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In the U.S., sexual violence impacts more than 40 percent of women in their lifetime, ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan’s director of advocacy chosen for selective statewide advocacy program
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN —Heather Cole, director of advocacy and public innovation at United Way of Southwest Michigan, is one ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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4-H announces alumni, supporters walking challenge
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Area residents will be able to put their steps to good use next month to ...
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Cass County millages on the ballot for May 4
CASS COUNTY — Three Cass County millages will be on the ballot May 4 for a special election. ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 799,140 cases, 16,986 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 12,787 COVID-19 cases and 240 deaths, according to the ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan invites community to honor leaders during National Volunteer Week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This week, one regional organization is honoring its volunteers. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week ...
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Cass County Sheriff’s Office K9 finds home invasion, larceny suspect
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A four-legged Cass County Sheriff’s Office employee located a home invasion suspect following reports of ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 793,881 cases, 16,901 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 12,747 COVID-19 cases and 241 deaths, according to the ...
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Cassopolis to welcome first marijuana dispensary
CASSOPOLIS — A new Cassopolis business has “high” expectations for success. Marijuana dispensary Bud Express LLC, 901 E. ...
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Merritt Elementary hosting pet supply drive for area shelters
NILES – The students at one Niles elementary school are taking action to help animals in need across ...
