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196 SMC students named to honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to the president’s list for the September-December 2021 fall semester. ...
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Dowagiac Schools announce Thursday closure
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District announced late Wednesday that all district schools will be closed Thursday, ...
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Keeler Township remembers late building inspector
KEELER TOWNSHIP — The Keeler Township Board of Trustees meeting opened with a moment of silence Tuesday evening. ...
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United Way seeks applicants for annual scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One area organization is looking to recognize students who have given back to their communities. ...
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United Federal Credit Union staff ‘Pay It Forward’ to help charities, families across Midwest
ST. JOSEPH — United Federal Credit Union donated more than $13,400 to local families and organizations in Michigan, ...
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Ice Time to celebrate 25 years this February
DOWAGIAC — A community-favorite festival will be celebrating a milestone next month. While this winter has been unseasonably ...
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Dowagiac man in stable condition following Tuesday morning shooting
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that injured a Dowagiac man. Director of ...
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Dowagiac man injured in Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was sent to the hospital Tuesday following a crash in Pokagon Township, ...
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United Way seeks applications for Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan is now accepting applications for its annual Volunteer United Youth ...
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Omicron variant identified in Van Buren County
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has notified Van Buren/Cass District Health Department ...
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Honor Credit Union welcomes Beth Anderson as community assistant VP
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently welcome Beth Anderson as community assistant vice president for southwest Michigan. ...
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Leader Publications counts down the top 10 stories of 2021 for Dowagiac, Cassopolis
Before southwest Michigan puts 2021 in the rearview, Leader Publications is looking back at its top 10 stories ...
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Pokagon citizen honors nearly 500 fallen officers with Christmas Eve vigil
BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. — After being shot in the line of duty years ago, one Pokagon Band citizen ...
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MDHHS, MDE send letter to school superintendents; urges schools to take measures upon return from winter breaks
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Education are sending a ...
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Daughter of longest-serving Dowagiac postmaster retires after 37 years with USPS
DOWAGIAC — After nearly four decades and hundreds of thousands of miles driven, one local woman has delivered ...
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Dowagiac city manager talks busy 2021, looks ahead to future
DOWAGIAC – The year 2021 was an eventful one for the city of Dowagiac. From new businesses opening, ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Dec. 22-29
Dec. 22 9:41 a.m. — 100 Block Sherwood, larceny complaint 10:19 a.m. — 300 Block Beckwith, general assist ...
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Cass County welcomes new judge
CASSOPOLIS — A new judge is stepping up to the bench in Cass County. Monday, an investiture ceremony ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass District Library hosts gingerbread workshop
CASSOPOLIS — Just before Christmas last week, the Cass District Library got area residents into the Christmas spirit. ...
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Three hurt in two-vehicle crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A Vandalia man, along with a White Pigeon woman and her child were injured in ...
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Man injured in tractor accident in Newberg Township
NEWBERG TOWNSHIP — A man was injured following a tractor crash on Christmas Eve, according to the Cass ...
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PHOTO STORY: Feed the Hungry campaign raises more than $40,000 for local food banks
DOWAGIAC — The 12th annual C. Wimberley Feed the Hungry campaign began with flashing lights and sirens, and ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Dec. 20-21
Dec. 20 9:55 a.m. — Police Department, assist other agency 9:57 a.m. — Police Department, assist other agency ...
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Girl Scout troop gives back to Cass County COA
DOWAGIAC — A new group is giving back in Cass County. There is a new Girl Scout Troop ...
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Dowagiac resident organizes gift donation for Timbers of Cass County residents
DOWAGIAC — One Dowagiac resident worked with local businesses throughout the holiday season to ensure the area’s seniors ...
