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Old Rugged Cross Church stands tall once more
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A local church nestled in Pokagon Township played host to the debut one of the ...
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Local candy stores enjoying strong Easter holiday sales
DOWAGIAC — Spring has officially “hopped” in candy and chocolate stores around the country. The onset of Easter ...
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Cassopolis woman gets jail for using drugs on probation
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis woman who has continued to use drugs and alcohol while on probation will be ...
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Organic farmer talks crops with Dowagiac Rotary Club
DOWAGIAC — Members of the Dowagiac Rotary Club were treated to a lesson in agriculture Thursday during their ...
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COA celebrates long-term employee
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Council on Aging celebrated the anniversary of a long-term employee this week. Adrienne ...
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Niles man will serve prison for kidnapping, assault
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man who assaulted a woman and was in possession of drugs and weapons last ...
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Police identify victims of Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — Police have identified the victims of a Thursday Dowagiac house fire. Gregory Alan Heron, 36, and ...
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Cass County residents call for Second Amendment sanctuary county
CASSOPOLIS — With new federal gun restrictions looming, some Cass County residents are asking the board of commissioners ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: March 15-25
Monday, March 15 6:20 a.m. — 100 block of Chestnut, alarm — unfounded 7:12 a.m. 500 block of ...
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Great Start Collaborative to host training on diversity, equity
CASSOPOLIS — One area organization is putting its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom at ...
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2021 Cass County Fair to take place Aug. 1-7
CASSOPOLIS — After having to cancel in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Cass County’s most ...
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Silver Creek Township Planning Commission votes to bring in experts to consult on short term rental ordinance
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Action regarding a potential short-term rental ordinance in Silver Creek Township continues to move ...
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Two dead in Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — Two area residents were killed in a house fire Thursday morning. At 6:54 a.m. Thursday morning, ...
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Dowagiac District Library, community members team up for storytime program
DOWAGIAC — A local librarian is teaming up with members of the community to encourage children to read. ...
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Miss Dowagiac 2021 pageant canceled due to COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — One of the Dowagiac community’s most time-honored traditions, the Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant, will not take ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 637,645 cases, 15,935 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 11,365 COVID-19 cases and 230 deaths, according to the ...
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Sister Lakes Brewing Company to renovate outdoor seating space
SISTER LAKES — A local brewery is making plans to offer permanent outdoor seating for customers to enjoy. ...
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Wanted Dowagiac man arrested in San Antonio
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man wanted on child pornography charges has been arrested, according to the Dowagiac Police ...
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Southwest Michigan students honored for top academic achievement through national community college honor society
LANSING — Local community college students from Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College were ...
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John Seculoff celebrates five-year anniversary with Edward Jones
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac company is recognizing an employee for five years of service. Financial advisors at Edward ...
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Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce to host 20th annual Easter Eggstravaganza
DOWAGIAC — The Easter Bunny is making its safe and socially distanced return to Downtown Dowagiac. The 20th-annual ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Dowagiac City Council approves purchase of section of Zeke’s Restaurant for $95,000
DOWAGIAC — The site of a former downtown Dowagiac restaurant will soon have new ownership. The Dowagiac City ...
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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 ...
