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SMC trustees give president positive first performance review
DOWAGIAC — At its first regular 2021 meeting Wednesday morning in room 2109 of the David C. Briegel ...
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Dowagiac resident marks centennial birthday
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident will soon be joining the centenarian club. Lois Fox, of Forest Glen Assisted ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 533,602 cases, 13,701 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Friday, Cass County reported 3,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths, according to the Michigan ...
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Ronda Sullivan to lead DUS board
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated Sullivan was the first woman of color to serve as ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Cass and Van Buren counties reported new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, according to the Michigan Department ...
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Cass County 4-H encourages seniors to apply for scholarship
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County 4-H youth still have time to apply for a scholarship that could give them ...
Education
Brent Brewer appointed to DUS school board
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and he is a familiar face in the ...
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Fitness organizations gear up for reopening of indoor activities
DOWAGIAC — Area fitness organizations received good news from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Wednesday afternoon press conference. The Michigan ...
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SMC mourns former college president
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College flags are flying at half-mast to mourn the passing of President Emeritus David C. ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 528,306 cases, 13,533 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 9,368 COVID-19 cases and 194 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac murderer held without bond
DOWAGIAC — A woman accused of killing her boyfriend last week at a Dowagiac apartment complex is being ...
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New MDHHS epidemic order allows indoor group exercise, non-contact sports
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its epidemic order today to allow re-opening ...
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‘Heart of Cook’ now offering 2021 grants
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Grant applications are again available for “The Heart of Cook” foundation fund. “The Heart of ...
Business
New Dowagiac store feels embraced by community
DOWAGIAC — Business has been good to Elizabeth Cuadros. Cuadros, owner of Diva’s Fashion & More, 56044 M-51 ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports four new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported four new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education elects new president
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education underwent a change in leadership Monday evening. Ronda Sullivan ...
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Wayne Township, Road Commission reach street improvement agreement
DOWAGIAC — A local municipality is calling on the Cass County Road Commission for help. The Dowagiac City ...
Giving
Cass County Council on Aging awarded grant from Pokagon Fund
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization will be able to provide free meals to senior community members thanks to ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 523,618 cases, 13,401 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan reported an increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths over the weekend, according to the ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Jan. 8-10
Friday, Jan. 8 8 a.m. — 100 block of Main, parking violation 10:25 a.m. — 300 block of ...
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Dowagiac murder victim identified
DOWAGIAC — Law enforcement has released the name of a Dowagiac man who was shot to death last ...
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Pokagon water specialist meets with Rotary
DOWAGIAC — Water was the topic at hand at the Dowagiac Rotary Club’s weekly meeting Thursday via Zoom. ...
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Elkhart man sentenced on drug charges in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Friday, an Elkhart man was sentenced to jail for possession of methamphetamines. Trevor Benard Niedert, 29, ...
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Suspects identified in Dowagiac murder
DOWAGIAC — Two suspects connected to a Dowagiac murder have been identified and charged by the Cass County ...
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Benton Harbor man with history of assaultive behavior sentenced to a year in Cass County Jail
CASSOPOLIS – A Benton Harbor man with a history of assaultive behavior was sentenced to a year in ...
