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Cass County Board of Commissioners approves substance abuse funding, new records system
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners were back to business approving new items of business Thursday. ...
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Pedestrian killed in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A pedestrian was killed in a car accident Thursday in Porter Township, according to the ...
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DUS October students of the month announced
DOWAGIAC — Parents and families flocked to Dowagiac Middle School Monday to see their children recognized by the ...
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Four Winds Casinos to remain open with COVID-19 precautions
DOWAGIAC — The slots will go on at Four Winds Casino in Dowagiac. The casino franchise, with locations ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties have reported new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the ...
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Pokagon Band to host virtual Art Extravaganza
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Art Extravaganza is going virtual. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland changes COVID-19 testing criteria
ST. JOSEPH – Due to increasing demand for COVID-19 testing and a nationwide shortage of supplies, Spectrum Health ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 277,806 cases, 8,190 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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SMC Board of Trustees updated on COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — At its regular monthly meeting, conducted remotely Monday night via Zoom, the Southwestern Michigan College Board ...
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SMCAS taking increased precautions amid increasing COVID-19 rates
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Personal protection equipment is just one of the many layers of precaution the emergency responders ...
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Area man arrested for possession of meth, stolen property
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — An area man is in custody following an investigation by Cass County detectives Tuesday. The ...
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COA suspends some activities for remainder of year due to COVID
CASS COUNTY — With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan reaching record highs, ...
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SMC staff, students give back during annual Rake a Difference campaign
CASS COUNTY — Three Southwestern Michigan College teams totaling 12 people Nov. 12 joined hundreds of area volunteers ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported one new COVID-19 death, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Dowagiac Christmas parade canceled
DOWAGIAC — A beloved holiday tradition has become the newest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dowagiac’s 30th annual Candlelight ...
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Area bars, restaurants prepare for second dine-in closure
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The pandemic pendulum continues to swing, leaving some Michigan restaurant owners in dire straits. In ...
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SMC unveils updated designs for mascot
DOWAGIAC — Ronnie Roadrunner has returned to Southwestern Michigan College. In conjunction with SMC rejoining the National Junior ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools to move K-8 students to distance learning Nov. 23
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to move K-8 students to distance learning next ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Southwest Michigan continues to see cases climb
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following new state COVID-19 orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported rises ...
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Cass County Courts suspends jury trials, in person hearings due to COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Chief Judge Susan L. Dobrich announced Monday that the Cass County Courts have suspended jury trials ...
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Niles MSP Post hosting “Stuff a Blue Goose” event
NILES — The Michigan State Police Niles post is working with Mosaic’s Wonderland Toy Store, Helping Hands of ...
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Cass County extends Toys for Tots sign ups
CASS COUNTY — Cass County is extending its sign up dates for its annual Toys for Tots program, ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland welcomes new internal medicine physician
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently welcomed Rashmi D’Mello, MD, an allergist and immunologist, to the medical ...
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MDHHS issues three-week order restricting gatherings, schools, restaurants, more
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order to take place for ...
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Two killed in Marcellus Township crash
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — Two area residents were killed in a car crash Saturday in Marcellus Township. Sheriff Richard ...
