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Dowagiac police log — May 10-11

May 10 8 a.m. — 600 block Riverside, general assistance      10:50 a.m. — 400 block Michigan, ...

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Businesses to collect food for United Way Christmas in June

United Way of Southwest Michigan’s annual Christmas in June food drive for local pantries has kicked off, and ...

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Lafontaine Quartet participates in the annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition

DOWAGIAC — As part of the Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, the Lafontaine Quartet performed for the festival’s second ...

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Reenactor tells stories of Civil War care packages from home

In a black and white drawing, Civil War soldiers are depicted swarming a care package in a wooden ...

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Transit Authority performs for Dogwood

A small but enthusiastic crowd was taken back to the 1970s and early 1980s by the music of ...

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Multiple bands to perform at Niles summer concerts

Last year, Niles resident Caryn Adler helped to revive a summer-long series of concerts in Riverfront Park, drawing ...

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Florida man dies in semi versus passenger vehicle crash Thursday

A 58-year-old man died in a semi versus passenger vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Oronoko Township, according to ...

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City of Niles Fire Department seeking candidates for fire training programs

Those who have ever heard emergency sirens race past their block and wondered where they were going or ...

Education

SMC Faculty of the Year speaks at the induction of Phi Theta Kappa

Instructor Jim Benak spoke April 26 at Mathews Conference West on Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus at the ...

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United Way volunteer opportunities

Each week, United Way of Southwest Michigan releases a list of volunteer opportunities in the southwest Michigan area. ...

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MEC opens grant applications for local educators

An opportunity for educators to apply for grants to support classroom needs is now open.

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Dowagiac police log — May 8-10

May 8 7 a.m. — 200 block of N. Front, alarm – unfounded 8:40 a.m. — W. Railroad/E. ...

Education

Ring Lardner student awarded in art contest

Brady Reichanadter, an eighth-grade student at Ring Lardner Middle School, won a Chromebook for his artwork earlier this ...

Education

Niles High School student with visual impairment excels in, outside classroom

Brenna Williams was 11 years old when she got some life-changing news during a routine eye checkup.

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Dowagiac Post Office to participate in nationwide food drive Saturday

Despite unfavorable weather Thursday morning, Dowagiac postal carriers stood outside in the rain to draw attention to a ...

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Volunteers advocate for people to donate to Pennies for Patients

Thursday afternoon, volunteers Joan Schmidt and Henrietta Hein were stationed at St. John’s United Church of Christ to ...

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Rotary hears presentation of Jones Area Conservation Plan

Thursday, members of the Dowagiac Rotary Club learned more about land conservation efforts in Cass County.

Education

Spectrum Health president leads SMC commencement

Be engaged. Be inspired. Be loving.

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BBB warns businesses about fake T-shirt sponsorship offer

The Better Business Bureau serving western Michigan is warning businesses about a company soliciting sponsorships claiming they are ...

Education

Buchanan Community Schools District deems school threat unfounded

Buchanan Community School District officials investigated a report of a student threatening a school shooting and found the ...

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Niles police log — April 29-May 1

April 29 12:43 a.m. — Clay/Market, traffic stop 12: 59 a.m. — N. Second/Grant, assist 1:17 a.m. — ...

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Ross Beatty High School announces highest ranking seniors

CASSOPOLIS — With the turn of a tassel, four years of hard work and determination will be rewarded ...

Newsletter Cassopolis

Commissioners recognize medical care facility

CASSOPOLIS — With a large round of applause, one local facility was recognized by the Cass County Board ...

Cass County

Woodlands celebrates National Mental Health Awareness Month

CASSOPOLIS — Despite gloomy skies and rain Tuesday afternoon, several employees and community members trekked onto the wet ...

Berrien County

Berrien County Cancer Services to host Pennies for Patients

NILES — A penny may not seem like much, but to the Berrien County Cancer Service, every cent ...

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