Education
Southwestern Michigan College’s accreditation reaffirmed through 2031
DOWAGIAC — After a thorough review and evaluation process conducted regularly for most colleges and universities throughout the ...
Breaking News:
Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking July 28 to Aug. 4 as Buy Michigan Week
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation marking July 28 to Aug. 4 as Buy Michigan Week. ...
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Roadwork on M-60 near Niles begins Monday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Southwest Michigan drivers can expect delays as roadwork on M-60 begins Monday. The Michigan Department ...
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Spectrum Health requires COVID-19 vaccine for staff, volunteers
GRAND RAPIDS –Spectrum Health has announced that it will require the COVID-19 vaccine for team members, medical staff, ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department recommends masks indoors for all regardless of vaccine status
SOUTHWST MICHIGAN — One area health department is recommending masks for all individuals indoors — regardless of vaccine ...
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Southwest Michigan organizations join forces to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, combat misinformation
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Van Buren/Cass District Health ...
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Dowagiac Police Department gears up for National Night Out event
DOWAGIAC — Community members will soon have an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be ...
Education
Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school ...
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Cass County to host hazardous waste, tire collection
CASSOPOLIS – Residents of Cass County will have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted household wastes and ...
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Caring Circle, Lakeland Homecare to host community open house in Niles
NILES – In honor of the recent expansion and relocation of services to Niles, Caring Circle and Spectrum ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 901,683 cases, 19,902 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,035 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths, according to the ...
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Free Concert Friday caps SMC choir camp
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Performing Arts’ July 25-30 Summer Institute Choir Camp for 16 area high school ...
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Fort St. Joseph Open House returns Aug. 7-8
NILES – The Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House returns this year, as the Western Michigan University Archaeological ...
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City of Dowagiac accepts donation of property for redevelopment
DOWAGIAC — A vacant plot of land will soon become part of the city of Dowagiac’s redevelopment plan. ...
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Buchanan leaders hear community development update, resident tree concerns
BUCHANAN – Economic development and trees were the two main topics at Monday night’s Buchanan City Commission meeting. ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 23-26
July 23 7:13 a.m. – Orchard, suspicious situation 7:21 a.m. – West, assault complaint/suspect arrested 9:40 a.m. – ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles, Dowagiac featured stops in Lemon Rally vehicle race
DOWAGIAC — Residents of both Niles and Dowagiac may have noticed interesting vehicles roll through town on Friday ...
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9-year-old injured in Cass County ATV accident
CASS COUNTY — A child was transported to the hospital this weekend after an ATV accident in Cass ...
Local Government
Mayor presents volunteer with Certificate of Appreciation
NILES — Earlier this summer, Niles residents and visitors were treated to a bit of a makeover in ...
Education
Cassopolis Public Schools superintendent resigns
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools Superintendent Angela Piazza has resigned. The board of education accepted the resignation in ...
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Niles man gets jail, probation on assault-related charges
In Berrien County Court Monday, a man was sentenced to jail and probation for assault-related charges. Jacob Wayne ...
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Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Niles
NILES — Southwest Enforcement Team detectives and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration have concluded a joint investigation ...
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Dowagiac woman gets probation, jail time in Berrien County stolen property case
In a meth and stolen property case heard Monday in Berrien County Court, the victim said that the ...
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SMC ETS ventures back outdoors
DOWAGIAC — After last summer’s homebound Zoom camps, Southwestern Michigan College Educational Talent Search Director Maria Kulka eagerly ...
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Drunk driver sentenced to prison
NILES — An area resident is headed to prison on drunk driving charges after being sentenced Monday in ...
