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Second COVID-19 boosters available to eligible Berrien County residents
BENTON HARBOR — Following updated guidance from the Federal Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
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Scattered showers today, chance of severe weather tonight
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Rain, wind and thunderstorms are on the weather menu for Southwest Michigan Wednesday, according to ...
Community News
Berrien County Election Commission rejects petition language against Niles board members
ST. JOSEPH — A trio of recall petitions targeting three Niles school board members were rejected by the ...
Local Government
Dowagiac to spend $250K on new ‘smart’ electric meters
DOWAGIAC — After the success of a pilot “smart meter” program, a local municipality is preparing to move ...
Community News
City Council approves $103K Riverfront Amphitheater Repairs Project
NILES — A popular outdoor event space will soon be receiving a makeover. The Niles City Council unanimously ...
Community News
New Dowagiac restaurant to use outdoor space behind former Zeke’s
DOWAGIAC — The aroma of smoked meats will soon be wafting through downtown. The Dowagiac City Council on ...
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Proposed ordinance to allow ORVs on Cass County roads
CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road may take on a new meaning if a new proposed ordinance takes ...
Community News
Tuesday forecast: Warmer temperatures and mostly sunny skies
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A bright, sunny day should be on its way today, according to the National Weather ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac man found guilty of child molestation, pornography had ‘scores’ of images, videos of children being assaulted
CASSOPOLIS — It took 12 Cass County jurors just one hour to find a Dowagiac man guilty of 15 ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac hosts 21st annual Easter Eggstravaganza
DOWAGIAC — Much to the delight of local children, the Easter Bunny made his long-awaited return to Dowagiac. ...
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Two already serving prison sentenced Friday on additional charges
CASSOPOLIS — Two men were sentenced who are already in prison Friday in Cass County Court. Mark Kuzmits, ...
News
‘A wrecking crew of self-destruction’: Man steals vintage Mustang, blames meth
CASSOPOLIS — A Marcellus man is going to prison for his role in three separate incidents involving stolen ...
Education
Cass County justice group talks Critical Race Theory, forgiveness
CASS COUNTY — Layered on top of a black and white photograph reads a quote from Dr. Martin ...
Local Government
Cass Commissioners recognize 911 dispatchers, animal control
CASS COUNTY — Local government officials took time to recognize two groups of people ahead of their national ...
Community News
Niles native creates art in solidarity with Ukraine
NILES — The conflict unfolding in Ukraine has inspired a Niles native to take up arms with her ...
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Cass Co. approves raise, pension change for sergeants unit
CASS COUNTY — Contract changes continue to come for union employees in Cass County. The Cass County Board ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Buchanan hosts 14th annual Chili Cook-Off
BUCHANAN — An annual event made its return to downtown Buchanan Thursday night. Back from its COVID-induced hiatus, ...
News
Local entrepreneur, restaurateur team up to open new restaurant in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — Though Earl Williams has spent the last 12 years making a home with his family in ...
Community News
Dowagiac Chamber membership coordinator seeks business symbiosis
DOWAGIAC — Symbiosis in nature occurs when organisms form partnerships to create a mutually-beneficial environment ripe for innovation ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Virtual honor flight brings recognition to area veterans
NILES — A local youth organization honored a pair of veterans by allowing them to experience the nation’s ...
Community News
Moose lodge donates toy moose to Dowagiac FD for kids in crisis
DOWAGIAC — Local children in crisis situations will have some much-needed comfort thanks to a local club. Dowagiac ...
Breaking News
Berrien County Sheriff’s investigating inmate death
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a male inmate that occurred at the Berrien ...
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For the love of language: Dowagiac 91-year-old publishes first children’s book
DOWAGIAC — As a child growing up in the 1930s and ’40s, Thelda Mathews was taught to value ...
Education
Teen driving initiative making an impact at Brandywine Community Schools
NILES — “Click it or ticket,” said Click-It Cricket. Strive for a Safer Drive, a teen driving initiative ...
Education
Color, creativity characterize SMC graphic design projects
DOWAGIAC — Outside Southwestern Michigan College’s Mac lab on the Dale A. Lyons Building’s second floor, it’s easy ...
