Education
SMC students accepted into American Sociological Association honors program
DOWAGIAC — Two Southwestern Michigan College students, Rebecca Franklin and Abbey Churney, have been accepted for this summer’s ...
Breaking News
Second COVID-19 death reported in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY — A second COVID-19 related death has been reported by the Berrien County Health Department. As ...
Education
Dowagiac Fine Art Boosters invites community to participate in talent show
DOWAGIAC — Amid social distancing and stay at home orders, one Dowagiac art organization is still looking to ...
News
Lewis Cass ISD pulls together for distant learning
CASS COUNTY — As school systems were informed Thursday that classes would not be reuniting for the remainder ...
News
Dr. T.K. Lawless Park now a Michigan Dark-Sky Preserve
VANDALIA — Cass County Parks’ Dark-Sky campaign can add another win to its count. Recently, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
News
Cass County Commissioners reschedule meeting
CASSOPOLIS — A teleconference meeting of the Cass County Board of Commissioner was over as soon as it ...
News
Area resident sentenced on drugs, weapons charges
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man is going to spend more time in jail after being sentenced on drug ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Southwest Michigan COVID-19 cases increase
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to rise in southwest Michigan. As of 3 p.m. Friday, ...
News
Caruso’s continues to offer sweets, eats during COVID-19 closures
One local candy and soda shop that survived during the Great Depression is now hopeful it will continue ...
Education
SMC student named Miss Agriculture 2020 — Rhode Island
Agriculture for Andrea “Andie” Lee began as soon as she could walk.
Breaking News
Van Buren County reports first COVID-19 death
VAN BUREN COUNTY — The death toll of COVID-19 continues to rise, with another death reported in southwest Michigan ...
Education
Gov. Whitmer closes schools for the remainder of the year
LANSING — Michigan students will not be returning to school this year. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive ...
News
Local animal control services urge owners to have plans
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Michigan, local animal control services and shelters remain ...
Business
Funeral homes offer alternative services in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — When the family of the late Charles “Chuck” Dill celebrated his life Monday, the room ...
News
Four Winds Casinos reschedule several concerts due to COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos recently announced several concerts that were postponed at ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties see uptick in COVID-19 patients
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to rise in southwest Michigan. As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, ...
News
Berrien, Cass County commissioners hosting teleconference meetings
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Because of concerns over COVID-19, the social distancing ordered by Governor Whitmer and in compliance ...
Business
Dowagiac restaurants rally to stay open
DOWAGIAC — When Cindy Brosnan, co-owner of Round Oak Revisited and Philo’s Pub, heard restaurants would be allowed ...
News
Dowagiac artist moves classes to virtual during COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — Like other aspects of life during COVID-19, art is continuing to evolve, but for one local ...
News
Area Agency on Aging honors COVID 19 home-care heroes
ST. JOSEPH — Right now, as many work from home and find new books and Netflix shows to ...
News
Million Meal Challenge will help feed the hungry during COVID-19 crisis
LANSING — The COVID-19 crisis has prompted mandated school closures and idled workers, dramatically increasing the need for ...
News
SMC extends online classes through the end of spring semester
DOWAGIAC — Students at one southwest Michigan community college will not be seeing the inside of a classroom ...
Breaking News
First Cass County resident dies as a result of COVID-19
CASS COUNTY — The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed a life in Cass County. The first death of a ...
Education
Junior Achievement provides at-home resources
NILES — In response to recent school closures, Junior Achievement is now providing free online resources to students, ...
News
Sororities make donation to Fitch Camp in spite of canceled soup fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Despite the cancellation of an annual fundraiser, one local sorority was shocked by how supportive the ...
