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Berrien County announces first COVID-19 related death
BERRIEN COUNTY — A Berrien County resident has died after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Monday, the Berrien County ...
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Emergency child care options to be provided for essential workers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handed down her executive order for “Stay at home, stay safe” ...
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Embezzler sentenced to two to 15 years in prison
CASSOPOLIS — With the Law and Courts Building closed to the public until mid-April, the Circuit Court sentencing ...
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Woodlands Behavioral Health Network urging public to seek health services
CASSOPOLIS — One local public health network wants to remind residents it is still open and offering support ...
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Berrien, Van Buren counties see rise in number COVID-19 cases
MICHIGAN — Two counties in southwest Michigan have seen increased numbers of individuals infected with COVID-19, according to ...
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Cass County Sheriff’s Office employee tests positive for COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — An employee with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Cass ...
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Little Free Libraries stay open for community
DOWAGIAC — With the “stay-at-home” executive order commencing this week, one local Little Free Library wants everyone to ...
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DASAS continues 24/7 advocacy, support during COVID-19
THREE RIVERS — Isolation periods during COVID-19 could create a perfect storm for domestic violence. Deborah Hackworth, the ...
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UFCU offers financial relief to members, community during COVID-19 pandemic
ST. JOSEPH — United Federal Credit Union has launched a Member Assistance Program designed to provide financial relief ...
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Southwest Michigan Cares Fund to support local COVID-19 response
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As the community works through the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, local funders and businesses ...
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MDE to request federal waiver for child nutrition programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Education announced Wednesday it will request a federal waiver of statutory and ...
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Cass County confirms first case of COVID-19
CASS COUNTY — Cass County officials announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the area. Thursday, the ...
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Area museums provide online content for students, residents
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Statewide mandates have closed nonessential business and schools throughout the state in response to the ...
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Residents donate time, materials to help fill medical supply shortage
DOWAGIAC — Monday afternoon before a state “stay home” order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer went into effect, Dowagiac ...
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American Red Cross still seeking donations amid coronavirus
DOWAGIAC — James Lanning has worked for the American Red Cross for more than 10 years. During his ...
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Sister Lakes celebrates small-town solidary
SISTER LAKES — Saturday, when the 6 o’clock whistle goes off, Julie Bovenizer will be on Round Lake ...
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SpartanNash installs sneeze guards
GRAND RAPIDS — SpartanNash announced Tuesday it had begun installing 1,420 36-inch square, clear plexiglass sneeze guards at ...
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MSP answers FAQs related to ‘stay home’ order
MICHIGAN — Following Monday’s “stay home” order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to slow the spread of COVID-19, ...
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First positive case of COVID-19 identified in Van Buren County
HARTFORD — COVID-19 has officially reached Van Buren County. Tuesday, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department was notified ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools offering virtual read-aloud series
DOWAGIAC — Just because schools are no longer meeting in person does not mean that students’ literacy improvement ...
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Dowagiac City Council meeting canceled, bills still paid
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s council chambers on the second floor of city hall lacked the usual discussion of a ...
Education
School lunch programs still a go
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Despite a stay at home order handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, families in southwest ...
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Dowagiac suspends utility disconnections for non-payments
DOWAGIAC — To offer relief for residents who may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, the city of ...
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Dowagiac retail owners react to stay-at-home order
DOWAGIAC — When Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a stay-at-home order Monday the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce ...
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Local churches turn to virtual services in the wake of coronavirus concerns
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Last Sunday, Dowagiac’s First United Methodist Church Pastor Chris Momany began his day like he ...
