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Blue Dart Art’s Art in The Park exhibition rescheduled
DOWAGIAC — Blue Dart Art’s second annual Art in The Park Exhibition — originally scheduled for Tuesday — ...
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Three teens injured in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — Three teenagers were injured in a Saturday crash in Porter Township, according to the Cass ...
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Michigan Works! to host recruitment workshop
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 2,100 jobs open in southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren ...
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Motor carrier officers to participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
LANSING — This week, motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be ...
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Cassopolis man injured in motorcycle crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis man was injured in a weekend motorcycle crash, according to the Cass County ...
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Dowagiac man sentenced to prison following home invasion
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is heading to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Court. JB ...
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One year after COVID hiatus, Fitch Camp makes triumphant return
DOWAGIAC — The sounds of children splashing in the lake and basketballs bouncing on the concrete court were ...
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Three injured in Pokagon Township hit and run
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — Three Michiana residents were sent to the hospital after a hit and run crash Friday ...
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Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac gearing up for third annual Paddling Poker Run
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is offering community members a scenic ride down the Dowagiac River and the ...
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LaGrange Township crash sends one to hospital
LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac woman was sent to the hospital following a Thursday crash in LaGrange Township, ...
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United Way launches online platform to engage public in advocating for change, announces success of year’s first advocacy effort
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan launched its new collaborative platform for advocacy, giving the people ...
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SMC announces Laura Odenwald as dance team volunteer coach
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s new dance team coach has journeyed from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: June 30-July 6
June 30 7:48 a.m. – Borgess Lee Memorial, general assist 10:30 a.m. – Front, suspicious situation 11:05 a.m. ...
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Blue Dart Art to host second Art in The Park exhibition
CASS COUNTY — A local nonprofit is preparing to showcase classical art to the community. Blue Dart Art ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass District Library hosts Big Truck Day
CASSOPOLIS — This week, area children got behind the wheel of some of Cass County’s largest vehicles. Wednesday, ...
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Cass Area Artists to host second Cass County Regional Gallery exhibit
CASSOPOLIS — A regional art exhibit will return to Cass County next month. The second annual Cass County ...
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Area agencies see increase in traffic citations over the Fourth of July weekend
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — For many, the Fourth of July weekend brought family gatherings, fireworks and general merriment. However, ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 895,395 cases, 19,775 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,967 COVID-19 cases and 274 deaths, according to the ...
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Sister Lakes Fire Department’s Fourth of July Bigfoot Parade, BBQ fundraiser raises $12,000
SISTER LAKES — A local fire department had a Fourth of July weekend to remember. The Sister Lakes ...
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New marketing reps prepared to help Berrien, Cass County advertisers
NILES — Leader Publications has welcomed two new marketing professionals to its team. Jennifer Bounds, who has been ...
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Dowagiac Summer in the City Festival returns July 16-17
DOWAGIAC – Next week, as the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce rolls out this community’s first festival since ...
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Cass District Library hosts pillow craft workshop
CASSOPOLIS — Last week, Cass County residents were able to bring a smiling avocado to life. Last week, ...
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PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Fire Department hosts annual corn, sausage roast
DOWAGIAC — Before Fourth of July fireworks took to the skies last weekend, Dowagiac community members came together ...
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Mason Township man injured in hit-and-run
MASON TOWNSHIP — A Mason Township man was injured in a hit-and-run, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ...
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South Bend woman killed in Pokagon Township crash
EDWARDSBURG — A South Bend woman was killed and an Edwardsburg family was injured in a Fourth of ...
