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Dowagiac’s Summer in the City Festival returns July 16-17
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most beloved festivals is returning this summer. As the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Dowagiac schools join class-action lawsuit against Juul
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools is taking legal action to address underage vaping. During a special meeting Tuesday, ...
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State senator presents Sister Lakes shop with Small Business of the month award
LANSING — State Sen. Kim LaSata on Tuesday announced JD’s Marina, of Watervliet and Sister Lakes, to be ...
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SMC announces spring 2021 president’s, dean’s lists
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College recently released the lists of students named to its spring 2021 president’s and ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 888,581 cases, 19,176 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,835 COVID-19 cases and 267 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: May 26-27
May 26 8:58 a.m. – Edwards, assist Cass County sheriff’s office 11:54 a.m. – Timbers of Cass County, ...
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PHOTO STORY: Memorial Day festivities return to Dowagiac with ceremony, parade
DOWAGIAC — A ceremony not seen since 2019 made its welcome return on Monday. In what was the ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan launches Summer Stock Up food drive for local pantries
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Kellogg Company and its charitable fund as a primary driver, United Ways across Michigan ...
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Elkhart man pleads guilty to home invasion near Dowagiac
In Cass Court Friday, Aaron James Olbrys, 33, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty to first-degree home invasion and conspiracy ...
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Dowagiac Rotary discusses international project
DOWAGIAC — Thursday’s Dowagiac Rotary Club meeting at 227 S. Front St. was an international affair. Elias Thomas ...
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Dowagiac resident enjoys return to ‘Jeopardy!’ stage
DOWAGIAC — When the stage lights come on, Jennifer Quail rises to the occasion. The Dowagiac resident and ...
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Sister Lakes ice cream parlor unveils new coffee bar, renovations
SISTER LAKES — A historic local business learned some new tricks that it was eager to show off ...
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Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest winners announced
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest’s results are in, and a pair of local poets stood above ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,809 ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: May 24-25
May 24 9:46 a.m. – Front/Sheldon, traffic stop 10:00 a.m. – Center, general assist 10:41 a.m. – Riverside/Dogwood, ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 886,118, 19,031 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,802 COVID-19 cases and 264 deaths, according to the ...
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Faced with possibility of closure, Dowagiac nonprofit asks for community support
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac nonprofit is asking the community for support after learning it is at risk of ...
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Cass County 4-H to host market animal workshop
CASS COUNTY – The Cass County 4-H Program will be hosting “Making the Most of Your Market Animal ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 885,319, 19,019 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,779 COVID-19 cases and 264 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac Summer Concert Series returns June 3
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
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SMC graduates 20-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — On May 15, Southwestern Michigan College welcomed 20 new nurses to America’s largest healthcare profession with ...
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Heritage Southwest ISD granted pre-Labor Day start waiver
CASS COUNTY — The Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, formerly Lewis Cass ISD, was given the go-ahead by ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: May 19-24
May 19 2:51 p.m. – Front, private property hit and run crash 5:47 p.m. – Borgess Lee Memorial, ...
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Local businesses navigate CDC mask update
NILES — Recent announcements from local and national governments regarding masks has business owners across the country deciding ...
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Former Niles resident must register as sex offender after contacting teen online
CASSOPOLIS – A former Niles resident was sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court Friday to probation and must ...
