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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan sees 117,406 cases, 6,665 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 case numbers rose of the weekend in the state of Michigan. Berrien County reported 1,624 confirmed cases and 72 related deaths ... Read more
10 hours ago by Staff Report.
Dowagiac City Council authorizes loans for sanitary sewer improvements
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s aging sewer system will soon be receiving a much-needed facelift. The Dowagiac City Council recently approved resolutions authorizing $5 million and $5.17 ... Read more
10 hours ago by Max Harden.
Local organization hosts voter registration, cookout
NILES — A table with hot dog toppings and chips sat welcoming curious visitors to an event in East Side Park on Saturday. Music over ... Read more
12 hours ago by Christina Clark.
Michigan Works! announces support for front line workers
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is on a mission to help southwest Michigan frontline pandemic workers make informed decisions about their ... Read more
13 hours ago by Submitted.
Sept. 21 Dowagiac weather report
DOWAGIAC — Temperatures will undergo a gradual moderating trend this week. High temps are expected to reach into the 70s for most of the week ... Read more
15 hours ago by Staff Report.
Michigan Teen Safe Driving program enters 10th year
LANSING — Students at every Michigan high school have the opportunity to help make their fellow teens better drivers by participating in this year’s Strive ... Read more
15 hours ago by Submitted.
Free virtual cancer symposium open to providers, public
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland and the Marie Yeager Cancer Center are inviting area providers and the community to gather next week to discuss ... Read more
16 hours ago by Submitted.
Niles Community Schools’ remote platform allows students to go at own pace
NILES — Angie Pingel is happy with where the Virtual Viking program is now, but acknowledged a bumpy start to the beginning of classes this ... Read more
3 days ago by Christina Clark.
Dowagiac business donates backpacks, school supplies to students in need
DOWAGIAC — School may be virtual for Dowagiac Union Schools students, but that does not mean that the demand for school supplies does not exist. ... Read more
3 days ago by Max Harden.
Miss Cassopolis Scholarship Program hosting school supply drive
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis students are getting the royal treatment this year — or at least, they are getting treated by royalty. The Miss Cassopolis Scholarship ... Read more
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Berrien County Health department gets blunt on marijuana education, safety
NILES — The Berrien County Health Department is no stranger to having blunt talks about public health. Through the spring, summer and now entering fall, ... Read more
3 days ago by Christina Clark.
Two Dowagiac men sentenced Friday in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Two Dowagiac area men were sentenced to probation in assault related cases Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Daniel Keith Stenberg, 35, of ... Read more
3 days ago by Debra Haight.
Cass County works to expand broadband access
CASSOPOLIS — This week, Cass County took the first step toward expanding broadband internet access to its residents. Thursday, the Cass County Board of Commissioners ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Ontwa Township passes 2.25 percent millage increase
EDWARDSBURG — Following a vote of the Ontwa Township Board of Trustees this week, township residents will see a slight increase in their property taxes. ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Local talent development leader honored by Michigan Works! Association
LANSING — Karla Grady-Walker, of Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Michigan Works!, was awarded a “Shining Star” Award by the Michigan Works! Association for her efforts ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis awards preliminary marijuana licenses
CASSOPOLIS — Marijuana in Cassopolis is blazing ahead. Tuesday, the Village of Cassopolis awarded its first preliminary operating licenses to three separate marijuana businesses. The ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles police chief looks forward to continuing work with city, two departments
NILES — Niles Police Chief Jim Millin has held his current position since 2011. As Niles Fire Chief Larry Lamb moves into retirement on Oct. ... Read more
4 days ago by Christina Clark.
North Pointe Center class partners with church for cemetery cleanup project
DOWAGIAC — A local school class is making sure the Calvary Cemetery stays in top shape for visitors. North Pointe Center transition services teacher Tracy ... Read more
4 days ago by Max Harden.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan sees 113,863 cases, 6,623 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to see increased COVID-19 case numbers. Berrien County reported 1,583 confirmed cases and 72 related deaths as of Thursday, according ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
Cass County to partake in annual Crop Hunger Walk
EDWARDSBURG — An annual charity fundraiser will be hosted early next month. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be looking different than usual. ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Performing Arts Workshops launches memorial fundraising campaign
NILES — An area nonprofit is seeking to honor the memory of an artist, while also creating an opportunity for students. Performing Arts Workshops is ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Court of Appeals rules secretary Benson acted lawfully in mailing absentee voter ballot applications to registered voters
LANSING — The Michigan Court of Appeals this week affirmed a lower court’s ruling that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was lawfully permitted to send ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
SMC welcomes new dean of business, advanced technology
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s new dean of Business and Advanced Technology Dr. Karen Reilly always sensed she would come “full circle” — and the ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac Elks to host annual Guys & Dolls Golf Outing
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks Golf Course is offering area residents a chance to tee off for a cause. The Elks’ annual Guys & Dolls ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
Michigan Works! closes central office, opens three new locations
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan Works! will be expanding to three locations in Cass County. The central office in Dowagiac will close as the expansion takes ... Read more
