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Michigan expanding access to safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday
LANSING — To help reach the state’s goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders over age 16 and bring a quicker end to the COVID-19 ... Read more
3 hours ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan 591,753 cases, 15,563 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 10,715 COVID-19 cases and 223 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
5 hours ago by Staff Report.
Dowagiac Police Log: Feb. 24-28
Wednesday, Feb. 24 10:56 a.m. — 200 block of S. Front, general assist 12:30 p.m. — 100 block of Sheldon, civil matter 12:33 p.m. — ... Read more
7 hours ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac man arrested on meth charges
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man was arrested Wednesday on drug charges. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announced that on Wednesday, CCDET detectives, along with ... Read more
7 hours ago by Staff Report.
United Way invites community to sponsor children to receive free books
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community to rally around early childhood literacy by ... Read more
11 hours ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan 590,217 cases, 15,558 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 10,685 COVID-19 cases and 223 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Updated MDHHS orders expand restaurant capacity, increase capacity limits, allow for expanded visitation at residential care facilities
LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
Lewis Cass ISD narrows superintendent search to two candidates
CASSOPOLIS — After nearly a full day of interviews, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Monday, ... Read more
1 day ago by Sarah Culton.
Dowagiac art students complete Lego murals
DOWAGIAC — Brick by brick, a local school’s Black History Month project was completed after weeks of hard work. Courtney Dwyer’s Art and the Community ... Read more
2 days ago by Max Harden.
SMC unveils scholarship guarantee
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s new “SMC Guarantee” scholarship is available to all new students enrolling for the Fall 2021 semester. Registration for summer and ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan 589,150 cases, 15,534 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 10,669 COVID-19 cases and 223 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Applications now available for Dowagiac’s Summer in the City Festival
DOWAGIAC – Applications for craft, artisan, commercial and nonprofit booth space at Dowagiac’s Summer in the City festival are now available. Hosted by the Greater ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Michigan Works! announces healthcare hiring events
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 1,600 jobs available in southwest Michigan right now, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is urging the public to ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
SMC graduate experiences Super Bowl
DOWAGIAC — Nicole Maroney, a 2020 Southwestern Michigan College sports management graduate from New Buffalo, found herself working behind the scenes at Super Bowl LV. ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac women aim to create change through local government
DOWAGIAC — The saying “being a twin is like being born with a best friend,” is one that twins Ronda Sullivan and Danielle Lucas could ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
SMC COVID task force leader talks with Dowagiac Rotary Club
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Rotary Club is returning to Front Street Crossing. After months of remote Zoom meetings, the club will return to in-person meetings ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
Michigan Works! announces community wide survey to learn about COVID-19’s impact
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan Works! is issuing a call to action to the community to fill out a six-question survey to understand the true impact ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Cass County prepares to adjust to criminal justice reforms
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County is preparing to implement criminal justice reforms passed down by the state legislature. On Jan. 4, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Michiana Family Center seeks mentors for foster teens
MICHIANA — A regional organization is looking to provide one-on-one support to foster teens across the Michiana region. Serving Edwardsburg, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Niles, Granger, Mishawaka, ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Dowagiac Police Log: Feb. 19-24
Friday, Feb. 19 5:50 a.m. — 29000 block of Amerihost, suspicious situation 7:30 a.m. — W. Prairie Ronde/N. Lowe, traffic stop 11:15 a.m. — 400 ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported one new COVID-19 death, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Thursday, Berrien ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
Applications open for Cass County Sheriff’s Community Scholarship
CASSOPOLIS — For the 23rd year in a row, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office is looking to give back to the community it serves by ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Lewis Cass ISD to host superintendent interviews Monday
CASSOPOLIS — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent of schools. ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Michigan Works! to open office in Cass County administration building
CASSOPOLIS — To better support the individuals and businesses in Cass County, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren announced Thursday that it will be opening ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Silver Creek Township Planning Commission tables short-term rental ordinance draft vote
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — The community spoke, and the Silver Creek Township Planning Commission listened. After listening to concerned citizens during the public hearing scheduled ... Read more
