Cass County
South Bend man sentenced for drunk driving; Dowagiac man sentenced for assault
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a South Bend man was sentenced for third-offense drunk driving, while ...
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Cass County
Dowagiac man pleads guilty to possession of meth, domestic violence
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who punched his wife and shot off a gun was sentenced to a ...
Dowagiac
SWMPC presents award to Dowagiac River Restoration Project
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission presented the 2021 Graham Woodhouse Intergovernmental Effort award at its ...
Cass County
Lawsuit accuses Cass County of gerrymandering
CASSOPOLIS — The latest map of commissioner districts drawn by Cass County leaders has come under fire. A ...
Cass County
Cass County welcomes new 4-H program coordinator
CASSOPOLIS — Though her new office in the Cass County Administration Building in downtown Cassopolis is still not ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac schools report 78 COVID cases since beginning of semester
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect COVID-19 numbers released Thursday. DOWAGIAC — As COVID-19 continues ...
Business
Veteran ice carver to return to Dowagiac Ice Time
DOWAGIAC – A veteran 61-year ice carver will be among those returning to Dowagiac Ice Time on Saturday, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Board of Education splits vote on superintendent evaluation
DOWAGIAC — From 6:52 p.m. Monday evening until 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, at least a dozen teachers and district ...
Dowagiac
Two SMC criminal justice majors trained as mediators
DOWAGIAC — Two Southwestern Michigan College criminal justice majors recently completed the Restorative Justice Initiative’s 16-hour training, qualifying ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Jan. 12-16
Jan. 12 8:55 a.m. — Parkside Apartments, malicious destruction of property complaint 11:01 a.m. — 200 Block Dewey, ...
Berrien County
Niles Haunted House to gift scholarships to area seniors
NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...
Berrien County
Honor Credit Union to award 25 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced that the 2022 Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship window ...
Cass County
Van Buren County MSU Extension to offer agricultural programs
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Two programs that will provide agricultural education to area residents and farmers are coming to ...
Cass County
Man gets prison for robbing woman at gunpoint near Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS – A Marcellus man is going to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...
Dowagiac
SMC trustees updated on campus life
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees Jan. 12 heard a presentation on supporting student engagement through ...
Cass County
Cass County Medical Care Facility welcomes new administrator
CASSOPOLIS — With the help of a recent staffing change, one area organization is looking to expand and ...
Business
Industry employee shares how cannabis helped her kick opioids
DOWAGIAC — With the emergence of cannabis operations across Cass County in 2021, one such business owner is ...
Cass County
Commissioners elect new officers, select new meeting time
CASSOPOLIS — New leadership is now in place in Cass County government. During the Cass County Board of ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac, Galien women identified as victims in Pokagon Township car fire
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The two people who succumbed to injuries caused by a car fire in Pokagon Township ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac schools name December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac modifies, expands Housing Incentive Plan
DOWAGIAC — Applicants who wish to apply for government funds for home improvements will now potentially have access ...
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,681,135 cases, 27,878 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 24,901 COVID-19 cases and 390 deaths, according to the ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac DDA, chamber of commerce program director to retire
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce and the city of Dowagiac’s Downtown Development Authority announced on ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools approves teacher contract
DOWAGIAC — After months of negotiations, Dowagiac teachers finally have a contract. During its regular meeting on Monday, ...
Dowagiac
Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department hosts appreciation banquet
DOWAGIAC — Whether its members are brand new or have put in more than 45 years of service, ...
