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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan sees 117,910 cases, 6,680 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in the state of Michigan. Berrien County reported 1,637 confirmed cases and 72 related deaths as ... Read more
15 hours ago by Staff Report.
DUS approves hire of new Sister Lakes assistant principal
DOWAGIAC — Sister Lakes is getting a new principal who is no stranger to the Dowagiac community. Ryan Zietlow was unanimously approved to be the ... Read more
17 hours ago by Max Harden.
DUS approves ICG site improvement plan
DOWAGIAC — After several years of vacancy, the site of the former ICG building will finally be put to use. The Dowagiac Union Schools Board ... Read more
20 hours ago by Max Harden.
MDARD reminding schools, businesses to only use EPA-approved disinfectants
LANSING — Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting have become part of the fabric of Michigander’s daily lives as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more
23 hours ago by Submitted.
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
2 days 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
2 days ago by Max Harden.
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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days ago by Submitted.
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
4 days ago by Max Harden.
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
5 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
5 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
5 days ago by Submitted.
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
5 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
6 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
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
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
6 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
6 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
6 days ago by Christina Clark.
MSP traffic stop data reveals need for deeper study
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Data released from the Michigan State Police about traffic stops in Berrien and Cass counties includes two data points: number of stops ... Read more
6 days ago by Christina Clark.
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 1,569 confirmed cases and 72 related deaths as of Wednesday, according ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
PACE of Southwest Michigan celebrates National PACE Month, anniversary
ST. JOSEPH — PACE of Southwest Michigan, located in St. Joseph, is celebrating National PACE Month in September. The National PACE Association has designated September ... Read more
7 days ago by Submitted.
New furniture chain ready to serve Michiana
DOWAGIAC — There’s a new furniture store in town. ZSmart Furniture, 56153 M-51 S, Dowagiac, opened its doors to customers for the first time last ... Read more
7 days ago by Max Harden.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan sees 113,183 cases, 6,612 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to see increased COVID-19 case numbers. Berrien County reported 1,554 confirmed cases and 72 related deaths as of Tuesday, according ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Dowagiac City Council authorizes construction of new DUS parking lot
DOWAGIAC — The site of the former ICG building could soon be put to use by Dowagiac Union Schools. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously passed ... Read more
