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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 892,469 cases, 19,548 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,898 COVID-19 cases and 270 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
14 hours ago by Staff Report.
SMC Board of Trustees adopts 2021-22 budgets
DOWAGIAC — Following a public hearing, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees June 9 adopted 2021-22 fiscal-year budgets. The balanced $24,109,000 general fund for ... Read more
16 hours ago by Submitted.
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Elks celebrate Flag Day
DOWAGIAC — One local organization celebrated a holiday honoring the American Flag. Friday, the Dowagiac Elks hosted a ceremony to celebrate Flag Day. The holiday ... Read more
17 hours ago by Submitted.
Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac visit Dowagiac Rotary
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit organization’s project was the topic at hand during the Dowagiac Rotary Club’s Thursday meeting at Front Street Crossing in Dowagiac. ... Read more
4 days ago by Max Harden.
Two sentenced on meth charges in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Friday in Cass County Court, a South Bend man currently in federal prison in Milan, Michigan, was given credit for time served for ... Read more
4 days ago by Debra Haight.
Annual Sister Lakes wakeboard tournament to return in August
SISTER LAKES — A local sports competition is ready to make a splash again after a COVID-induced absence last year. The Boarder Line’s annual Wakeboard ... Read more
4 days ago by Max Harden.
Homeless man gets jail time for stealing vehicle in Dowagiac
CASSOPOLIS – A homeless man who stole a car in Dowagiac in January was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to a year in ... Read more
4 days ago by Debra Haight.
Long-lost friends, Navy veterans reunite after 58 years
DOWAGIAC — Longtime Dowagiac resident Walter Swann had some extra pep in his step Thursday afternoon — and for good reason. The Navy veteran was ... Read more
4 days ago by Max Harden.
Honor Credit Union announces Tracy Sanders as VP of operations
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced the internal promotion of Tracy Sanders. Formerly serving as assistant vice president of operations, Sanders recently accepted ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac students named to Saint Mary’s College dean’s list
NOTRE DAME — Three Dowagiac natives have been named to Saint Mary’s College’s dean’s list. To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary’s, a student ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
LMC students earn spots on spring president’s, dean’s lists
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College has announced the names of 680 students recognized for academic achievement during the 2021 spring semester. There were 104 ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Clayton Mason named CFO of Four Winds Casinos
NEW BUFFALO — A local business organization recently announced a change in leadership. Clayton Mason has been named Chief Financial Officer for The Pokagon Band ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Saint Francis Outreach’s Food Backpack Program concludes fifth year
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit is putting the finishing touches on one of its biggest yearly projects. Saint Francis Outreach is gearing up for the ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
Dowagiac Police Log: June 4-8
June 4 9:15 a.m. – Prairie Ronde/Oak, traffic stop 11:02 a.m. – Spruce, animal complaint 11:25 a.m. – Marion, vicious dogs/owner cited 12:19 p.m. – ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
In first trial in 15 months, Cass County jury finds man guilty on firearms charges
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in 15 months, a jury trial has been hosted in Cass County. Defendant Paris Bradford was convicted of six ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship winners announced
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional credit union recently awarded more than $20,000 to area high school graduates. Honor Credit Union officials said they are proud ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Sister Lakes pastor to retire after 30 years
SISTER LAKES — After 30 years of serving the congregants at Sister Lakes Community Church, pastor Doug Cuthbert and his wife, Marilyn, will be saying ... Read more
6 days ago by Max Harden.
Niles Salvation Army lieutenants get marching orders
NILES – Throughout the past four years, the lieutenants serving at The Salvation Army in Niles have helped the community weather a flood, a fire ... Read more
6 days ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 891,057 cases, 19,432 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,882 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Ascension Michigan names new chief clinical officer
WARREN, Mich. — After an extensive national search, Douglas Apple has agreed to serve as chief clinical officer for the Ascension Michigan market, effective June ... Read more
7 days ago by Submitted.
Elkhart woman injured in Mason Township accident
MASON TOWNSHIP — Two Elkhart women were involved in a Monday afternoon crash in Mason Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard ... Read more
7 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 890,764 cases, 19,376 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,879 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Vandalia man injured in Calvin Township crash
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Vandalia man has been transported to the hospital following an early morning crash in Calvin Township, according to the Cass County ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
PHOTO GALLERY: Dowagiac community celebrates Class of 2021
DOWAGIAC — An event 13 years in the making took place Sunday afternoon at Chris Taylor Alumni Field in Dowagiac. One-hundred-and-four Dowagiac Union High School ... Read more
1 week ago by Max Harden.
Two sentenced to probation on drug charges
In two drug cases, people were sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Court. Timothy Alan Patterson, 32, of Beebe Road in Niles, pleaded guilty ... Read more
