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Barbershops, salons prepare to reopen under new restrictions
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One of Brandon Truitt’s favorite facts about his Edwardsburg barbershop is that he can say ...
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Sister Lakes Elementary hosts summer send off
DOWAGIAC — Wednesday evening, the staff from Sister Lakes Elementary School gathered with social distancing to wave goodbye ...
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The Strand re-opens with new ownership
SISTER LAKES — Sitting on the patio at The Strand Brewery and Restaurant, one can take a deep ...
News
SMC graduating 21 nurses
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College this spring sends 21 graduates into America’s largest health care profession, with more than ...
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MEC awards scholarships to students across southwest Michigan
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications recently recognized the academic achievements, leadership and community involvement of four local ...
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SMC to open by appointment
DOWAGIAC — As Southwestern Michigan College gradually reopens physical spaces after the COVID-19 pandemic closed them on March ...
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SMC IT student awarded scholarship
DOWAGIAC — Miranda Gonzalez of Constantine, a Southwestern Michigan College information technology student, has been awarded a $2,000 ...
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Dowagiac City Council approves installation of new payment station
DOWAGIAC — A new way for residents to take care of city business is coming to Dowagiac. Monday ...
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No one injured in fire caused by child
DOWAGIAC — No one was injured after a child started a structure fire Monday evening, according to the ...
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Area restaurants, bars open doors for diners this week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michiganders looking for a plated meal and hospitality will finally have the opportunity to dine ...
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Pokagon Band announces new safety measures for reopening casinos
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Gaming Authority recently announced that all of its Four Winds Casinos locations in Michigan ...
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Dowagiac Farm, Artisan Market begins season
DOWAGIAC — As warmer weather has swept its way through southwest Michigan, Dowagiac has brought back an annual ...
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Library materials hit curbside
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The wait is over for patrons waiting to get their hands on some new, or ...
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PHOTO STORY: SMC graduates pick up diplomas, gowns via drive-thru
Friday, Southwestern Michigan College students prepared for graduation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday morning, outside ...
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Sister Lakes doctor volunteers with New York City COVID-19 relief
SISTER LAKES — When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S., Sister Lakes resident Gomer Pound knew he ...
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Cass County commissioners discuss coronavirus impact, police accountability
CASSOPOLIS — Though parts of the state are beginning to reopen to the public following months of COVID-19 ...
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Dowagiac man sentenced to probation on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS – An Elkhart man who said he was thankful to be arrested last fall has been sentenced ...
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New Harvest Missionary Baptist Church returns to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — When Dowagiac native and Benton Harbor resident Tonnie Blackamore opened the door of 201 Grand Blv. ...
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MEC lobbies to reopen
CASSOPOLIS — As Michigan businesses begin re-opening, Midwest Energy and Communications is re-opening lobbies to the public beginning ...
Berrien County
LMC, SMC plan virtual graduations
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local community college graduates must forego a traditional commencement ceremony this year to protect themselves ...
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Christmas in June food drive kicks off
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Just thinking about the holiday season can bring a warm feeling to the hearts of ...
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Area event venues face uncertainty
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — To business owners who built a model on gathering communities and loved ones together, the ...
Business
Salons, barbershops frustrated at most recent executive order
DOWAGIAC — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she would be reopening several sectors of the economy Monday, there ...
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Businesses owners prepare to open dining, adapt to guidelines
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following months of shutdowns and carry-out service only, Michigan restaurants and bars are preparing to ...
Education
Michigan Townships Association offers scholarship to future local leaders
Delta Charter Township, Mich. — An annual scholarship designated for student leaders is now accepting applications across the ...
