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Dowagiac Farm, Artisan Market to open June 3

DOWAGIAC – While Michigan is still under a “Stay at Home, Stay Safe Order,” the Dowagiac Farm and ...

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Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters hosts virtual talent show

DOWAGIAC — Talents were showcased this weekend on a virtual setting. On Saturday, the Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters ...

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Pokagon citizen opens quilting shop

DOWAGIAC — Roughly four miles outside of downtown Dowagiac, Julie Winchester-Farver inspected a quilt inside of the former ...

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COVID-19 cases continue to rise

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan. Statewide, Michigan has reached 48,021 cases and 4,674 ...

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Married SMC nurses navigate pandemic

EDWARDSBURG — When Todd Mendez finished Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing program, his wife, Lauren, pinned him at the ...

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Dowagiac City Council sets public hearing for fiscal year budget

DOWAGIAC — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the city of Dowagiac is beginning budget preparations for the upcoming ...

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High school senior volunteers can now apply for United Way youth scholarships

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking nominations for the Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award. ...

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Steinbauer Performance USA to collect recycling for DASAS

DOWAGIAC ­— One Dowagiac company is doing its part to give back to a nonprofit during the COVID-19 ...

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Berrien County reports three additional COVID-19 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The death toll of COVID-19 continues to rise in southwest Michigan. Monday, Berrien County reported ...

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Dowagiac Summer Concert Series canceled due to COVID-19

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Summer Concert Series, which has become a Thursday evening tradition nearly three decades strong, ...

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United Way seeks offers volunteer opportunities

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking ...

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Niles, SMC grads work together in the robotics industry

DOWAGIAC — Eric Duis and Caleb Book have been friends since first grade. They got the same college head ...

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SWMI RACERS still fostering sense of community

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A running and walking group working to promote sports, while supporting local communities, has been ...

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Forest Glen to host curbside luncheon for first responders

DOWAGIAC — Next week, one local facility is looking to give back to those who continue to work ...

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Cass County Medical Care Facility millage headed to ballot

CASSOPOLIS — A new millage proposal is heading the August ballot. Thursday, the Cass County Board of Commissioners ...

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Five men sentenced in Cass County Court Friday

CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man learned a lesson in civics and the rights of parolees when he was ...

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COA launches online workout classes

CASSOPOLIS — Last week, Cassopolis resident Taylor Lee donned a pair of leggings and a pink T-shirt ready ...

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Janel’s Industries donates, sells PPE items

DOWAGIAC — When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it became quickly apparent to Janel’s Industries’ Vice President Chad Perrin ...

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New salon opens in Sister Lakes

SISTER LAKES — As a child, Kayleigh Balsbaugh described her hair as unruly, curly and sometimes challenging to ...

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Gov. Whitmer extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order to May 28

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order to slow the spread of COVID-19 has been extended ...

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Honor Credit Union supports local group donating face masks

BERRIEN SPRINGS — One regional credit union is supporting local efforts to provide personal protection equipment for frontline ...

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Lakeland honors healthcare heroes during luminary event

ST. JOSEPH – In an effort to honor and show appreciation for frontline workers during nurses’ week and ...

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Creative Vinyl creates social distancing supplies

DOWAGIAC — During the COVID-19 pandemic, paying attention to signage can aid in social distancing, according to one ...

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Berrien County reports 29 new COVID-19 cases

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 numbers reported Wednesday showed an increase in southwest Michigan. Wednesday, the Berrien County Health ...

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Despite COVID-19, nurse connects with patients, finds joy

NILES — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, one local nurse is finding joy in her work. ...

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