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Dowagiac Police Log: Dec. 1-8
Dec. 1 6:16 a.m. — 300 Block Pokagon, vehicle lock-out 7:26 a.m. — M-62 E./Daily, motorist assist/traffic control ...
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Man who exposed himself at a Sister Lakes laundromat has bond set at $25,000
SISTER LAKES — A man who exposed himself to a mother and child at a Sister Lakes laundromat ...
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Elementary Christmas musical prompts social media controversy, district response
DOWAGIAC — A colorful title and themes of inclusion turned one local elementary school’s recent holiday program into ...
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Higher Learning Commission approves SMC online programs
DOWAGIAC — For the second time in six months, Southwestern Michigan College has received a positive report card ...
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Honor Credit Union donates $46,500 in honor of Giving Tuesday
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Just as the giving season began, Honor stepped up to give back and make a ...
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Sister Lakes Brewing premieres event space with artisan market, Lions Club fundraiser
SISTER LAKES — A sign that hangs beneath the tap list at a local brewery reads “fostering community ...
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Man arrested after exposing himself in front of woman, child at Sister Lakes laundromat
KEELER TOWNSHIP — A man is behind bars after confessing to masturbating in front of a woman and ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,353,156 cases, 24,494 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 20,365 COVID-19 cases and 328 deaths, according to the ...
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Hundreds gather for the return of Dowagiac Candlelight Christmas parade
DOWAGIAC — Christmas cheer was in the air as hundreds gathered for the Dowagiac Candlelight Christmas Parade on ...
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Jones man injured in Newberg Township crash
NEWBERG TOWNSHIP — A Jones man was injured Friday in a three-vehicle crash, according to local law enforcement. ...
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Dowagiac hosts Thursday evenings with holiday shopping, lights
DOWAGIAC – Thursday, shoppers joined downtown Dowagiac for the first of four evenings this December for personalized shopping ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department pleads with public to take COVID-19 precautions
CASSOPOLIS — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department issued a plea to the Cass County public Thursday evening. ...
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Vandalia man sentenced for alcohol-fueled assault
CASSOPOLIS — A alcohol-fueled assault has landed a Vandalia man with a probation sentence. In Cass County Court ...
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Dowagiac nonprofit gives $4,000 each to families of pediatric cancer patients
DOWAGIAC — When the father of a pediatric cancer patient looked at the donation his child received from ...
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Dowagiac church to host Christmas décor, cookie walk fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — A local church group is inviting community members to bring their Christmas spirit and sweet tooth ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Nov. 22-30
Nov. 22 9:13 a.m. — Jefferson/Henry, traffic stop 11:30 a.m. — Colby/Clyborn, traffic stop 11:55 a.m. — Colby/Clyborn, ...
Education
Roadrunners to play in ‘1st Source Bank Fieldhouse’
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Southwestern Michigan College and 1st Source Bank announced Thursday that with a major gift ...
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Sister Lakes Fire Chief named finalist for national volunteer award
SISTER LAKES — Sister Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Chief Anthony Lozada has had civic duty on the brain ...
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Breast cancer survivor’s speech highlights Tree of Love lighting ceremony
DOWAGIAC — A local breast cancer survivor had one piece of advice for attendees gathered for an event ...
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Cass County Conservation District issues annual awards
CASSOPOLIS — One area organization is recognizing Cass County residents and programs for their efforts toward conservation. The ...
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SMC to host holiday concert Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s annual Holiday Concert takes place 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the theatre of the ...
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Dowagiac animal rescue receives Giving Tuesday donation
Hidden Acres Safe Haven, of Dowagiac, received a $1,000 donation from Honor Credit Union in honor of Giving ...
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Dowagiac tree farm stands tall amid Christmas tree shortage
DOWAGIAC — Sam Butler, of Butler Tree Farms, gestured over to the sprawling field of Fraser Fir trees ...
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IT in the spotlight at SMC’s Business Day
DOWAGIAC — Berrien Springs, Covert and Hartford students toured Southwestern Michigan College’s Esports Arena in the Barbara Wood ...
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Honor donates $1,000 to ACTION Ministries food pantry
DOWAGIAC — Thanks to a day of giving by a regional credit union, a Dowagiac food pantry has ...
