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After 2020 cancellations, southwest Michigan communities look forward to traditional Memorial Day festivities
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Memorial Day came with an extra dose of sorrow last year, as communities across the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 876,854 cases, 18,627 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,662 COVID-19 cases and 259 deaths, according to the ...
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Man involved in 2020 murder of Dowagiac man pleads guilty
CASSOPOLIS – The second of two men involved in the January 2020 murder of Michael Collins in Dowagiac ...
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Kalamazoo man injured in Wayne Township motorcycle crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP – Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a ...
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UWSM CEO chosen for United Way worldwide task force
ST. JOSEPH — Anna Murphy, CEO and president of United Way of Southwest Michigan, has been selected to ...
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New pavilion project breaks ground in Russom Park
DOWAGIAC — Members of the Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac and other community leaders gathered Saturday morning for ...
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New look: Dowagiac District Library welcomes guests with grand opening ceremony
DOWAGIAC — A journey more than 10 years in the making concluded Saturday afternoon in front of 211 ...
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SMC graduating 87 with honors
DOWAGIAC — “I’m standing here today at only 18 years old as the first in my family to ...
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Dowagiac resident sentenced for tampering with monitoring device, fleeing police
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who cut off his monitoring device will spend the next 10 months in ...
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Dowagiac city manager discusses area development
By MAXWELL HARDEN max.harden@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac has been bustling with projects in recent months. ...
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Homeless man gets jail for attempting to steal vehicle
CASSOPOLIS – A former Niles resident was sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court to a year in jail ...
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Past Rotary president presented Paul Harris Award
DOWAGIAC — An outgoing Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Past Dowagiac ...
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Virtual community resource forum taking place June 4
CASSOPOLIS — Area agencies have teamed up to help bring visibility to Cass County’s resource providers and help ...
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Dowagiac District Library hosts dedication ceremonies for children’s nook, fireplace area
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac District Library’s grand opening is taking place Saturday, and two local groups were honored ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,582 ...
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City of Dowagiac, Penn Township renew water system agreement
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac and Penn Township renewed their longstanding agreement to deliver quality water to ...
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SERVPRO donates smoke detectors to Dowagiac Fire Department
DOWAGIAC — SERVPRO of Cass and St. Joseph Counties is doing its part to keep communities safe from ...
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VIDEO: Cass County memorial service honors fallen deputy
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office spent Wednesday afternoon honoring a deputy who died in the line ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Counties across southwest Michigan reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday. As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported ...
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DUS honors April students of the month
DOWAGIAC —The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of the Month during its ...
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SMC library hosts honors program showcase
DOWAGIAC — The Fred L. Mathews Library on Southwestern Michigan College’s campus is decked out with posters ready ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 867,341 cases, 18,338 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,521 COVID-19 cases and 255 deaths, according to the ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: April 30-May 3
April 30 9:50 a.m. – Hamilton, alarm 11:25 a.m. – Lester, lost property 12:16 p.m. – Matthews/Dailey, assist ...
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DUS honors retiring faculty, staff members
DOWAGIAC — A group of retiring Dowagiac Union Schools educators were honored this week for their years of ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way has crafted another unique experience to acknowledge the generosity of donors and the ...
