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Dowagiac man pleads guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct
CASSOPOLIS — Keyandre Wesley Williams, 25, of Vineyard Place in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct ...
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Dowagiac business cited for COVID-19 safety violations
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac business has been fined for not enforcing COVID-19 workplace safety precautions. Friday, the Michigan Occupational ...
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Cass County Chief Judge talks COVID’s impact on treatment court
DOWAGIAC — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people from all over the world, including those suffering from ...
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Businesses in Berrien, Cass counties report disparities in mandate enforcement
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Local health departments are often the first resource business owners encounter as they navigate evolving ...
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Cass County commissioners approve five-year parks plan
CASSOPOLIS — The future of Cass County is looking green. Following a public hearing Thursday evening, the Cass ...
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Woman ordered to pay back money taken from disabled son
CASSOPOLIS — A Three Rivers woman was ordered to pay back $273,000 in restitution for taking money away ...
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Ascension CAO provides vaccine update to Rotary
DOWAGIAC — The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines has ushered in a wave of hope throughout the world, but ...
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Niles man sentenced to probation, jail time for 27th criminal conviction
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to probation and jail on drug ...
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Michigan indoor dining to resume Feb. 1 with restrictions
MICHIGAN – On Friday morning, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced indoor dining can resume on Feb. 1. The order ...
Business
Canceled Ice Time Festival to impact local businesses
DOWAGIAC — For the first time in 25 years, the sound of ice carvers picking and cutting through ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien and Van Buren counties have reported new COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan Department ...
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Cass County deputy saves dog from icy pond
PENN TOWNSHIP — A Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputy saved a dog from an icy fate Thursday. Sheriff ...
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Slow vaccine rollout hinders southwest Michigan distribution
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Last week, Cassopolis resident Jim Bronke sat down at this computer and decided he was ...
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Dowagiac charity campaign doubles fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — C. Wimberley Automotive’s 11th annual Feed the Hungry campaign has much to be thankful for. The ...
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Cassopolis woman injured in Pokagon Township three-vehicle crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis woman was injured when a driver failed to stop at the intersection of ...
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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 Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Cass County Fair announces 2021 book cover contest
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County fair is enlisting help from county youth for its latest project. The organization ...
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SMC announces fall honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to president’s list for the September-December 2020 fall semester. Students ...
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Honor Credit Union to award 23 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarship
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced it will support local outstanding high school seniors with the ...
Education
Lewis Cass ISD to become Heritage Southwest ISD
CASSOPOLIS — Following nearly half a year of deliberation, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has a new ...
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Cass County Meals on Wheels workers save client from natural gas leak
DOWAGIAC — Last Wednesday, Michael Faunce thought something smelled funny. The Meals on Wheels worker was delivering a ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 540,115 cases, 13,865 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Cass County reported 3,265 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 53 deaths, according to ...
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Cass County Probate Court urges public to prepare for vaccination of incapacitated family members
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Probate Court is urging the public to make sure that incapacitated family members ...
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MEC accepting scholarship applications
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship program. High school seniors ...
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Bonine House to honor COVID-19 victims with light ceremony
DOWAGIAC — The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County announced that the Victorian Bonine House, located at the ...
