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SMCAS taking increased precautions amid increasing COVID-19 rates
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Personal protection equipment is just one of the many layers of precaution the emergency responders ...
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Area man arrested for possession of meth, stolen property
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — An area man is in custody following an investigation by Cass County detectives Tuesday. The ...
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COA suspends some activities for remainder of year due to COVID
CASS COUNTY — With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan reaching record highs, ...
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SMC staff, students give back during annual Rake a Difference campaign
CASS COUNTY — Three Southwestern Michigan College teams totaling 12 people Nov. 12 joined hundreds of area volunteers ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported one new COVID-19 death, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Dowagiac Christmas parade canceled
DOWAGIAC — A beloved holiday tradition has become the newest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dowagiac’s 30th annual Candlelight ...
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Area bars, restaurants prepare for second dine-in closure
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The pandemic pendulum continues to swing, leaving some Michigan restaurant owners in dire straits. In ...
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SMC unveils updated designs for mascot
DOWAGIAC — Ronnie Roadrunner has returned to Southwestern Michigan College. In conjunction with SMC rejoining the National Junior ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools to move K-8 students to distance learning Nov. 23
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to move K-8 students to distance learning next ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Southwest Michigan continues to see cases climb
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following new state COVID-19 orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported rises ...
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Cass County Courts suspends jury trials, in person hearings due to COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Chief Judge Susan L. Dobrich announced Monday that the Cass County Courts have suspended jury trials ...
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Niles MSP Post hosting “Stuff a Blue Goose” event
NILES — The Michigan State Police Niles post is working with Mosaic’s Wonderland Toy Store, Helping Hands of ...
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Cass County extends Toys for Tots sign ups
CASS COUNTY — Cass County is extending its sign up dates for its annual Toys for Tots program, ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland welcomes new internal medicine physician
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently welcomed Rashmi D’Mello, MD, an allergist and immunologist, to the medical ...
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MDHHS issues three-week order restricting gatherings, schools, restaurants, more
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order to take place for ...
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Two killed in Marcellus Township crash
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — Two area residents were killed in a car crash Saturday in Marcellus Township. Sheriff Richard ...
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Boil water advisory in place for parts of Cass County
CASS COUNTY — A boil water advisory is currently in place for parts of Cass County. The advisory ...
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Dowagiac Rotary Club learns more about worldwide religious, ethnic persecution
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Rotary Club hosted a humanitarian presentation during its meeting Thursday at Front Street Crossing ...
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Several area residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Several area residents were sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit court on drug related charges including ...
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John Mahan appointed executive director of Cass County Mental Health Foundation
CASSOPOLIS — New leadership has come to the Cass County Mental Health Foundation. The Cass County Mental Health ...
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Lewis Cass ISD programs receive recognition
DOWAGIAC — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District had much to celebrate this week. Tuesday, Lewis Cass ISD ...
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Dowagiac businesses look forward to Christmas open house weekend
DOWAGIAC — Small businesses throughout greater Dowagiac are gearing up for the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce’s annual ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Michigan Department of ...
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Cass County Sheriff’s Office takes on No Shave November
CASSOPOLIS — Eleven months out of the year, Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke’s face smooth, freshly shaven each ...
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Local Fitstop24 donates exercise equipment to Dowagiac Fire Department
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department received the gift of fitness Tuesday afternoon. Gary Marshall, owner of the ...
