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New court dates set in high profile cases
CASSOPOLIS — New court dates have been set in three high profile Cass County cases. Jay Vincent Penar ...
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Cass County Cancer Service to host paddle auction, walk
UNION — Cass County residents better shine up their quarters, as a quarter paddle auction is returning to ...
Education
Area colleges support tuition-free college for frontline workers
DOWAGIAC — More than 625,000 of Michigan’s essential and frontline workers will have the opportunity to attend community ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan sees 109,519 cases, 6,569 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to see increased COVID-19 case numbers. Berrien County reported 1,514 confirmed cases and ...
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State provides guidelines to gyms, fitness centers to open safely
LANSING — Following the newly launched Ambassador Program to help businesses reopen safely, the state of Michigan is ...
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Online event to address medical myths regarding race, systematic inequities
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland will be hosting an online event to bring attention to the ways ...
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Dowagiac dance studio to reopen next month after lockdown
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac dance studio is gearing up to reopen again. Green Dance Academy, 141 S. Front ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports additional COVID-19 death Wednesday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one additional COVID-19 death Wednesday. Berrien County reported 1,502 cases and 72 ...
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HIT an evening option for SMC’s adult learners
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Health Information Technology program is featured as an evening program this fall for ...
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Cass County Tractor Pullers raise nearly $15,000 for Cass County Cancer Service
CASSOPOLIS — Saturday morning, Cass County Tractor Pullers member Tom Florea stood under a bright, sunny sky. While ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports additional COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one additional COVID-19 death Tuesday. Berrien County reported 1,496 cases and 71 ...
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Sister Lakes community celebrates couple’s 50th wedding anniversary
SISTER LAKES — Crooked Lake has long been near and dear to Bill and Priscilla Boston’s hearts. After ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan launches ‘Celebration 2.0’ to honor 2019 community contributions
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Because its annual celebration of community contributions, originally planned for March, was canceled due to ...
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Community turns out to celebrate Dowagiac middle schooler
DOWAGIAC — Saturday, just before noon, a line of cars snaked down Dailey Road and around the corner ...
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Dowagiac listed as finalist for space command center
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac could soon be a hub for aerospace activity. According to the Michigan ...
Business
Former Harvey’s Shop building to house high-end apartment
DOWAGIAC — A blighted downtown Dowagiac building will soon be as good as new. Shannon Lyons and her ...
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Jones man headed back to prison on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Jones man is going back to prison on seven felony charges related to drugs and ...
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Cass County expecting significant general fund shortfalls
CASSOPOLIS — Budgeting was on the brain Thursday evening in Cass County. During the Cass County Board of ...
Business
Dowagiac gym owner relieved by new executive orders
NILES — Gyms across the state can open their doors once again. Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive ...
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79 animals found during Dowagiac animal hoarding investigation
DOWAGIAC — Nearly 80 animals were found during an investigation of an animal hoarding case and suspected abuse ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 104,395 cases, 6,519 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to report rising COVID-19 numbers. Berrien County reported 1,448 cases and 70 related ...
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Gov. Whitmer signs order reopening gyms, permitting organized sports with strict safety measures
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-176 reopening Michigan’s gyms and pools in those regions ...
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Cass County 4-H to offer virtual experience
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County children will have the chance to expand their 4-H skills at an upcoming event. ...
Business
Former Chemical Bank now TCF National Bank
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The bank sitting at the corner of Main Street and North Fourth Street downtown has ...
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Two injured in Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Sodus teen and Dowagiac senior citizen sustained minor injuries in a Wednesday morning crash, ...
