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, ...
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Dowagiac middle schooler diagnosed with cancer to celebrate birthday with ‘ride-by’ event
DOWAGIAC — It has been a challenging year for Weski Wesaw. While most 12-year-olds are playing outside or ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 103,710 cases, 6,509 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to report rising COVID-19 numbers. Berrien County reported 1,442 cases and 70 related ...
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Pokagon Band elects tribal council members
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi recently announced the election of its new tribal council members. Brandon ...
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Lutz’s Drive In to open Labor Day weekend under new ownership
DOWAGIAC — Marissa Schoetzow loves to cook food and serve customers. So when the opportunity to purchase Lutz’s ...
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Cass County Firemen’s Association receives donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Firemen’s Association will be buying new rescue equipment, thanks to the effort ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 103,186 cases, 6,495 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to report rising COVID-19 numbers. Berrien County reported 1,441 cases and 70 related ...
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Honor Credit Union announces partnership with Credit Union Trust
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced its partnership with Credit Union Trust and welcomed Vice President ...
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Police identify victim of fatal Jefferson Township crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a Jefferson Township crash. Marcus ...
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Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company promotes five employees, hires two new directors
DOWAGIAC — Jim Laing, president of Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company in Dowagiac, Michigan, recently announced the promotion of ...
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One killed in Jefferson Township crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — One person was killed in a Jefferson Township crash Monday, according to the Cass County ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 102,468 cases, 6,480 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Over the weekend, COVID-19 numbers rose in the state of Michigan. Berrien County reported 1,430 ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan to celebrate National Voter Registration Day by registering voters online throughout September
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On Sept. 22, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort ...
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SMC heading back to campus
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College will move to Phase 3 of its Campus Reopening Plan this weekend in ...
Education
Newly appointed DUS board member hopes to be a voice for the youth
DOWAGIAC — As a church pastor and a longtime basketball, football and track coach, Tracey Hatcher is used ...
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Silver Creek Township to tackle short term rental property regulations
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — With the rise of short term rental services like Airbnb, the landscape of the ...
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Veteran sentenced to probation following marijuana offense
CASSOPOLIS – A decorated Army veteran received probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Arsalan Rehman, 24, of ...
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians participates in 2020 Virtual Potawatomi Gathering
DOWAGIAC — The 2020 Potawatomi Gathering was canceled this year due to COVID-19, but the Potawatomi bands across ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Thursday, Berrien and Cass counties each reported one new COVID-19 related death, according to the ...
Education
Tracey Hatcher appointed to DUS school board
DOWAGIAC — Eleven community members entered Dowagiac Middle School Wednesday night with aspirations of being a Dowagiac Union ...
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Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac to host second annual Paddling Poker Run
DOWAGIAC — The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac is gearing up to host its second annual Paddling Poker ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan cases up to 99,200, 6,424 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
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Dowagiac City Council gives update on blight elimination process
DOWAGIAC — Dan Bement loves the city of Dowagiac. A Dowagiac native, Bement remembers the city as it ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan cases up to 98,439, 6,417 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
