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Secretary Johnson: Voters should be registered in just one state; deceased quickly removed from rolls
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson presented several election reforms to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity Friday, ...
Dowagiac
SMC hosts College Night Wednesday
Southwestern Michigan College hosts its annual College Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the gymnasium of ...
Dowagiac
Baker reception overflows SMC art gallery
For a guy Southwestern Michigan College paid to teach people, David Baker paradoxically needs abundant solitude. “My (minimum ...
News
LARA releases advisory bulletin regarding co-location of medical marihuana facilities
The State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs released an advisory bulletin Thursday to inform and ...
Cass County
Forty-year-old Edwardsburg cold case comes to a close Friday
A man who kept the murder of his cousin a secret from law enforcement for almost 40 years ...
Dowagiac
Museum hosts program dedicated to Orphan Train
DOWAGIAC — During the late evening hours of Sunday, Oct. 1, 1854, a group of 45 children, ranging from ...
Buchanan
Buchanan woman crowned Miss Sunset Coast
On Sept. 16, 2017, at St. Joseph High School, the Miss Southwest Michigan Pageant crowned its new 2018 ...
Dowagiac
IU South Bend, SMC announce nursing degree partnership
Indiana University South Bend and Southwestern Michigan College have started a partnership that will help students earn an ...
News
DNR launches campaign to promote importance of sustainable forestry
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has launched a new statewide multimedia campaign to promote awareness ...
News
Proos announces finalists for Pure Michigan Summer Photo Contest
Sen. John Proos on Wednesday announced the top 10 finalists for his Pure Michigan Summer Photo Contest. “This ...
Cass County
Man arrested following flight from authorities
An Elkhart man is in police custody, after he was discovered suffering from heat exhaustion while attempting to ...
Education
Lake Michigan College Board OKs acquisition of WMU Southwest facility
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College is aiming to expand instructional space on its Benton Harbor campus by ...
Cass County
Elkhart man convicted for home invasion
As a result of his criminal actions — including the theft of a television — an Elkhart man ...
Buchanan
Lawmaker looking to help solve mental health problems
LANSING — When someone has a cough that just will not go away, no matter what they take, they ...
Business
City leaders welcome Tractor Supply Company
UPDATE: Corrected the spelling of the name of one of the officials attending the event. DOWAGIAC — Offering everything ...
Dowagiac
SMC instructor charged with possession of marijuana
CASSOPOLIS — An instructor with Southwestern Michigan College is in police custody, on suspicions that he was in possession ...
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Northside Child Development Center students put on a parade
Northside Child Development Center students upheld a more than 17-year tradition Thursday morning, as they paraded through the ...
News
Youth Day offers games and activities Saturday
Youth Day kicks off this Saturday, offering children and their families a host of free activities, from a ...
Berrien County
Journeyman Distillery hosts brew fest Oct. 21
Three Oaks — Journeyman Distillery will host the inaugural Journeyman and Friends Barrel-Aged Brewfest at 1 p.m. Saturday, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Sept. 18-19
Sept. 18 9:59 a.m. — 26000 block of Marcellus, general assistance 11:38 a.m. — Dowagiac Police Department, assist ...
Education
SMC participating in fourth annual College Flu Challenge
LANSING — A college student’s health is vital to their academic success and an important part of student ...
News
Michigan apple industry sends donations to hurricane recovery
LANSING — Michigan’s Apple industry will donate a truckload of apples to Houston and surrounding communities for Hurricane ...
News
SOS office urging residents to register for November elections
Michigan residents have until Tuesday, Oct. 10 to register to vote in the Nov. 7 election, in which ...
News
Rep. Miller’s resolution extends state’s public safety coverage
The House Appropriations Committee approved a resolution Wednesday introduced by state Rep. Aaron Miller enabling county sheriff’s deputies ...
Cass County
Historical society hosting annual Harvest Festival
People will be invited to enjoy the natural autumn beauty of Russ Forest — and learn the history ...
