Giving
Nonprofit fighting homelessness presented Golden Acorn Award for Excellence
BERRIEN COUNTY — Reshella Hawkins was at a loss for words last week Wednesday. Hawkins, the interim executive ...
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River Santa returns to Niles
NILES — It was a day Mike Peters will not soon forget. Peters, the owner of East Main ...
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Edwardsburg Hope UMC hosting Stuff a Bus fundraiser
EDWARDSBURG — Next weekend, one local church is aiming to fill a bus full of donations for families ...
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Whirlpool Corporation announces community basket auction to benefit United Way
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — “Giving Tuesday” is right around the corner — the global day of giving that encourages ...
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Edwardsburg Leos offer kind words to nursing home residents
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Leo Club did an act of kindness just before the Thanksgiving holiday at its ...
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Cannavista Wellness raising funds for Redbud Area Ministries
BUCHANAN — Downtown Buchanan cannabis retailer Cannavista Wellness recently launched a charitable fundraising initiative with proceeds being donated ...
Education
Cassopolis Public Schools narrows superintendent search to two
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools are one step closer to finding its next leader. Monday and Tuesday, the ...
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Children to ride in Dowagiac parade
DOWAGIAC — Riding with Santa in the Dowagiac Candlelight Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 3, will be to ...
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Cass County celebrates area family during 19th annual Adoption Day
CASSOPOLIS — There were few dry eyes in one Cass County courtroom as a local family officially added ...
Education
Honor Credit Union announces winners of 12th annual Teacher Awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced the 12th Annual Teacher Award winners. With each year that ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: Nov. 17-21
Nov. 17 8:15 a.m. – Hillcrest Apartments, Suspicious Vehicle 8:16 a.m. – 56000 Block Pokagon, Suspicious Situation 10:40 ...
Business
Niles boutique, healing center ready for a new start
NILES — A Niles business is ready for a new start. Earlier this month, Evolve Boutique and Healing ...
Education
Buchanan schools to require universal masking after Thanksgiving break
BUCHANAN — When students in grades kindergarten through seventh return to school after the Thanksgiving recess, they will ...
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Brandywine team gives back
NILES — The Brandywine High School Girls Basketball Program took part in its first ever “Rake Back” last ...
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Family Fare donates to Dowagiac health center
Family Fare this week paid it forward, sharing their winnings in a recent contest to Nadzieja Pocheki, owner ...
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Front Street parking in downtown Dowagiac to close early for Dec. 3 Candlelight Christmas Parade
DOWAGIAC — Measures will be taken again this year to help ensure the public’s safety at Dowagiac’s upcoming ...
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City of Niles recognizes National Hospice, Palliative Care Month
NILES — The Niles City Council recognized a local healthcare organization in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cass County COA, MEC celebrate Thanksgiving with senior meal
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Council on Aging got into the fall spirit last week. The organization, which ...
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Pokagon Band, Four Winds Casinos donate 1,000 Thanksgiving food boxes to those in need
NEW BUFFALO — Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos donated 1,000 food boxes to those ...
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Buchanan man injured in Pokagon Township crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Buchanan man was transported to the hospital Monday night after swerving to avoid a ...
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DUS Superintendent answers more questions on teacher exodus
DOWAGIAC — With 30 teachers having left the Dowagiac Union School District since Jan. 1, parents and community ...
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Cass County 4-H Leaders’ Association honors ‘superheroes’
CASS COUNTY — A local organization recently recognized the “superheroes” that gave it another successful year. At this ...
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Dowagiac resident informs council of duplicate billings; 1870 house owner appointed to DDA
DOWAGIAC — The due diligence of a local citizen has paid off for the city of Dowagiac. During ...
Cass County
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department urges families to stay safe this holiday season
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As the holiday season nears, Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is the community happy time ...
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Annual Cass County Parks Pass on sale
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Parks Department believes it has the gift that will keep on giving ...
