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Dowagiac Police Log: Sept. 17-22
Sept. 17 7:10 a.m. — Police Department, assist other agency 9:43 a.m. — 400 Block N. Front, assault ...
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Ontwa Township/Edwardsburg Police Log: Sept. 13-20
Sept. 13 3:33 a.m. — U.S.- 12, traffic stop 1:33 p.m. — Old 205, follow up 2:34 p.m. ...
Business
Boutique yoga, wellness studio opens in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — A newly opened business is hoping to bring healing and wellness of all kinds to the ...
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Berrien County Health Department hosts educational event in recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month
BENTON HARBOR — In recognition of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, the Berrien County Health Department is hosting ...
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Apple Festival Grande Parade is back, looking for participants
NILES — The annual Four Flags Apple Festival Grande Parade is back and looking for participants. The popular ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 995,910 cases, 20,700 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 15,805 COVID-19 cases and 288 deaths, according to the ...
Education
Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting
NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in ...
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CFCN hosting flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network will host an on-site COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot drive-up clinic ...
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Under the Harvest Moon Festival to offer children’s activities
DOWAGIAC — Families that take their children to Under the Harvest Moon on Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown ...
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Niles man, 13-year-old passenger killed in Sodus Township crash
SODUS TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and his 13-year-old passenger were killed in a Monday evening crash, according ...
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PHOTO STORY: Old Rugged Cross Church hosts church, museum dedication
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — This weekend, the familiar notes of popular church hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” rang out ...
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Dowagiac Elks hosting annual Guys and Dolls Golf Outing
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is gearing up to take to the greens for its annual fundraiser. The ...
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New general surgeon seeing patients in Niles
NILES – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently welcomed general surgeon Benjamin Sopczynski, MD, to the medical staff. Sopczynski is ...
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Michigan Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall stops in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — This weekend, the Edwardsburg community gave long overdue recognition to those who lost their lives in ...
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PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosts fall festival
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg community got into the fall spirit Saturday. The Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted ...
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Niles man sentenced to probation for drunk driving
NILES – Monday’s sentencing docket in Berrien County Trial Court was shorter than anticipated with two defendants failing ...
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PHOTO STORY: Uptown Fright Fest a success
NILES — Halloween came to Niles early this weekend. Local organization Uptown Notion hosted its inaugural Uptown Fright ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles student crowned Miss Apple Festival 2021
NILES — Glittering gowns and sparkling crowns graced the stage at Niles High School this weekend as area ...
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Three injured in Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — Three Michiana residents were injured in a Howard Township crash Saturday, according to the Cass ...
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Medical event causes car to crash into Dowagiac Burger King
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Burger King reopened following a brief closure Friday due to a car crashing into ...
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Cassopolis man sent to prison on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Cassopolis man convicted of drug offenses was sentenced to prison. ...
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SMC recognized for turning students into citizens
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has again been named to Washington Monthly’s “2021 Best Colleges for Student Voting ...
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ETS program awarded grant from Department of Education
By MAXWELL HARDEN max.harden@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — A local career prep program will continue to help area middle school ...
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Dowagiac man who broke elementary school windows sentenced to probation
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who broke windows at Patrick Hamilton Elementary School twice in 2019 was sentenced ...
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Changes to retirement benefits cause for concern among Cass County employees
CASSOPOLIS — Changes to retirement benefits for Cass County employees have been the trending topic at county meetings ...
