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Fair guests in for a treat with main grounds entertainment
CASSOPOLIS — Some of the world’s largest land mammals will be taking the center stage this year at ...
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COA’s Meals on Wheels program seeks delivery volunteers
CASSOPOLIS —The Cass County Council on Aging is seeking volunteers to make deliveries to seniors in need. According ...
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Inaugural LIVESTRONG at the YMCA 5K to take place Aug. 7
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The first LIVESTRONG at the YMCA 5K will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, ...
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Purdue University Fort Wayne, SMC sign transfer agreement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Purdue University Fort Wayne has signed an articulation agreement with Southwestern Michigan College. This ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department offering COVID-19 vaccines at the Cass County Fair
CASSOPOLIS — Public health will be taking a front seat at the Cass County Fair this year. In ...
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Law enforcement, state leaders warn residents to be aware of rental scams
VANDALIA — On July 19, Vandalia resident Bianca May heard a knock on her door. On the other ...
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Southwest Michigan thrift stores seeing sharp increase in donations
NILES — Clothes are flying onto the shelves of resale stores across the country, and southwest Michigan is ...
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Niles Township approves document scanning project
NILES TOWNSHIP — A project approved Thursday aims to create easier document searching and preservation in Niles Township. ...
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Virtual archaeology lecture series ends with look into Chevalier family
NILES — One of the most important families to the settlement of the Niles area was the hot ...
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Salvation Army welcomes new majors
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army recently welcomed two new employees in Majors Nic and Jodi Montgomery. Nic ...
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Community turns out to raise funds for teen battling rare condition
NILES — Wednesday evening, Niles community members came together to drink, dance and raise funds for a teen ...
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Berrien County health officials urge COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging parents of adolescents 12 ...
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New dog park, garden coming to the Niles Housing Commission
NILES — Niles Housing Commission residents will soon have a new place to take their furry friends. Wednesday ...
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Ascension to require COVID-19 vaccination for associates
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Like many health systems across the country, Ascension, a health care provider, which includes Dowagiac’s ...
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Edwardsburg looking forward to inaugural art fair
EDWARDSBURG — Artists from across Michiana will help paint a new vision for the future of Edwardsburg during ...
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Niles Planning Commission approves special land use request for marijuana microbusiness
NILES — A new marijuana microbusiness may soon take root in Niles’ budding cannabis industry. Wednesday evening, following ...
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Dowagiac Police Log: July 26-28
July 26 7:30 a.m. – Police Department, found property 10:55 a.m. – Hamilton, suspicious situation 11:35 a.m. – ...
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Southwestern Michigan College’s accreditation reaffirmed through 2031
DOWAGIAC — After a thorough review and evaluation process conducted regularly for most colleges and universities throughout the ...
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking July 28 to Aug. 4 as Buy Michigan Week
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation marking July 28 to Aug. 4 as Buy Michigan Week. ...
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Roadwork on M-60 near Niles begins Monday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Southwest Michigan drivers can expect delays as roadwork on M-60 begins Monday. The Michigan Department ...
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Spectrum Health requires COVID-19 vaccine for staff, volunteers
GRAND RAPIDS –Spectrum Health has announced that it will require the COVID-19 vaccine for team members, medical staff, ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department recommends masks indoors for all regardless of vaccine status
SOUTHWST MICHIGAN — One area health department is recommending masks for all individuals indoors — regardless of vaccine ...
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Southwest Michigan organizations join forces to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, combat misinformation
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Van Buren/Cass District Health ...
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Dowagiac Police Department gears up for National Night Out event
DOWAGIAC — Community members will soon have an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be ...
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Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school ...
