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Dowagiac Union Schools to close Friday due to potential threats

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools will be closed Friday following investigations into potential threats made at school buildings, ...

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UPDATE: Dowagiac man killed in Thursday morning pedestrian vs. train crash

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man was killed in a Thursday morning pedestrian vs. train crash in downtown Dowagiac. ...

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Neighborhood COVID-19 testing sites expanded in Cass, Van Buren counties

LAWRENCE — With the COVID-19 pandemic still hitting southwest Michigan hard, one local health department is expanding testing ...

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Kincheloe principal resigns from Dowagiac schools

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac educator is stepping down from her position with the district to explore a new ...

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UPDATE: Dowagiac police confirm fatality in Thursday morning pedestrian vs. train crash

DOWAGIAC — Police have confirmed a fatality in a Thursday morning pedestrian vs. train crash in downtown Dowagiac. ...

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DEVELOPING: Police investigating crash on E. High Street in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Police are currently on scene investigating a crash that occurred before 10 a.m. Thursday on E. ...

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Health department educator talks COVID hospitalizations, vaccine, masks

DOWAGIAC — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the state, Cass County remains the least vaccinated county ...

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Dowagiac Police Log: Dec. 8-15

Dec. 8 7:26 a.m. — Pokagon/Woodhouse, traffic crash — car/deer 8:39 a.m. — Courtland/N. Front, traffic stop 8:45 ...

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MDHHS urges Michiganders to get vaccinated, boosted, start the New Year on the right track to fight COVID-19

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding Michiganders to get their booster dose ...

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Dowagiac schools name November Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...

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SMC Honors Program marks five years

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation at its regular monthly meeting Dec. 8 ...

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Dowagiac chamber seeks individuals interested in serving on Pageant Executive Committee

DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is looking for candidates who are interested in being appointed ...

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Two injured in Pokagon Township crash

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Niles woman and a South Bend man were transported to the hospital following a ...

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Dowagiac teachers issue vote of no confidence in superintendent, walk out of board meeting

DOWAGIAC — The battle between Dowagiac teachers and the district school board is showing no signs of slowing ...

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What SMC’s nursing program taught a paramedic

DOWAGIAC — When Jennifer Stout completed Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing program in 2019, she received a Florence Nightingale ...

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LaSata announces Lyons Industries as December Small Business of the Month

LANSING — State Sen. Kim LaSata recently presented Lyons Industries out of Dowagiac with the latest installment of ...

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Three sentenced to jail on various charges in Cass County

CASSOPOLIS – Several area residents were sentenced to jail and probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. • ...

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Dowagiac man who assaulted a woman sentenced to jail, probation

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted a woman earlier this year was sentenced to probation and jail ...

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Two men get jail time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS – Two men were sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to one year in jail on ...

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Dance team donates to Dowagiac food pantry

DOWAGIAC — Last week, ACTION Ministries received a donation of items collected by dancers from Miss Michele and ...

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Cass County Medical Care Facility to offer outpatient services

CASSOPOLIS — One local medical facility is preparing for a big first. For the first time, the Cass ...

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Dowagiac woman celebrates 100th birthday

DOWAGIAC — One local woman never thought she would live to see her 100th birthday, but now that ...

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Limnologist appointed to Silver Creek Planning Commission

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A local township’s board members agreed that despite having more quality candidates for an ...

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Sarah Mathews appointed as court administrator, FOC director

CASSOPOLIS — Chief Judge Susan L. Dobrich announced Thursday the appointment of Sarah Mathews as the next Cass ...

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Chamber welcomes new event space Venue 132 to downtown Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Instead of a ribbon-cutting ceremony when new businesses open, the Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce has been ...

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