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Dowagiac Family Fare to benefit area food pantry

DOWAGIAC — One local supermarket is looking to give back this fall. ACTION Ministries is partnering with the ...

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Dowagiac Police Log: Oct. 13-15

Oct. 13 7:45 a.m. — N. Front/Burmax Park, traffic stop 11:25 a.m. — 100 Block S. Front, trash ...

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Dowagiac PD welcomes new K-9 officer

DOWAGIAC – The newest police dog in Dowagiac is ready to “ruff” up some criminals. An 18-month-old Belgian ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,090,021 cases, 21,609 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 16,815 COVID-19 cases and 308 deaths, according to the ...

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Cass County Parks receives Gateway grant

CASS COUNTY — For more than 10 years, accumulated fallen trees and other natural debris had made the ...

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MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming season

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine ...

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SMC to host fall concert Thursday

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s fall choir concert Oct. 21 features a collaboration with St. Joseph and Coloma ...

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Dowagiac schools name September Students of the Month

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

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Dowagiac Police Chief reflects on 25-year tenure of retiring officer Ryan Murray

DOWAGIAC — A longtime police officer with the Dowagiac Police department is hanging up his badge. After 25 ...

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Letters installed on Rotary’s ‘Welcome to Dowagiac’ centennial sign

DOWAGIAC – Brick by brick and letter by letter, a new city landmark is coming together. Rotarian and ...

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Battle Creek man injured in Penn Township crash

PENN TOWNSHIP — A Battle Creek man was injured in a Penn Township crash after falling asleep at ...

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Honor Credit Union gives $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign

DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help county residents gain access to breast cancer services is closer to its ...

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Designer of Cass County’s seal recognized

CASSOPOLIS — Many Cass County residents may not know Vivian Purkhiser’s name, but they have likely seen her ...

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Dowagiac AD responds to criticism of football season ticket policy

EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, Leader Publications published an article titled “Dowagiac football fans irked by changes to season ...

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SMC’s Green Flag Day celebrates auto technology

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus hosted 270 Michiana high school students Oct. 8 for Automotive Technology ...

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DOWAGIAC POLICE LOG: Oct. 6-13

Oct. 6 6:30 a.m. — Baymont Inn, vehicle lock-out 12:57 p.m. — 100 Block N. Front, stalking complaint ...

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Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac to host daddy daughter dance

DOWAGIAC — Celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters is the inspiration behind a local nonprofit group’s latest ...

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Dowagiac Union High School names homecoming court

DOWAGIAC — Friday, Dowagiac Union High School named its homecoming court as the Chieftains faced off during their ...

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Hidden Acres to host trunk or treat, artisan market Oct. 30

DOWAGIAC — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a local farm’s Halloween event will be slightly different this ...

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Registration underway for Dowagiac’s Candlelight Christmas Parade

DOWAGIAC – The Dowagiac Candlelight Christmas Parade is returning to downtown Dowagiac this December, as one of the ...

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Berrien, Cass counties embrace interoperability

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Road Department along with the Cass County Road Commission are embracing interoperability ...

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United Way of Southwest Michigan recognizes community’s volunteer leaders

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One local organization recognized some of southwest Michigan’s most dedicated volunteers last week. UWSM’s annual ...

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Dowagiac City Council agrees to administer emergency housing funds for county

DOWAGIAC — City of Dowagiac and Cass County residents with limited financial means will soon have access to ...

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DEVELOPING: Thousands remain without power following Monday night storm

UPDATE: As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana Michigan Power reported fewer than 5,000 customers remained without power. All ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,064,557 cases, 21,349 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 16,566 COVID-19 cases and 301 deaths, according to the ...

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