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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 825,844 cases, 17,324 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan continues to see rising COVID-19 cases, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates Pokagon Band’s new Benton Harbor health clinic

BENTON HARBOR — “Mshkiki” is the Potawatomi word for medicine, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is doing ...

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Dowagiac man sentenced to probation on drug, assault charges

A Dowagiac man chose probation and jail over a straight jail term after pleading guilty to drug and ...

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Local short-term rentals begin to bounce back from pandemic crunch

DOWAGIAC — The year 2020 was a harrowing time for Ted Gogol and his family. Gogol, co-owner of ...

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Historic Mill Pond, Heddon company continue to cast lures of nostalgia over Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Known by many as the place where James Heddon conceived his idea for his world-famous fishing ...

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Parolee heading back to jail on firearms charge

CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man already on parole will spend the next year in jail after being sentenced ...

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Dowagiac Rotary Club learns about Dark Sky Park

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Rotary Club was seeing stars during its weekly meeting Thursday at Front Street Crossing, ...

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Local restaurants, hospitality industry struggle to find employees amid pandemic

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Bold letters sit in windows and on signs at many restaurants in the southwest Michigan ...

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Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 11 a.m. April 9 to 3 p.m. Thursday in Dowagiac. ...

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Dowagiac Police Log — April 14-20

April 14 7:45 a.m. – 200 block W. Prairie Ronde, suspicious vehicle 9:45 a.m. – 200 block E. ...

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CASS Coalition launches anti-vaping campaign

CASSOPOLIS — Next month, one Cass County organization is taking a stand against vaping. The CASS Coalition — ...

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Regional nonprofit hosts virtual 5K for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In the U.S., sexual violence impacts more than 40 percent of women in their lifetime, ...

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Silver Creek Township zoning board approves resident’s variance request

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A township resident will now be able to pursue a construction project on their ...

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United Way of Southwest Michigan’s director of advocacy chosen for selective statewide advocacy program

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN —Heather Cole, director of advocacy and public innovation at United Way of Southwest Michigan, is one ...

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Salvation Army receives grant from The Pokagon Fund for emergency financial assistance

NILES — Thanks to a recently awarded grant, one area nonprofit is taking steps to help community members ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two COVID-19 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...

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4-H announces alumni, supporters walking challenge

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Area residents will be able to put their steps to good use next month to ...

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Cass County millages on the ballot for May 4

CASS COUNTY — Three Cass County millages will be on the ballot May 4 for a special election. ...

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Dowagiac announces March students of the month

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s March Students of the Month during ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 799,140 cases, 16,986 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 12,787 COVID-19 cases and 240 deaths, according to the ...

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DUS to install classroom phones in elementary schools, high school

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools will soon be upgrading its communication capabilities. The DUS Board of Education unanimously ...

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DUS Board of Education honors Class of 2021 Top 10

DOWAGIAC — A group of high school students was honored Monday for their efforts in the classroom the ...

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United Way of Southwest Michigan invites community to honor leaders during National Volunteer Week

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This week, one regional organization is honoring its volunteers. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week ...

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Cass County Sheriff’s Office K9 finds home invasion, larceny suspect

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A four-legged Cass County Sheriff’s Office employee located a home invasion suspect following reports of ...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 793,881 cases, 16,901 deaths

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 12,747 COVID-19 cases and 241 deaths, according to the ...

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