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One killed, another injured in La Grange Township crash

LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP — An Indiana man was injured and another driver was killed in a crash in ...

Business

Performing arts theater, coffee roaster set to open downtown Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — From art and music to coffee and sweet treats, the new occupants of a long-vacant building ...

Local Government

Michigan court: Cass County district map illegal, must be redrawn

DOWAGIAC — Cass County officials are headed back to the drawing board, and one local man’s claims of ...

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Local schools, businesses receive United Way awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional nonprofit has acknowledged local businesses and schools for their generosity and community contributions. ...

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Two killed in 3-vehicle crash in Porter Township

PORTER TOWNSHIP— The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 4:37 ...

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PHOTO STORY: Local royalty, bands shine at 116th Blossomtime Parade

ST. JOSEPH — With redbud trees in full bloom and a cool breeze dusting pollen across the landscape, ...

Education

Local students named to SMC spring honor roll

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 42 students to the President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester.    ...

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Under the microscope: Cassopolis leaders hear highs, lows of tourism report

CASSOPOLIS — The undercover tourists have delivered their results – the good, the bad and a plan of ...

Education

Tri-County Head Start to celebrate 50 years of serving children

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – In 1972, Orion Flowers started Tri-County Head Start with a vision to change the lives ...

Cass County

MSU Extension to deliver tourism first impressions report to Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — In the summer of 2021, first-time visitors arrived in a local community unannounced, with a plan ...

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Man in Niles arrested, two others charged in 2018 Van Buren Co. murder

VAN BUREN COUNTY — After four years and hundreds of interviews, police have cracked a previously unsolved homicide ...

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Flamingos flock for 4-H

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County residents may have noticed an influx in feathered friends with the return of spring the ...

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Mishawaka woman grieving loss of husband, father sentenced for drunk driving

CASSOPOLIS — A Mishawaka woman who is already in prison was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...

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Marion Magnolia Farms market to host 60 local artisans, vendors

CASSOPOLIS — From a mobile barnyard and goat milk soaps to homemade jerky and a taco truck, one ...

Local Government

Cass County receives clean audit report, with a few comments

CASS COUNTY — A local government body has been given a clean bill of health for its financial ...

Education

Miss Buchanan crowned Miss Blossomtime 2022; Miss Niles Top 6

BENTON HARBOR – Earlier in the evening, Miss Buchanan attempted to grab the microphone to answer a question posed ...

Local Government

County residents speak out on proposed ORV ordinance

CASS COUNTY — A standing-room only crowd was packed into a local government meeting, residents waiting to take ...

Community News

Bergman Veterinary Medical Center celebrates 100 years

CASSOPOLIS — Though the size of the animals treated has changed over the years, one local animal care ...

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Cass County to honor victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

CASS COUNTY — Next week, Cass County will join counties across the U.S. in honoring victims of crimes ...

Business

Hydro donates $25K to Cassopolis STEAM, plants 40 trees

DOWAGIAC — A new local company is already planting roots in the community. Prior to breaking ground on ...

Business

Local, international leaders break ground on $150M facility in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS – From a United States congressman to the Norwegian ambassador to the U.S., leaders from near and ...

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Local businesses celebrate 4/20

NILES — Thousands of Michiana residents woke up Wednesday, April 20 ready to roll. April 20, also known ...

Local Government

Cassopolis estimates $150M Hydro plant to bring $350K in yearly tax revenue

CASSOPOLIS — With the groundbreaking of a $150M facility next week, a local municipality has projected a significant ...

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Cassopolis man killed in head-on crash

PENN TOWNSHIP — One man was killed and another severely injured in a head-on collision Thursday morning, according ...

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Proposed ordinance to allow ORVs on Cass County roads

CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road may take on a new meaning if a new proposed ordinance takes ...

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