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9-year-old injured in Cass County ATV accident
CASS COUNTY — A child was transported to the hospital this weekend after an ATV accident in Cass ...
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Cassopolis Public Schools superintendent resigns
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools Superintendent Angela Piazza has resigned. The board of education accepted the resignation in ...
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Police searching for vehicle of interest in Cassopolis shooting
CASSOPOLIS — Police are searching for a vehicle of interest involved in a Sunday morning shooting in the ...
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Former SMC instructor accepts plea deal in sexual misconduct case
CASSOPOLIS – A former Southwestern Michigan College instructor accused of having improper relations with a student he was ...
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Vandalia resident sentenced to 10 months in jail for drug offense
In Cass County Court Friday, a Vandalia man was sentenced to 10 months in jail. Randy Ray Deweerd, ...
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Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education
By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both ...
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Dowagiac man heading back to prison on weapons charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man on parole for armed robbery was sent back to prison Friday after being ...
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Following name change, Heritage Southwest unveils new signs, website
CASSOPOLIS — A local school district finally has a new face to match its new name. Heritage Southwest ...
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Cass County Council on Aging hosts Ice Cream Social, Movie Night
Smiles and laughter abounded at the Cass County Council on Aging Friday.
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Ed’s Open Header Cruise returns Thursday following COVID hiatus
DOWAGIAC — A caravan of cars will be cruising for a cause on Thursday. After a one-year COVID-induced ...
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Michigan Works! awarded $2 million grant to train workers in southwest Michigan
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren was awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education ...
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MSU 4-H and Corteva Agriscience announce pollinator project
CASS COUNTY — Michigan State University Extension’s 4-H program and Corteva Agriscience have partnered to present a multi-county ...
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Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes ...
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Reid Francis Memorial Invitational Race to take place July 24
CASSOPOLIS — Diamond Lake Yacht Club recently announced the return of the Michiana Inter Lake MC Regatta to ...
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Resident to dive into Paradise Lake history
CASSOPOLIS — Sally Jo Conner will debut “Paradise,” a presentation on Paradise Lake, at 7 p.m. July 31 ...
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Cassopolis student named to dean’s list at Miami University
OXFORD, Ohio — John Aleva was named to the dean’s list at Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio, ...
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Three teens injured in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — Three teenagers were injured in a Saturday crash in Porter Township, according to the Cass ...
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Michigan Works! to host recruitment workshop
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 2,100 jobs open in southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren ...
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Motor carrier officers to participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
LANSING — This week, motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be ...
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Diamond Lake Orchard expanding into wine
CASSOPOLIS – After 20 years in business, the Diamond Lake Orchard is expanding its product line with wine ...
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Cassopolis man injured in motorcycle crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis man was injured in a weekend motorcycle crash, according to the Cass County ...
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Dowagiac man sentenced to prison following home invasion
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is heading to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Court. JB ...
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Following June trial, Cassopolis man gets prison for firearms charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Cassopolis man with a past criminal record was one of three area residents sentenced to ...
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Three arrested on drug charges in Marcellus
MARCELLUS — Three were arrested on drug charges following a search in the village of Marcellus. The Cass ...
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Indiana man sentenced to prison following Cassopolis car theft attempt
CASSOPOLIS — An Indiana man is heading to prison following sentencing Friday in Cass County Court. Casey James ...
