Horizons
Niles company coated with family tradition, legacy
When former Sen. John Proos visited NCP Coating in 2018 to help the privately-owned Niles business celebrate its 70th anniversary, company leaders Nat and Ben ...
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Edwardsburg
Trunk or Treat event returns to Hope in Edwardsburg this Sunday
10 years ago, the Hope United Methodist Church in Edwardsburg discontinued its annual Trunk or Treat event due to poor attendance. Last year, under the ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:27 am
cassopolis
Village of Cassopolis releases master plan for community input
For at least a year, the Village of Cassopolis has worked to put together a master plan to to care the community forward. Throughout this ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:21 am
Edwardsburg
Scholarship program been going on for more than 60 years
For more than 60 years, students in Edwardsburg have been able to sharpen their interviewing and public speaking skills by participating in a local pageant, ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:17 am
Edwardsburg
Witches on the porch continues tradition of spooking children, bringing community together
For more than a decade, the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum has hosted a Halloween tradition called Witches on the Porch.
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:12 am
Cassopolis Publics Schools
Local art class offers students advanced, academic-styled coursework
For more than a year, the Cass Area Artists have sponsored a class, which is hosted at the Cass District Library in Cassopolis from 6:30 ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:11 am
Cassopolis Public Schools
Project Graduation to host adult prom
There are few opportunities for adults to get dressed up in vibrant dresses, go out to dinner and dance the night away, while a DJ ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:57 am
Cassopolis Public Schools
Cassopolis band advances their skills at competition
Last Wednesday, at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District Six Marching Band Festival in Niles, the Cassopolis Rangers band finished up its marching ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:14 am
Edwardsburg Public Schools
Edwardsburg Band looks to build off past success
With roughly 95 students participating, the Edwardsburg High School marching band is one of the largest in the area.
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:12 am
cassopolis
Cass Area Artists show at Cassopolis Sinclair Station for the next two weeks
There’s a large, green dinosaur on top of the Sinclair Station off Broadway Street in downtown Cassopolis, a marketing tool Sinclair Oil first used in ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:10 am
Edwardsburg
US-12 construction expected to be finished soon
After several weeks of inactivity, with orange cones sitting still and equipment resting on the side shoulder, road construction on US-12 in Edwardsburg has once ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:52 am
cassopolis
Turtle Lodge to host Halloween themed community potluck
Just across from the historic Cass County Courthouse is Turtle Lodge, owned by Darin Boyles and Boyles Properties. Inside the brick lodge is a large ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:32 am
Cassopolis
New Blossomtime preliminary pageant available in Cass
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis students wishing to participate in the Blossomtime pageant still have the opportunity to do so thanks to two of its former participants. ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:46 am
Cassopolis
Mobile vendors serving up lunch in Cassopolis Friday
CASSOPOLIS — The popularity of food trucks has greatly increased over the past decade. They used to be a novelty people saw in large college ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:42 am
Edwardsburg HS
Three Rivers no match for spikers
EDWARSBURG — There were three undefeated teams atop the Wolverine Conference volleyball standings heading into last Thursday night’s matches. When the smoke cleared, only Edwardsburg ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:34 am
Edwardsburg HS
Edwardsburg QB runs, passes team to share of title
EDWARDSBURG — On a team that prides itself on running the football, quarterback Tre Harvey’s name may not be the first one opponents talk about. ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:32 am
Education
Eagle Lake receives National Blue Ribbon designation
EDWARDSBURG — Last Monday, students at Eagle Lake Elementary School gathered in the gymnasium for a special presentation. It was spirit week, and the students ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:28 am
Edwardsburg
Local Elvis tribute artist ‘excited’ to play at Barn Swallow Theatre
EDWARDSBURG — On Saturday, Oct. 20, a musical act more than 40 years old is coming to Edwardsburg. The act will not be done by ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:26 am
Cassopolis HS
Volleyball, soccer also pick up wins
MARCELLUS — The Rangers rolled up 43 first-half points in complete domination of the Wildcats, who crossed midfield just one time. Cassopolis rushed for 252 ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:18 am
Cass County
Cassopolis native begins 135th Trooper Recruit School
LANSING — The Michigan State Police is pleased announced that 128 recruits just completed the first week of 26 weeks of training to become Michigan ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:17 am
Cassopolis
Overcoming setbacks, village, school continue pursue
CASSOPOLIS — At the end of last school year, the Cassopolis student-run coffee shop hit a snag when it did not receive an initial source ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:16 am
Edwardsburg
Two Eddies named National Merit Semifinalists
EDWARDSBURG — Every fall, thousands of high-achieving high school seniors from across the country wait as they anticipate whether or not they will be named ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:03 am
Edwardsburg HS
No. 1 Eddies host No. 3 Wildcats
EDWARDSBURG — The biggest game of the 2018 season has arrived. No. 1-ranked Edwardsburg (6-0) will host No. 3-ranked Three Rivers (6-0) for the Wolverine ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:52 am
Berrien
Manufacturing week offers students a chance to explore the industry
This week, businesses throughout Berrien and Cass counties hosted high school students from around the area to show them why manufacturing jobs could be a ...
by Andrew Mentock, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:15 am
Berrien County
19th annual Apple Festival Car Show took place on Sunday
NILES — At the northeast corner of Seventeenth and Lake streets in Niles, the 19th annual Apple Festival Car Show took place Sunday. At the ...
