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Cassopolis Village Council

Cassopolis Village Council hires Wightman and Associates

Cassopolis Village Council members voted to hire Wightman and Associates for $28,000 to apply for a USDA grant to fund the renovation of seven village ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Friday, June 12, 2015 9:42 am

Cassopolis Police Department

McGrew presented with late husband’s badge

The badge of the late Gary McGrew was presented to his wife, Village Council President Dianna McGrew, at the council’s regular board meeting Monday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Friday, April 17, 2015 2:28 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Cassopolis to honor Gary McGrew

At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Cassopolis Village Council voted to present the police badge of the late Gary McGrew to his wife, village president ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:43 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Cassopolis council discusses new lift stations

The Cassopolis Village Council met Monday night in a workshop meeting to discuss items that will be on the agenda at next month’s regular meeting. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, January 29, 2015 2:09 pm

Edwardsburg Board of Education

Edwardsburg board honors Stickney for 29 years of service

Edwardsburg Board of Education trustee Douglas Stickney ended his 29 years of service to a standing ovation from the audience at the board’s regularly scheduled ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, December 18, 2014 3:32 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Cassopolis sets trick or treat hours

Trick or treat hours for Cassopolis will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, the village council decided at its regular meeting Monday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:00 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Cassopolis Village Council renews fluoride treatments

Cassopolis resident CeeCee Wilson made a final appeal to the Cassopolis Village Council at their regular meeting Monday night urging them not to renew fluoride ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, August 14, 2014 1:16 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Cass Village Council discusses fluorination

In a sometimes heated and emotional debate, residents, business owners as well as dental and health professionals shared their opinions on fluorinated city water with ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, July 31, 2014 1:27 pm

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Edwardsburg hires four new teachers

Four new teachers will join the Edwardsburg High School staff this fall as the Edwardsburg Board of Education approved their hiring at its regular meeting ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, June 26, 2014 2:45 pm

Cassopolis Public Schools

Patton honored for her 30 years

The Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education honored retiree Felomina Patton at its regular meeting Monday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, June 12, 2014 12:15 pm

Cassopolis Board of Education

Students honored for accomplishments

The Cassopolis Board of Education recognized math and science students for their achievements at their regular board meeting Monday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, May 1, 2014 4:56 pm

Bridges of Understanding

Board hears about Washington trip

The Edwardsburg Public School Board recognized student Nick Karamalegos at its meeting Monday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:01 am

Cassopolis Village Council

Village council honors essay winners

The Cassopolis Village Council honored three Cassopolis Public School students for winning the Martin Luther King Jr. essay competition. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Friday, February 14, 2014 8:37 am

Christmas in Cassopolis

Christmas in Cassopolis a success again

Hot chocolate, Santa, and a proud community were the theme of the night at the third annual Christmas in Cassopolis event Saturday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, December 12, 2013 3:12 pm

Cass County Public Transit

Cass council hears about transit merger

Dowagiac Mayor Donald Lyons was present at the Cassopolis Village Council meeting Monday night to discuss the future of Cass County’s public transit systems. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, October 17, 2013 7:41 pm

coat giveaway

Coat giveaway Saturday at Mason Township Baptist

As the weather is getting cooler, many of us are digging out our winter gear — hats, coats, gloves — to prep for coming months ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, September 26, 2013 7:52 pm

Lakes Water Quality Bond

Cassopolis council pursuing grant funding

The Cassopolis Village Council discussed the possibility of pursuing the State of Michigan’s Stormwater, Asset Management and Wastewater Grant (SAW Grant) at its board meeting ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:58 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Citizens voice concern over Stone Lake weeds

Community members voiced their concerns about the condition of Stone Lake at the Cassopolis Village Council meeting Monday night. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:00 pm

Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Edwardsburg Fire Department open house Saturday

The Edwardsburg Fire Department, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and the Uptown Improvement Association, will host an open house Saturday from 11 a.m. ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 1:52 pm

Cassopolis Village Council

Council discusses weed problem at Stone Lake

Cassopolis Village Council decided on Monday to discuss how to treat Stone Lake for invasive plants that are damaging it. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:01 pm

Edwardsburg

US-12 Garage Sale celebrates 10 years

From church pews and antique pressure cookers to coffins, lemonade, and baby clothes—many items were for sale this weekend during the US-12 Garage Sale. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:15 pm

Great Start Shopping Spree

McLoughlin family provides ‘shopping spree’

One hundred seventy students from Cassopolis and Dowagiac will start their year in some ‘great’ clothes thanks to the McLoughlin Family Foundation. Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 5:45 pm

CROP Walk

Recruiters rally set for Aug. 6

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 925 million people (one in seven) are undernourished throughout the world —making hunger the ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Thursday, August 1, 2013 12:39 pm

75th anniversary

Diamond Lake Yacht Club celebrating 75 years

Sharon Block has been a member of the Diamond Lake Yacht Club for 10 years. Yet she is still a newcomer compared to a lot ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 7:08 pm

bed and breakfast

Union House up for sale

Barbara Wright and Judy Scott have been living their dream. As owners of the Union House Bed and Breakfast the sisters have been fulfilling a ... Read more

by Rachel Breden, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 4:05 pm

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