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Cass County

Man dies in reported Juno Lake drowning

MASON TOWNSHIP — A man has died after drowning in Juno Lake in Mason Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard J. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, July 22, 2024 11:19 am

Cass County

Police seize 21 guns, ammunition in Niles traffic stop

NILES — A 40-year-old man is facing felony firearms charges after authorities found 21 guns and ammunition during a traffic stop in Niles. According to ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:12 am

volleyball

Krush hosting tryouts July 22

The Krush Volleyball Club is hosting tryouts Monday, July 22 for those that could not make the July 14 date. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:38 pm

College volleyball

Cassopolis Burks signs with Roadrunners

As the beginning of the season is rapidly approaching, Southwestern Michigan College Volleyball Coach Jenny Nate has inked another player to the Class of 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:23 pm

football

Bengals’ running back Evans hosting youth football camp in Edwardsburg

hris Evans, a sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, will be hosting a youth football camp at Edwardsburg High ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:41 pm

Dowagiac

Two injured in two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man and Dowagiac woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:30 pm

Cass County

Cassopolis authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects

CASSOPOLIS — The Village of Cassopolis Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of suspects involved in an armed robbery of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:27 am

Cass County

Two injured in Silver Creek Township crash

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Haslett man and a South Bend woman were injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash, according to the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:05 pm

News

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Buchanan

The City of Buchanan reports a sanitary sewer overflow into McCoy Creek in the City Limits. The overflow was determined and confirmed at approximately 11:30 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:58 pm

Cass County

3 arrested in Cass County for concealing stolen property

NEWBURG TOWNSHIP — Three people were arrested Tuesday after stolen items were found in a Newburg Township home, according to the Cass County Drug Enforcement ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:35 pm

College basketball

Cassopolis’ Goins becomes fifth member of SMC recruiting class

Southwestern Michigan College Coach Rodell Davis has signed the fifth member of his 2024-25 men’s basketball recruiting class. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 10:43 am

Cass County

Edwardsburg resident injury in single-car accident

Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Hospital Street and M-60 at approximately 8:47 p.m. Saturday. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, July 7, 2024 1:40 pm

Cass County

Woman injured after swerving to avoid deer in Volinia Township

VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A Lawrence woman was hospitalized following a single vehicle crash Wednesday in Volinia Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 5, 2024 7:44 am

News

Granger man killed in Niles Township crash

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Granger man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening north of the state line in Niles Charter Township, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 8:53 am

Community News

Saint Joseph Health System removed from UnitedHealthcare network

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — UnitedHealthcare has forced Saint Joseph Health System out of its network, effective July 1, impacting patients with UnitedHealthcare commercial, Medicare Advantage and ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:59 pm

News

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 25 in Dowagiac. According to Director of Public Services ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 11:26 am

Crime/Court

Authorities seek help locating Dollar General robbery suspect

ORONOKO TOWNSHIP — The Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of a suspect involved in an armed ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:02 pm

Cass County

Suspect arrested in stabbing of 3 people in Silver Creek Township

CASS COUNTY — A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing of three people in Silver Creek Township, police said Saturday morning. Cass County Sheriff ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:03 am

Breaking News

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Cass County triple stabbing incident

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has obtained an arrest warrant for a man wanted for his involvement in the triple stabbing ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, June 21, 2024 1:43 pm

News

Supreme Court upholds federal law banning domestic abusers from possessing guns

LANSING — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in United States v. Rahimi (PDF), rejecting a challenge to the constitutionality of a federal law banning ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, June 21, 2024 12:21 pm

Education

Edwardsburg Middle School announces second semester honor roll

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Middle School recently released its honor roll for its second semester of the 2023-24 school year. To make the honor roll, a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:27 am

Cass County

Authorities seek help locating stabbing suspect

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a person suspected of stabbing three people in ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:14 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union High School announces second semester honor roll

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School recently released its honor roll for its second semester. Students who achieved a 4.0 GPA are noted with an ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, June 17, 2024 12:33 pm

Voilleyball

Krush opens registrations for All-Skills Youth Camps

Krush Volleyball has opened registration for their summer All-Skills Youth Camp for grades 2-5. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, June 13, 2024 8:28 pm

Community News

‘American Pickers’ to pick through southwest Michigan in August

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A national television show is on the hunt for local collections to “pick” through in southwest Michigan. According to a news release, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:13 pm

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