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Community News

PHOTO STORY: GOP supporters host ‘Stand up for Trump’ rally in downtown Niles

NILES — Community members gathered in front of Congressman Tim Walberg’s downtown Niles office Monday afternoon in support ...

News

Cass Family Clinic receives grant for Narcan vending machines

CASS COUNTY — Cass Family Clinic, an independent Federally Qualified Health Center serving Southwest Michigan, has installed Naloxone/Narcan ...

Community News

Cass County narrows administrator search to two candidates

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are a step closer to choosing a new county administrator after interviews with ...

Betting Preview

HSISD early childhood programs earn national accreditation

CASS COUNTY — The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Strong Beginnings preschool program for Heritage Southwest ISD ...

Local Government

Interviews for next Cass County Administrator begin Thursday

CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting, open to the public, ...

News

Annual Run Like a Blue Streak 5K returns April 26

The second annual Run Like a Blue Streak 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, AApril 26 at ...

Business

Cass Family Clinic begins construction on new Dowagiac healthcare clinic

DOWAGIAC – Cass Family Clinic, an independent Federally Qualified Health Center serving Southwest Michigan, has kicked off construction ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

Three charged in Benton Harbor-Buchanan basketball game incident

CASSOPOLIS — Charges have been filed against three individuals – including one minor – involved in an incident ...

Community News

Aging services organizations finalize southwest Michigan partnership

ST. JOSEPH — In an effort to grow home and community-based services available to older adults in the ...

Local Government

Cass County recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Prosecutor Victor A. Fitz has announced that this week is National Crime Victims’ Rights ...

News

Breaking and entering arrest made in Cass County

CASS COUNTY — A 39-year-old male was arrested Thursday on suspicion of breaking and entering, according to the ...

Community News

Beacon Health System to acquire Ascension Healthcare System

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Beacon Health System, a locally-owned and governed nonprofit healthcare provider in northern Indiana and southern ...

Community News

Fun, affordable family activities in Michiana

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Spring Break in full swing – March 31 to April 4 for many southwest ...

Community News

IM Power: Thousands without power following Sunday storms

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Storms with strong winds and torrential rain that swept through northern Indiana and southwest Michigan ...

Crime/Court

Teens charged in stolen firearms case

CASSOPOLIS — Two teens were arrested Monday in connection to a Cassopolis hardware store robbery in January, according ...

Community News

SMCAS, Medic 1 discuss potential merger

BERRIEN SPRINGS — People got the chance to learn more about a possible merger between the county’s two ...

Cassopolis

Dowagiac woman appointed to serve on statewide commission to support well-being in the law

On Dec. 11, 2024, Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clement appointed Cass County Courts’ Probate Register Kelley James-Jura, ...

News

Cass County seeking applicants for next County Administrator

CASS COUNTY — Cass County has officially begun seeking applications for County Administrator. In January, the Board of ...

Crime/Court

Area residents get probation in Cass County court

CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court, with one having ...

Education

Cassopolis school board welcomes new members

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board celebrated School Board Recognition Month and welcomed their newest members at their ...

Crime/Court

Drug Enforcement Team makes arrest in Porter Township

PORTER TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team arrested a 46-year-old woman in Porter Township Wednesday following ...

Community News

Honor Credit Union opens applications for 15th annual Scholarship Program

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union is excited to continue its 15-year tradition of supporting Michigan students through ...

Local Government

Cass County Board of Commissioners approve 2025 committee assignments

CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved committee, board and commission assignments for ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man sentenced for assaulting woman, police

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who got into an altercation outside of a downtown Dowagiac restaurant and then ...

Crime/Court

Former Cass County correctional officer gets probation for drunk driving

CASSOPOLIS — A former Cass County correctional officer was sentenced to probation for third offense drunk driving Friday ...

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