Crime/Court
Dowagiac woman gets probation for cocaine possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac woman with a long criminal history was given the chance to stay out of ...
Community News
MDHHS launches bilingual health hotline for seasonal farmworkers
LANSING — A new bilingual hotline makes it easier for Michigan’s migrant workers and their families to get ...
Berrien County
Secretary of State offices in Niles, Dowagiac closed due to winter storm
LANSING — Due to severe winter weather expected across much of the state, Michigann Secretary of State announced ...
News
Four hospitalized following two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and three other area residents were hospitalized Tuesday morning following a ...
News Main
K9 Neera aids in apprehension of homicide suspect
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office aided in the apprehension of a suspect who led law enforcement officials in ...
Community News
Young Professionals’ sold-out adult prom ‘incredibly well-received’
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...
Crime/Court
White Pigeon woman receives delayed drunk driving sentence
CASSOPOLIS — A White Pigeon woman sentenced on drunk driving charges was given a delayed sentence and the ...
Crime/Court
Eau Claire man’s drunk driving charge reduced after completing probation
CASSOPOLIS — An Eau Claire man found guilty of drunk driving had his charge reduced after completing probation. ...
Crime/Court
Vandalia man gets probation for cocaine possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Vandalia man has the chance to keep a felony charge off his record if he’s ...
Local Government
Cass County Board of Commissioners host Feb. 16 meeting
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor CASSOPOLIS — A dangerous intersection and a grant for home and structure ...
Community News
Lyons Industries donates $36,000 to Indian Lake VFD for new vehicle
SISTER LAKES — A local company is doing its part to help first responders serve the community. Lyons ...
Education
Edwardsburg superintendent reflects on career after announcing retirement
EDWARDSBURG — A longtime local educator will be saying goodbye to the world of lesson planning, curriculum crafting ...
Community News
Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali
DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing. The unexpected arose at many turns, ...
Community News
Dowagiac turns 175 today
DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday. Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...
Community News
Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used ...
News
Two-car crash in Milton Township sends pair to hospital
A two-vehicle crash in Milton Township Friday sent a pair of South Bend, Indiana residents to the hospital ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for domestic violence, witness tampering
CASSOPOLIS —A Dowagiac man with a long criminal record was given a chance to change his life on ...
Business
Christopher Braathen named aluminum plant manager at Hydro Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Christopher Braathen has been appointed Operations Director for Hydro’s new aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis. Braathen ...
Crime/Court
Police chase leads to Silver Creek Township drug arrests
CASS COUNTY — Two Dowagiac residents are in custody following a police chase Wednesday which led law enforcement ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Public Schools begins search for new superintendent
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education has begun its search for a new superintendent. The ...
Community News
Cassopolis’ David Johnson attends State of the Union with Congressman Walberg
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) had a special guest with him for President Joe Biden’s State ...
Community News
Cass County organizations recognized with 2022 Graham Woodhouse Award
CASSOPOLIS — As the village of Cassopolis celebrates the continued success of the Imagine Cass project, the Southwest ...
Crime/Court
Convicted murderer sentenced for 2020 Cassopolis armed robbery
CASSOPOLIS — A man in prison in Indiana for murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg woman living with 29 dogs gets probation
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg woman will have to pay more than $20,000 in restitution to Cass County Animal ...
News
Icy roads contribute to Volinia Township crash
Icy road conditions contributed to a single-vehicle crash in Volinia Township Friday morning.
