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9-year-old injured in Cass County ATV accident
CASS COUNTY — A child was transported to the hospital this weekend after an ATV accident in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke of the Cass ... Read more
2 hours ago by Staff Report.
Cassopolis Public Schools superintendent resigns
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools Superintendent Angela Piazza has resigned. The board of education accepted the resignation in a unanimous vote at a special board ... Read more
15 hours ago by Sarah Culton.
Police searching for vehicle of interest in Cassopolis shooting
CASSOPOLIS — Police are searching for a vehicle of interest involved in a Sunday morning shooting in the village of Cassopolis, according to the Cassopolis ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Former SMC instructor accepts plea deal in sexual misconduct case
CASSOPOLIS – A former Southwestern Michigan College instructor accused of having improper relations with a student he was counseling has accepted a plea deal just ... Read more
4 days ago by Debra Haight.
Vandalia resident sentenced to 10 months in jail for drug offense
In Cass County Court Friday, a Vandalia man was sentenced to 10 months in jail. Randy Ray Deweerd, 60, of South Street in Vandalia, pleaded ... Read more
4 days ago by Debra Haight.
Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education
By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both in classrooms and during remote instruction. The ... Read more
4 days ago by Christina Clark.
Dowagiac man heading back to prison on weapons charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man on parole for armed robbery was sent back to prison Friday after being convicted by a Cass County jury last ... Read more
4 days ago by Debra Haight.
Following name change, Heritage Southwest unveils new signs, website
CASSOPOLIS — A local school district finally has a new face to match its new name. Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, which serves Dowagiac, Cassopolis, ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Cass County Council on Aging hosts Ice Cream Social, Movie Night
Smiles and laughter abounded at the Cass County Council on Aging Friday. Read more
1 week ago by Max Harden.
Ed’s Open Header Cruise returns Thursday following COVID hiatus
DOWAGIAC — A caravan of cars will be cruising for a cause on Thursday. After a one-year COVID-induced hiatus, Dowagiac’s fifth annual Ed’s Open Header ... Read more
1 week ago by Max Harden.
Michigan Works! awarded $2 million grant to train workers in southwest Michigan
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren was awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program grant from the Michigan Department ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
MSU 4-H and Corteva Agriscience announce pollinator project
CASS COUNTY — Michigan State University Extension’s 4-H program and Corteva Agriscience have partnered to present a multi-county program exploring the world of pollinators that ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes of this past year with both in-person ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Reid Francis Memorial Invitational Race to take place July 24
CASSOPOLIS — Diamond Lake Yacht Club recently announced the return of the Michiana Inter Lake MC Regatta to be hosted on July 24 at Diamond ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Resident to dive into Paradise Lake history
CASSOPOLIS — Sally Jo Conner will debut “Paradise,” a presentation on Paradise Lake, at 7 p.m. July 31 at the Ross Beatty High School Auditorium. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis student named to dean’s list at Miami University
OXFORD, Ohio — John Aleva was named to the dean’s list at Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio, for the 2020-21 spring semester. Miami University ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Three teens injured in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — Three teenagers were injured in a Saturday crash in Porter Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Michigan Works! to host recruitment workshop
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 2,100 jobs open in southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is hosting an educational workshop for local ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Motor carrier officers to participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
LANSING — This week, motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be conducting commercial vehicle inspections throughout the state ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Diamond Lake Orchard expanding into wine
CASSOPOLIS – After 20 years in business, the Diamond Lake Orchard is expanding its product line with wine this August. The 10-acre orchard produces apples, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Caleb Steensma.
Cassopolis man injured in motorcycle crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis man was injured in a weekend motorcycle crash, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported his ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac man sentenced to prison following home invasion
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is heading to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Court. JB Nunley Jr., 56, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Debra Haight.
Following June trial, Cassopolis man gets prison for firearms charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Cassopolis man with a past criminal record was one of three area residents sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Debra Haight.
Three arrested on drug charges in Marcellus
MARCELLUS — Three were arrested on drug charges following a search in the village of Marcellus. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announced that on ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Indiana man sentenced to prison following Cassopolis car theft attempt
CASSOPOLIS — An Indiana man is heading to prison following sentencing Friday in Cass County Court. Casey James Balser, 24, of Middlebury, pleaded guilty to ... Read more
