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Cass County 4-H seeks SPIN Club coordinator
CASSOPOLIS — Hailey Harman, Cass County 4-H program coordinator, recently announced the addition of an AmeriCorps position that will be shared between Cass and Van ... Read more
33 mins ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 554,237 cases, 14,411 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday Berrien County reported 9,949 COVID-19 cases and 204 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
18 hours ago by Submitted.
MEC director earns national accreditation
CASSOPOLIS — Gerry Bundle, a member of the board of directors for Midwest Energy and Communications, recently earned the Director Gold Status certificate from the ... Read more
21 hours ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 552,556 cases, 14,405 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 9,919 COVID-19 cases and 204 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Woman injured in Milton Township hit and run
MILTON TOWNSHIP — An Indiana woman was injured in a hit and run accident in Milton Township Tuesday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 551,080 cases, 14,326 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 9,871 COVID-19 cases and 204 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Report.
MEC announces new grant program
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is inviting local nonprofit organizations serving individuals within its electric service territory to apply for support through the new ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Cass County 4-H announces ‘Equine Education Thursdays’
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County youth interested in learning more about their horses will soon have an opportunity to join in a series of free equine ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac man pleads guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct
CASSOPOLIS — Keyandre Wesley Williams, 25, of Vineyard Place in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct against an incapacitated victim and was sentenced ... Read more
5 days ago by Debra Haight.
Cass County Chief Judge talks COVID’s impact on treatment court
DOWAGIAC — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people from all over the world, including those suffering from substance abuse and mental illness. Cass County ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
Businesses in Berrien, Cass counties report disparities in mandate enforcement
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Local health departments are often the first resource business owners encounter as they navigate evolving epidemic mandates from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ... Read more
5 days ago by Christina Clark.
Cass County commissioners approve five-year parks plan
CASSOPOLIS — The future of Cass County is looking green. Following a public hearing Thursday evening, the Cass County Board of Commissioners approved the Cass ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Woman ordered to pay back money taken from disabled son
CASSOPOLIS — A Three Rivers woman was ordered to pay back $273,000 in restitution for taking money away from her disabled son Friday in Cass ... Read more
6 days ago by Debra Haight.
Niles man sentenced to probation, jail time for 27th criminal conviction
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to probation and jail on drug and stolen vehicle charges in Cass County ... Read more
6 days ago by Debra Haight.
Michigan indoor dining to resume Feb. 1 with restrictions
MICHIGAN – On Friday morning, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced indoor dining can resume on Feb. 1. The order also allows for concessions at casinos, movie ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien and Van Buren counties have reported new COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Cass County deputy saves dog from icy pond
PENN TOWNSHIP — A Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputy saved a dog from an icy fate Thursday. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that deputies of the ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Slow vaccine rollout hinders southwest Michigan distribution
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Last week, Cassopolis resident Jim Bronke sat down at this computer and decided he was ready to get the COVID-19 vaccine. At ... Read more
7 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Dowagiac charity campaign doubles fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — C. Wimberley Automotive’s 11th annual Feed the Hungry campaign has much to be thankful for. The campaign announced Wednesday it raised $43,729 in ... Read more
1 week ago by Max Harden.
Cassopolis woman injured in Pokagon Township three-vehicle crash
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis woman was injured when a driver failed to stop at the intersection of Pokagon Highway and Wilbur Hill Road in ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Wednesday, Berrien ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Cass County Fair announces 2021 book cover contest
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County fair is enlisting help from county youth for its latest project. The organization recently announced its 2021 Cass County Fair ... Read more
1 week ago by Max Harden.
SMC announces fall honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to president’s list for the September-December 2020 fall semester. Students honored on president’s list must earn a ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Honor Credit Union to award 23 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarship
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced it will support local outstanding high school seniors with the annual Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship. ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Lewis Cass ISD to become Heritage Southwest ISD
CASSOPOLIS — Following nearly half a year of deliberation, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has a new name. Following a Wednesday vote by the ... Read more
