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Michigan stepping up speed enforcement during regional traffic safety campaign
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than a year ago, law enforcement agencies across the nation have reported an alarming rise in ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Edwardsburg man sentenced to Adult Treatment Court following home invasion
CASSOPOLIS — Friday in Cass County Court, an Edwardsburg man was sentenced to Adult Treatment Court after pleading guilty to home invasion. Shane Ledale Sanders, ... Read more
2 days ago by Debra Haight.
Man involved in Dowagiac murder sentenced to 26-50 years in prison
CASSOPOLIS – The man who set in motion the events that led to the murder of a Dowagiac man in January 2020 learned his fate ... Read more
2 days ago by Debra Haight.
Community members speak out against ‘culture of bullying’ at Cassopolis Public Schools
CASSOPOLIS — Some Cassopolis community members are speaking out against what they see as “a culture of bullying” within the school district. Monday evening, the ... Read more
2 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Cass County commissioners approve sidewalk leveling, cleaning contract
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners attended to several items of routine business this week. Thursday, the board met for its regularly scheduled ... Read more
2 days ago by Sarah Culton.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 893,002 cases, 19,598 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,910 COVID-19 cases and 270 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Report.
Dowagiac man, daughter injured in Newberg Township crash
NEWBERG TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man and his daughter were injured Thursday following a crash in Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that at 9:17 ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Report.
Michigan 4-H eliminates participation fee
As 4-H programs across the state return to in-person engagements, there is one thing that will not be returning to Michigan 4-H this year: the ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Michigan Works! announces new Jobs NOW hotline
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren announced Thursday the start of the Jobs NOW hotline, a hotline designed to get individuals connected ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Gov. Whitmer announces state will open to full capacity on June 22
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100 ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Cass County Tractor Pullers to host fundraiser for cancer patients
CASSOPOLIS — Later this month, a line of tractors will parade through Cass County for a good cause. The Cass County Tractor Pullers will host ... Read more
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health take first step toward creating new health system
GRAND RAPIDS, SOUTHFIELD – Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health announced Thursday they have signed a Letter of Intent to explore creating a new health system Leaders from ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Local law enforcement hosts Bike with a Cop event in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Wednesday evening, Cassopolis children had a “wheel” of time at an event hosted by area law enforcement. Michigan State Police and the Cassopolis ... Read more
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.
As residents begin summer construction projects, county urges them to take preventative steps against erosion
CASS COUNTY — As the state begins to emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns and warmer weather is here to stay, many southwest Michigan residents are tackling ... Read more
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 892,830 cases, 19,578 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,908 COVID-19 cases and 271 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 892,469 cases, 19,548 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,898 COVID-19 cases and 270 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
Two sentenced on meth charges in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS — Friday in Cass County Court, a South Bend man currently in federal prison in Milan, Michigan, was given credit for time served for ... Read more
1 week ago by Debra Haight.
Homeless man gets jail time for stealing vehicle in Dowagiac
CASSOPOLIS – A homeless man who stole a car in Dowagiac in January was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to a year in ... Read more
1 week ago by Debra Haight.
Honor Credit Union announces Tracy Sanders as VP of operations
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced the internal promotion of Tracy Sanders. Formerly serving as assistant vice president of operations, Sanders recently accepted ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis to host second annual Juneteenth event
CASSOPOLIS – The Juneteenth celebration in Cassopolis is more than just a community gathering — it is an educational event. The event will start at ... Read more
1 week ago by Caleb Steensma.
In first trial in 15 months, Cass County jury finds man guilty on firearms charges
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in 15 months, a jury trial has been hosted in Cass County. Defendant Paris Bradford was convicted of six ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis graduates offer free haircuts to middle school students
CASSOPOLIS — A pair of clippers buzzed in Cassopolis High School graduate Vashaun Morgan’s hands as he carefully trimmed the back of sixth-grade student Cartiyae ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles Salvation Army lieutenants get marching orders
NILES – Throughout the past four years, the lieutenants serving at The Salvation Army in Niles have helped the community weather a flood, a fire ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 891,057 cases, 19,432 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,882 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Cassopolis native comes third on “Jeopardy!”
CASSOPOLIS — Monday, Cassopolis native Derek Allen’s phone was constantly abuzz as friends, family and long-lost acquaintances reached out to let him know he was ... Read more
