Cassopolis
Excavating business breaks ground on new Cassopolis facility
CASSOPOLIS — Last week, under a foggy sunrise, Cassopolis business leaders put their shovels in the dirt to welcome an expanding business to the community. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Spectrum Health Lakeland changes COVID-19 testing criteria
ST. JOSEPH – Due to increasing demand for COVID-19 testing and a nationwide shortage of supplies, Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised eligibility changes for those ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 277,806 cases, 8,190 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Wednesday, Berrien ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
SMCAS taking increased precautions amid increasing COVID-19 rates
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Personal protection equipment is just one of the many layers of precaution the emergency responders at the Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Area man arrested for possession of meth, stolen property
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — An area man is in custody following an investigation by Cass County detectives Tuesday. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announced that ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
COA suspends some activities for remainder of year due to COVID
CASS COUNTY — With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan reaching record highs, the Cass County Council on Aging is ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
SMC staff, students give back during annual Rake a Difference campaign
CASS COUNTY — Three Southwestern Michigan College teams totaling 12 people Nov. 12 joined hundreds of area volunteers helping seniors in Berrien, Cass and Van ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported one new COVID-19 death, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, Berrien ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Area bars, restaurants prepare for second dine-in closure
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The pandemic pendulum continues to swing, leaving some Michigan restaurant owners in dire straits. In an effort to combat the rising COVID-19 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Max Harden.
Cassopolis schools to move all students to remote learning through the end of the year
CASSOPOLIS — Soon, all students at Cassopolis Public Schools will be switching to remote learning. In keeping with the most recent Michigan Department of Health ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Southwest Michigan continues to see cases climb
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following new state COVID-19 orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported rises in cases over the weekend. As of ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Cass County Courts suspends jury trials, in person hearings due to COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Chief Judge Susan L. Dobrich announced Monday that the Cass County Courts have suspended jury trials through 2020 and in-person hearings have been ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Niles MSP Post hosting “Stuff a Blue Goose” event
NILES — The Michigan State Police Niles post is working with Mosaic’s Wonderland Toy Store, Helping Hands of Cass County, Red Bud Area Ministries, Walmart ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
Cass County extends Toys for Tots sign ups
CASS COUNTY — Cass County is extending its sign up dates for its annual Toys for Tots program, which provides Christmas assistance to area families. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
MDHHS issues three-week order restricting gatherings, schools, restaurants, more
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order to take place for three weeks, beginning Wednesday, to limit indoor ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Two killed in Marcellus Township crash
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — Two area residents were killed in a car crash Saturday in Marcellus Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that at approximately 9 p.m. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Boil water advisory in place for parts of Cass County
CASS COUNTY — A boil water advisory is currently in place for parts of Cass County. The advisory was issued Saturday by Keith Moss, operator-in-charge ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
Cassopolis family donating Thanksgiving meals to area residents
CASSOPOLIS — Giving is built into the Thanksgiving traditions of the Smith family. Each year, around noon on the holiday, family members load up vehicles ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Several area residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Several area residents were sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit court on drug related charges including two women given jail terms. Jamie Ann ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Debra Haight.
John Mahan appointed executive director of Cass County Mental Health Foundation
CASSOPOLIS — New leadership has come to the Cass County Mental Health Foundation. The Cass County Mental Health Foundation was formed in the early 1990s ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
Lewis Cass ISD programs receive recognition
DOWAGIAC — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District had much to celebrate this week. Tuesday, Lewis Cass ISD Director or Early Childhood Education Chris Whitmire ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported two new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Thursday, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Cass County Sheriff’s Office takes on No Shave November
CASSOPOLIS — Eleven months out of the year, Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke’s face smooth, freshly shaven each morning. However, this month, as he walks ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Cassopolis Public Schools receive No Kid Hungry grant
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools is the recipient of a grant that will help staff continue to feed children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The district ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
Cass County Council on Aging hosts Veterans Day presentation
CASSOPOLIS — Gary Gravitt was a busy man on Wednesday morning. Gravitt, the commander of Cassopolis’ Veterans of Foreign Wars post, led Veterans Day presentations ... Read more
