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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
3 hours 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 hours 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
6 hours ago by Christina Clark.
Edwardsburg/Ontwa Township Police Log: Jan. 11-18
Jan. 11 Midnight — Redfield/Sherman, traffic stop 12:49 a.m. — US-12/Clare, traffic stop 5:04 a.m. — Redfield/Elkhart, motorist assist 7 a.m. — Redfield/Elkhart, suspicious vehicle 8:29 ... Read more
20 hours ago by Submitted.
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
23 hours 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
23 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 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
2 days ago by Sarah Culton.
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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Cass County Meals on Wheels workers save client from natural gas leak
DOWAGIAC — Last Wednesday, Michael Faunce thought something smelled funny. The Meals on Wheels worker was delivering a meal to a client in Dowagiac with ... Read more
3 days ago by Max Harden.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 540,115 cases, 13,865 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Cass County reported 3,265 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 53 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Cass County Probate Court urges public to prepare for vaccination of incapacitated family members
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Probate Court is urging the public to make sure that incapacitated family members in nursing homes or other placements who ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
MEC accepting scholarship applications
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship program. High school seniors whose families receive monthly service from MEC ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
Bonine House to honor COVID-19 victims with light ceremony
DOWAGIAC — The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County announced that the Victorian Bonine House, located at the corner of Penn Road and M-60 in ... Read more
4 days ago by Max Harden.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cass County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Cass County reported new COVID-19 deaths over the weekend, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Monday, ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Report.
Blossomtime extends pageant season
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Blossomtime Festival Board of Directors recently announced the kickoff of its 2021 community pageants. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 533,602 cases, 13,701 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Friday, Cass County reported 3,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Van ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Edwardsburg Public Schools accepting nominations for 2021-2022 Hall of Fame
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public School is encouraging the community to nominate alumni and current and former staff members to be honored by the district. The ... Read more
