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Edwardsburg Public Schools

Edwardsburg goes all out for Teacher Appreciation Week

Teachers throughout Edwardsburg work hard for their students. They wake up early, work with a classroom full of kids and then stay late to grade ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, May 10, 2018 8:04 am

Cass County

New Cassopolis principals?

CASSOPOLIS — At the Cassopolis Board of Education special meeting on April 30, Superintendent Angela Piazza proposed a restructuring of the administration team. This included ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:26 pm

Cass County

DASAS helps victims keep pets safe to escape abusive relationships

Imagine a woman who, after being treated with anger and abuse by her spouse for five years, finally gets up the courage to leave. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, May 4, 2018 9:00 am

Cassopolis Public Schools

Ross Beatty Jr.-Sr. High School students tour local coffee shops

On Tuesday, giddy Ross Beatty Jr.-Sr. High School students toured two locally-owned cafes in order to get ideas on how they would like to design ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:35 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg second-hand shop makes gowns, clothes more affordable

Whether it is for a dance, a pageant or a wedding, gowns are often expensive. What can make them even tougher on the pocketbook is ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:26 am

Cass County

Area dock installers prepare for summer

The warming weather is invigorating many Cass and Berrien County lake residents — causing them to daydream of pontoon rides with their family and friends, ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:25 am

cassopolis

Cassopolis native continues to improve, market yard tool

Throughout Cass County, landscape workers are figuratively, and sometimes literally, breaking their backs trying to reshape and improve the yards of residents and businesses. They ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:24 am

cassopolis

Ross Beatty graduate is a working actor in Hollywood

In his forties, a Cassopolis man decided he still had time to follow his dreams and left for Hollywood to pursue acting. Around six years ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:22 am

Berrien County

Area dock installers working around the clock to prepare for summer

The warming weather is invigorating many Cass and Berrien County lake residents — causing them to daydream of pontoon rides with their family and friends, ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, April 27, 2018 7:48 am

Edwardsburg

EPS seeking stories about alumni successes

EDWARDSBURG — After a student graduates from high school, they might move to Los Angeles, New York or even South Korea to chase their dream. ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:34 am

Cass County

County accepting applications for planning commission member

CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates for an appointment to the Cass County Planning Commission. The nine-member County Planning ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:15 am

Berrien County

Local scuba divers search for unusual items in the river

Rusted bikes, old and smelly tires, an assortment of glass bottles discarded pipes, a broken shopping cart and car engine parts: these are all items ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:57 am

Cassopolis

Student-run coffee shop misses out on grant, proceeds with plan

CASSOPOLIS — At the start of almost any business venture there are going to setbacks, missteps and obstacles. It is how the business handles those ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:50 am

Berrien County

A look at the state of oil and gas production in Cass, Berrien County

Three years ago, members of the Cass County community were perturbed by the activity they saw from oil companies in the area. They were worried ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:40 am

Berrien County

CLOSER LOOK: Business offers innovation, recycling solutions

Pollution is a concern for communities of all shapes and sizes. For this series, Leader Publications takes a closer look at various pollution issues throughout ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 9:11 am

Sports

Cold, cold go away

The first official day of spring in 2018 was one month ago, on March 20, but that does not mean Mother Nature is listening, even ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, April 20, 2018 10:20 am

Cass County

PTO accepts nominations for new members

EDWARDSBURG — Behind the scenes of every school are parents diligently working to make sure that events, clubs and fundraisers run smoothly. A lot of ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:05 pm

Cass County

Central Cass firefighters practice at local park

CASS COUNTY — Last Thursday, Central Cass Firefighters took advantage of the warm weather and decided to have some fun on the playground. Rather than ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 19, 2018 11:55 am

Cass County

Cassopolis/Vandalia Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for board members

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis/Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce works to assist the local community in several ways, but most notably by promoting healthy business relationships. ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 19, 2018 11:51 am

Cass County

Fire Department to host breakfast to help 3-year-old

CASS COUNTY — Firefighters are known for springing into action at a moment’s notice to save a stranger’s life. They are often viewed as heroic ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 19, 2018 11:50 am

Cass County

Unprecedented cold delaying local farms from doing business

For nearly three decades, Mark Dussel of Dussel’s Farm Market & Greenhouse has been serving the Cass County community with fresh produce, colorful flowers and ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Monday, April 16, 2018 8:36 am

Cass County

Community members honor victims of violent crimes

A stack of 102 red carnations were laid at the base of the memorial stone at the Cass County Law and Courts Building Wednesday afternoon ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 12, 2018 8:30 am

Cass County

Cass County Cancer Services to host fundraiser in Edwardsburg

In 2018 there will be a projected 1,735,350 new cancer cases and 609,640 cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society’s website. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 12, 2018 8:24 am

Berrien

DASAS to host third annual walk, run for survivors of domestic assault, abuse

Every day, the staff at Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services strives to empower survivors of sexual assault and abuse and fill them with hope. The ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 8:35 am

Berrien County

Cass County police dog receives life-saving trauma kit

CASS COUNTY — The responsibilities of a police dog include much more than looking majestic and starring in buddy-cop movies. They are an important part ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, April 5, 2018 9:29 am

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