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Edwardsburg

Minimal damage from fire at Edwardsburg shopping plaza

EDWARDSBURG — Last night, area fire departments spent about an hour putting out a fire at the Gateway Shopping Plaza off of M-62 in Edwardsburg. ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 1:25 pm

Berrien County

East Kentwood High School host district robotics competition

GRAND RAPIDS — “Power Up” is a term synonymous with video games from the 1980s that reminds people of Pacman and Super Mario Brothers. It’s ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:36 am

Education

Edwardsburg school board selects next superintendent

EDWARDSBURG — At 6 p.m. last night, in a black suit, Jim Knoll sat in the middle of the Edwardsburg Administration Building boardroom as he ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, March 30, 2018 9:22 am

cassopolis

Cassopolis family offers fresh, carefully raised meat, produce

The produce and animals at Calvin Creek Farms in Cassopolis are nurtured carefully. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:34 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg filmmaker to premiere new ‘Jurassic Park’ spoof

In a pivotal scene in the 1993 edition of “Jurassic Park,” Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, is hanging out the back of a jeep ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:31 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Photo story: Edwardsburg presents ‘The Little Mermaid’

Mermaid’s, a talking crab, an evil octopus and a heroic prince stole the show in Edwardsburg this past weekend. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:21 am

Cass County

COA to host Easter meal

Older adults looking to begin their Easter celebrations a little early can visit the Cass County Council on Aging, which will host an afternoon meal. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:17 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Search moves forward for next leader

The Edwardsburg School Board has elected to go forward with a second-round interview for the district’s next superintendent. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:00 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Interview set for Edwardsburg superintendent candidate

The Edwardsburg School Board has scheduled a first-round interview for its next superintendent. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, March 23, 2018 8:41 am

Edwardsburg

Retired pastor in Edwardsburg, Jeff Reese, passes away

Everyone has a purpose or a calling in life. For some, it’s to be a parent or a grandparent, and for others, it’s to be ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:44 am

cassopolis

Soldier with Cassopolis roots leads one of the largest parades in the world

One of the of the largest human celebrations in the world is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City, where more than two ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:42 am

Cass County

Egg hunts at parks in Dowagiac, Jones

It’s that time of year again, where children of all ages scurry across lawns, looking under every rock and in every nook and cranny for ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:34 am

cassopolis

Cass students, administrator tour possible coffee shop locations in downtown area

There is a lot that goes into starting a coffee shop. Spaces need to be renovated, bars and equipment installed and coffee supplies purchased. However, ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:27 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Community helps put together a profile for the next superintendent

Thanks to help from the community, Edwardsburg Public Schools is prepared to select candidates to be the next superintendent. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:19 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Local high schools compete at Science Olympiad competition

Recently, area students left for Kalamazoo Community College, where they spent the entire day. However, they were not there for a college visit, they were ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:02 am

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Edwardsburg freshman boys basketball team is nearly perfect on, off the court

After a 62-34 victory over Allegan, the Edwardsburg freshman boys’ basketball capped off an undefeated season, finishing 17-0. Magnifying this accomplishment is the fact that ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 6:55 am

Edwardsburg

World-famous soccer player’s camp is coming to Edwardsburg

A world-famous soccer star is bringing his camp back to Edwardsburg. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 6:00 am

Cassopolis Public Schools

Cassopolis FFA team does well at Michigan-wide competition

Students at Ross Beatty Jr.-Sr. High School competed in an FFA contest that pitted them against the best the state of Michigan has to offer. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 22, 2018 5:59 am

Cass County

Cass students, administrator tour possible coffee shop locations in downtown area

CASSOPOLIS — There is a lot that goes into starting a coffee shop. Spaces need to be renovated, bars and equipment installed and coffee supplies ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Friday, March 16, 2018 10:08 am

Buchanan Public Schools

Buchanan High School students walk out amidst concern for safety

At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a crowd of unified students walked out of Buchanan High School. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:35 am

education

Two area students named National Merit Finalists

Two local students recently achieved an honor that was once given to as Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos; film director, M. Night Shyamalan; musician, Elvin Bishop ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:30 am

Edwardsburg

ESC to host wine dinner to celebrate supportive community, donors

Cheers to spring and baseball. Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:26 am

Cass County

Firemen’s Association is equipped to assist with mass shooting

In the event of the unthinkable, the Cass County Firemen’s Association now has equipment that will allow them to better assist law enforcement and help ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:56 am

Cass County

Emergency management coordinator encourages residents to fill out assessment

Two weeks after record-setting floods in Cass County, residents are still working to recover from the damage done to their homes and businesses. They are ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:52 am

Cass County

Cass County emergency management coordinator encourages residents to fill out assessment

Two weeks after record-setting floods in Cass County, residents are still working to recover from the damage done to their homes and businesses. They are ... Read more

by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:39 am

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