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Education

Edwardsburg school board recognizes outgoing board member

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg School Board met for their final regular meeting of 2024 on Monday. Those present were greeted to three songs performed by ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 3:55 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Village Council discusses rescheduling meetings

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council continued their discussion about the rescheduling of meetings on Monday. Trustee Pedersen had previously raised the issue, citing concerns ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:49 pm

Community News

Head start program hosts community tour

BENTON HARBOR — Flowers Early Learning, formerly known as Tri-County Head Start, is giving members of the community the opportunity to take a look inside ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Saturday, November 30, 2024 5:00 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis school board discusses 2025 bond proposal

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board continued reviewing plans for the district’s long-term facilities planning at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. The plans were ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3:27 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg welcomes new trustee

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council welcomed and swore in recently elected trustees during Monday’s meeting, including one new member of the council. Trustees Dennis ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:35 pm

Community News

Annual Sharing is Caring event set for Dec. 7

NILES — For the second straight year, those who wish to contribute to multiple local charities in need of funds and goods will have the ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:01 am

Business

Cassopolis entrepreneurs to creating memories, connections with new BBQ restaurant

CASSOPOLIS — Just across the street from Stone Lake near downtown Cassopolis, two entrepreneurs with a passion for slow-cooked meats are launching a new BBQ ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, November 8, 2024 11:27 am

Buchanan

New Buchanan tattoo parlor ‘a dream come true’ for owner

BUCHANAN — Those seeking to add to their collection of body art or to get their first tattoo have a new option in downtown Buchanan. ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:02 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis school board discusses facilities project

CASSOPOLIS — At the regular monthly meeting of the Cassopolis Public School Board on Monday, Business Manager James English presented a report on the Long ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Thursday, October 24, 2024 7:25 am

Edwardsburg

New Edwardsburg iron filtration plant nears completion

EDWARDSBURG — The Village of Edwardsburg is nearing the implementation of its new iron filtration plant.  Richard Low of the Department of Public Works reported ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 8:48 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis approves Risk Reduction grant application

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Cassopolis Village Hall. The trustees approved two ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:00 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Village Council hosts August meeting

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met for a brief regular meeting on Monday at the Village Hall. The light agenda consisted of approval of ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:58 pm

Cass County

Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter

EDWARDSBURG — The Village Council of Edwardsburg met Monday at the Village Hall for their regular monthly meeting.= The council continued discussion regarding possible rental ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:01 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis honors 2024 Miss Cassopolis Court

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council welcomed members of the new Miss Cassopolis Court at their July meeting on Monday. Village President David Johnson presented ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, July 12, 2024 2:56 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis School Board renews superintendent contract

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met Monday for its final regular meeting of the current school year. Prior to the meeting, the board held ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 21, 2024 10:47 am

Cassopolis

Residents express happiness with Cassopolis’ progress

CASSOPOLIS — Progress in the village was a topic throughout Monday’s Cassopolis Village Council meeting. Several citizens spoke during the public comment portion of the ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:52 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis school board talks ag building construction, student achievements

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Public Schools Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Monday. Much of the discussion centered around the construction bid ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:43 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg village council talks new pavilion, iron filtration plant

EDWARDSBURG — Citizens joined the Edwardsburg Village Council at the Village Hall on Monday for its regular monthly meeting.  Two hearings took place, one for ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:40 pm

Community News

Niles Community Schools narrows superintendent search

NILES — After two evenings of interviews, Niles Community Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Monday and Tuesday, NCS Assistant Superintendent ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 3:58 pm

Business

Cassopolis Beer Company to bring brews, pizza to historic building

CASSOPOLIS — “We don’t know when we’re opening, let’s make that clear,” laughed Kortney Romanetz. This is in response to the most common question she ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Monday, April 22, 2024 3:57 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis school board hosts April meeting

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Dr. John Ritzler recognized a $500 donation from Pier Perfection ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:50 am

Dowagiac

Silver Creek Township Board hosts April meeting

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — The Silver Creek Township Board Of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 10. It was announced that preliminary ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 2:02 pm

Ontwa Township

Ontwa Ambulance Board receives $60,000 from township to offset deficit

The Ontwa Township Board of Trustees gave the Ambulance Board $60,000 its current deficit at its regular monthly meeting Monday. Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4:37 pm

Cass County

Cass County Council on Aging provides local event for the solar eclipse

Area eclipse viewers were given a local destination for activities, education, and viewing during the solar event this week. Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:24 am

Village of Cassopolis

Cassopolis residents voice concerns over South O’Keefe Street property; Beach Bash schedule released

The Cassopolis Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday at the Cassopolis Village Hall. Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:52 am

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