Cassopolis
Cassopolis resident combines love of gardening with giving back
VANDALIA — Erez Brandvain has always loved gardening. So, it should come as no surprise that he has a rather large garden on Quaker Street ...
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Education
Edwardsburg Public Schools Foundation hosting drive-in movie
EDWARDSBURG — So far this year, people have been limited in their entertainment choices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Edwardsburg Public Schools Foundation will ...
by Scott Novak, Friday, July 10, 2020 10:00 am
Edwardsburg
Inaugural Edwardsburg Art Fair Aug. 1
The inaugural Edwardsburg Art Fair will be hosted by the Edwardsburg American Legion Aug. 1.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:00 pm
golf
Niles City Golf Tournament registration under way
The decision has been made to have the Niles City Golf Tournament at Plym Park later this month.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, July 9, 2020 3:00 pm
NASCAR
MIS to host four races without fans in August
There will be racing at Michigan International Speedways this August. There just will not be any fans in the stands.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:47 pm
Professional golf
PGA cancels Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup until next year
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed two more sporting events — the 2020 Ryder Cup and 2020 Presidents Cup.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:07 pm
High school baseball
Senior bios: Edwardsburg’s Conner Nelson
Conner Nelson is a senior on the Edwardsburg baseball team.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:14 am
A Life Remembers
Syson gave back to Niles in many ways
Some are born to serve others. In the case of Don Syson, he was born to help the children of Niles.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 11:00 pm
High school baseball
Senior bios: Niles’ James ‘Trey’ Knight III
James “Trey” Knight III is a senior on the Niles baseball team.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:00 pm
Column
NOVAK: Hope for traditional fall sports not looking good
People keep asking me if we are going to have sports this fall.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:27 pm
High school baseball
Senior bios: Niles’ Kade Wagley
Kade Wagley is a senior on the Niles baseball team.
by Scott Novak, Sunday, July 5, 2020 7:43 pm
High school track
Senior bios: Cassopolis’ Malik Jamison
Malik Jamison is a senior on the Cassopolis track team.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:00 pm
Vandalia
URSCC purchases photo album of Calvin Township, Vandalia residents
In early June, a member of the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County saw a photo album of African Americans from Calvin Township and Vandalia ...
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:37 pm
Vandalia
Underground Railroad Days canceled due to COVID-19
Mid-July has meant Underground Railroad Days in the village of Vandalia since 2010.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:15 am
High school track
Senior bios: Cassopolis’ Owen Gardner
Owen Gardner is a senior on the Cassopolis track team.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 9:00 pm
Column
NOVAK: Former Tiger Chandler mades the right call in opting out
I applaud former Benton Harbor standout Wilson Chandler for putting his family first.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:21 pm
cassopolis
Demolition Derby to go on despite no Cass County Fair
A lot of hard work has already been put in by those hoping to compete in demolition derbies this summer, including the one scheduled for ...
by Scott Novak, Monday, June 29, 2020 4:27 pm
outdoors
Rare bobcat sighting not a surprise, but a treat, according to DNR officials
A recent apparent bobcat sighting has social media abuzz in and around Niles.
by Scott Novak, Monday, June 29, 2020 12:26 pm
High school track
Senior bios: Niles’ Sophia Hover
Sophie Hoover is a senior on the Niles track team.
by Scott Novak, Saturday, June 27, 2020 1:15 pm
Cassopolis
Hydroponic businesses seeing an upswing in sales
EDWARDSBURG — With the legalization of recreational marijuana and the COVID-19 pandemic, hydroponic businesses like GroMart in Edwardsburg and the Green Iguana in Cassopolis have ...
by Scott Novak, Friday, June 26, 2020 1:56 pm
Summer baseball
Thomas Stadium to host wrestling fundraiser Aug. 1
Historic Thomas Stadium at the corner of Silverbrook and M-51 has a rich tradition when it comes to youth baseball and wrestling.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:52 pm
high school soccer
Senior bios: Cassopolis’ Aysia Conley
Aysia Conley is a senior on the Cassopolis soccer team.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:00 pm
Ontwa Township
Ontwa Township reopens office
At a special meeting June 19, the Ontwa Township Board of Trustees approved its COVID preparedness plan, which will allow it to reopen its offices.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:25 pm
High school golf
Senior bios: Niles’ Skylar Brawley
Skylar Brawley is a senior on the Niles golf team.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:00 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Wednesday, June 24
GOLF Lakeshore Junior Golf Association Tour At Pine View Golf Club, Three Rivers (Limited field) Junior Division Conner Geigley, Centreville 85 Alan Wegner, Cassopolis 92 ...
