News

Niles woman, Indiana man hospitalized after two-vehicle Mason Township crash

MASON TOWNSHIP — A Niles woman and an Indiana man were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on US-12 ...

Business

Dowagiac Chamber to release area guide, membership directory magazine

DOWAGIAC — Eileen Crouse is always striving to put the Dowagiac area on the map. Her latest project ...

Business

SWM Regional Chamber urges Michigan legislature to preserve Right to Work, prevailing wage laws

LANSING — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is voicing their steadfast opposition to House Bills 4004, 4005, and ...

Local Government

Cass County commissioners adopt new meeting schedule, add committee of the whole

CASS COUNTY — Beginning March 16, the Cass County Board of Commissioners will host committee of the whole ...

Education

LMC postpones millage renewal proposal

BENTON HARBOR — At a special meeting this morning, the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously voted ...

Business

Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber announces new board members

ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of three new directors ...

Business

Treasury: Municipalities to receive Marijuana tax revenue this week

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be receiving the benefits. ...

Community News

Descendants of enslaved woman fight to reclaim land

VANDALIA — Arnwine Drive is a short road nestled next to picturesque Paradise Lake in Vandalia. The street ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac woman gets probation for cocaine possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac woman with a long criminal history was given the chance to stay out of ...

Community News

MDHHS launches bilingual health hotline for seasonal farmworkers

LANSING — A new bilingual hotline makes it easier for Michigan’s migrant workers and their families to get ...

Berrien County

Secretary of State offices in Niles, Dowagiac closed due to winter storm

LANSING — Due to severe winter weather expected across much of the state, Michigann Secretary of State announced ...

News

Four hospitalized following two-vehicle Silver Creek Township crash

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and three other area residents were hospitalized Tuesday morning following a ...

News Main

K9 Neera aids in apprehension of homicide suspect

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office aided in the apprehension of a suspect who led law enforcement officials in ...

Community News

Young Professionals’ sold-out adult prom ‘incredibly well-received’

DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...

Crime/Court

White Pigeon woman receives delayed drunk driving sentence

CASSOPOLIS — A White Pigeon woman sentenced on drunk driving charges was given a delayed sentence and the ...

Crime/Court

Eau Claire man’s drunk driving charge reduced after completing probation

CASSOPOLIS — An Eau Claire man found guilty of drunk driving had his charge reduced after completing probation. ...

Crime/Court

Vandalia man gets probation for cocaine possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Vandalia man has the chance to keep a felony charge off his record if he’s ...

Local Government

Cass County Board of Commissioners host Feb. 16 meeting

By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor CASSOPOLIS — A dangerous intersection and a grant for home and structure ...

Community News

Lyons Industries donates $36,000 to Indian Lake VFD for new vehicle

SISTER LAKES — A local company is doing its part to help first responders serve the community. Lyons ...

Education

Edwardsburg superintendent reflects on career after announcing retirement

EDWARDSBURG — A longtime local educator will be saying goodbye to the world of lesson planning, curriculum crafting ...

Community News

Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali

DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing.  The unexpected arose at many turns, ...

Community News

Dowagiac turns 175 today

DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday.  Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...

Community News

Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used ...

News

Two-car crash in Milton Township sends pair to hospital

A two-vehicle crash in Milton Township Friday sent a pair of South Bend, Indiana residents to the hospital ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation for domestic violence, witness tampering

CASSOPOLIS —A Dowagiac man with a long criminal record was given a chance to change his life on ...

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