Community News

Cass County Blight Elimination Program to demolish eight structures in first round of funding

CASS COUNTY — At the center of an idyllic residential neighborhood in Cassopolis, melted blue siding hangs from ...

Community News

Cassopolis councilmember’s attempt to remove lake board member fails

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis Village Council member’s motion to remove and replace a member of the lake board ...

Business

New discount store opens in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — Local bargain hunters are finding deals at a store that turns unwanted items into treasure. Daniel ...

Business

Cassopolis ranch to host adoption event for wild horses, burros

CASSOPOLIS —  Local residents interested in taking home a wild horse will have that opportunity, thanks to a ...

Community News

Rep. Walberg opens downtown Niles district office

NILES — The Riverfront Square parking lot in downtown Niles was packed for a special occasion Friday morning.  ...

Business

Hydro Cassopolis presents donation, multi-year pledge to Cass Kickstart to Careers

CASSOPOLIS — A new business has pledged its commitment to the future of Cassopolis with its donation to ...

Community News

Cass County Parks to hosts annual ‘Spring Egg-stravaganza’ April 1

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission, The Friends of the Cass County Parks, Cass County ...

Crime/Court

Jones man gets prison time for assaulting girlfriend

CASSOPOLIS — A Jones man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for assaulting his ...

News

Three injured in two-vehicle Jefferson Township crash

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Cassopolis woman, a 43-year-old Cassopolis mann and a 78 year-old Illinois woman were ...

Community News

Cassopolis granted more funding for neighborhood improvements

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday at their regular monthly meeting.  The council discussed a ...

Business

24-hour fitness center opens in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A new business will allow Cassopolis area residents to pursue and achieve their fitness goals from ...

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 ...

Breaking News

Arrest made in Cassopolis Fifth Third Bank robbery

CASSOPOLIS — A suspect involved in a Feb. 27 robbery at Fifth Third Bank in Cassopolis is in ...

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

School safety gains, FFA students highlighted at Cassopolis’ Board of Education meeting

CASSOPOLIS — At Monday’s Cassopolis Public Schools Board meeting, School Security Officer Chris Bergen presented a report on ...

Crime/Court

Police searching for man responsible for Cassopolis bank robbery

CASSOPOLIS — Local authorities are currently searching for the whereabouts of the person responsible for holding up a ...

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 ...

Community News

MEC reports power outages following ice storm

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy & Communications reports that as outages continue to come in, about 5,300 customers are ...

Business

Cassopolis Chamber welcomes Indiana manufacturer to community

MASON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Cassopolis-Vandalia Chamber of Commerce gathered at 19300 Grange Street, Mason Township Tuesday ...

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

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 ...

Business

Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...

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 ...

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