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 ...
Business
Christopher Braathen named aluminum plant manager at Hydro Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Christopher Braathen has been appointed Operations Director for Hydro’s new aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis. Braathen ...
Community News
Cassopolis’ David Johnson attends State of the Union with Congressman Walberg
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) had a special guest with him for President Joe Biden’s State ...
Crime/Court
Convicted murderer sentenced for 2020 Cassopolis armed robbery
CASSOPOLIS — A man in prison in Indiana for murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg woman living with 29 dogs gets probation
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg woman will have to pay more than $20,000 in restitution to Cass County Animal ...
Cass County
Three Rivers man injured in two-vehicle Calvin Township crash
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle Cass County crash Saturday morning, according ...
Community News
Former integrated schoolhouse to be restored by local group
VANDALIA — Underground Railroad Society of Cass County has recently purchased Brownsville School No. 1, 20559 Osborn St. ...
Crime/Court
Area residents sentenced on drug, theft charges
CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were given probationary terms on drug and theft charges Friday in Cass County ...
Crime/Court
Area man gets 25-60 years for sexually assaulting minor
CASSOPOLIS — An area man already in prison for sexual assault was sentenced to another prison term Friday ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan man gets prison time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Buchanan man who didn’t appear for his sentencing for more than a year is going ...
Local Government
Cass County K9 ‘Nellie’ retires
CASSOPOLIS — A local law enforcement dog was celebrated by the community after a successful career of saving ...
Business
Whitmer visits Hydro headquarters in Norway as part of economic investment trip
OSLO, NORWAY — Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Hydro’s headquarters as part of a five-day investment mission to Norway ...
Community News
Cassopolis nonprofit hosts MLK Day events
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by engaging the ...
SportsPlus
Pacers vs. Spurs Injury Report Today – January 23
As they gear up to square off against the San Antonio Spurs (19-22) on Thursday, January 23 at…
How to Watch ACC College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 22
Wednesday’s college basketball schedule includes four games featuring ACC teams in play. Among those games is the Syracuse…
Florida State vs. Notre Dame Basketball Tickets – Tuesday, February 4
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-10, 2-5 ACC) meet a fellow ACC team, the Florida State Seminoles (13-5,…
Trail Blazers vs. Pacers Tickets Available – Tuesday, Feb. 4
The Indiana Pacers (24-19), on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Moda Center, battle the Portland Trail Blazers (15-28).…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: ACC Games Today, January 22
There are several strong matchups on Wednesday in ACC action, including the Syracuse Orange playing the Clemson Tigers.…
