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‘Monumental:’ $100B company set to break ground, plant trees in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — As cannabis dispensaries celebrate their unofficial holiday this April in Cassopolis, one new business will be ...

Community News

Cassopolis, Wightman awarded for village transformation project

CASSOPOLIS — The transformation of a local village has earned statewide recognition. The Village of Cassopolis and engineering ...

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Cassopolis to allow drive-through cannabis sales, use tax money for road work

CASSOPOLIS — After recent changes to cannabis administration rules in Michigan, a local government has decided to follow ...

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Homeowners hit by COVID-19 hardship may qualify for $25,000

MICHIGAN — Berrien and Cass County residents who have endured financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now ...

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Cass County approves grant applications for TK Lawless Park improvements

CASSOPOLIS — A popular county park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities.  The Cass County Board ...

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Cass County courts employees retain defined benefit pension plan

CASSOPOLIS — As county officials seek to implement new retirement plans for the county’s union employees, one union ...

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Health department finds ‘no concerns’ following inspection of Cassopolis Public Schools

CASSOPOLIS — A local school district has issued a response after a viral Facebook post called into question ...

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Cassopolis police receive raise from village

CASSOPOLIS — At Monday’s meeting, the village council approved a police union contract including about a 10-percent wage ...

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Cassopolis approves Hydro Aluminum grant application

CASSOPOLIS — With an international company set to break ground and create local jobs, the economic development and ...

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Cassopolis Family Clinic buys county building, plans expansion in Niles

CASSOPOLIS — A local network of health care providers is expanding. The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network, provider of ...

Community News

County shelter vaccinates 137 animals; Road Commission thanks board

CASSOPOLIS — It wasn’t raining cats and dogs, but more than 100 animals descended upon a local event ...

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Lawn in order: Prosecutor comments on ‘major’ meth bust; suspects named

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with names of the suspects. CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Prosecutor Victor ...

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Cass County commission urges state to fully return to in-person operations

CASSOPOLIS — With the majority of businesses, schools and agencies statewide having returned to in-person operations since the ...

Community News

Drug bust uncovers 1.2 pounds of meth, multi-state sales conspiracy

NILES – What began as a traffic stop has turned into a drug bust involving three counties in ...

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Cassopolis approves cannabis event at fairgrounds

CASSOPOLIS — The county fairgrounds just got a little bit greener. At a special meeting Monday, Feb. 28 ...

Education

Cassopolis financial program highlights alumni, invests in students’ future

By JAMES NELDON Leader Publications Contributor   CASSOPOLIS — In the halls of Sam Adams Elementary school, students ...

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Cass County announces free rides for veterans, widows

Two government agencies have teamed up to help veterans in need of transportation.

Community News

‘Do the right thing’: George Grady’s impact as nation’s first Black police chief

DOWAGIAC — Despite having died 45 years ago, one local figure’s legacy continues to inspire a generation of ...

Business

‘License to grill’: Family key to local eatery’s success

NILES — Laughter and sweet, savory smells billowed out of the kitchen at Curly Q’s BBQ, 1125 Wayne ...

Education

Experts discuss childcare workforce crisis, local impact

MICHIGAN — As parents have returned to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, a national childcare crisis has been ...

Local Government

Cass County endorses Black History Month, designates ARPA funding

CORRECTION: The board did not approve a motion to dissolve the solid waste planning committee. The motion was ...

Community News

Free KN95 masks available at select Cass, Van Buren County locations

LAWRENCE — A local health department employee is urging residents to take advantage of an opportunity for free ...

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Dowagiac man kicks cop in groin in attempt to resist arrest

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to more than a year in jail after a 2020 incident. ...

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Dowagiac man resists arrest by kicking cop in groin

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to more than a year in jail after a 2020 incident. ...

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Great Start Cass cancels Friday’s winter festival due to weather

VANDALIA — A local organization has been forced to postpone its winter festival for the second time. After ...

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