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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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‘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 ...

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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 ...

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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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‘Winter Nights’ brings snow and starlight to Cass county

By JAMES NELDON Leader Publications Contributor   Families looking for a different take on winter fun are getting ...

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Woman injured after snowmobile rolls multiple times

LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP — A woman was hospitalized after her snowmobile rolled multiple times in La Grange Township ...

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Cass, Van Buren residents may be eligible to receive free COVID-19 tests

LAWRENCE — There is now another opportunity for some Cass and Van Buren County residents to receive free ...

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Dowagiac man gets probation for confronting daughter’s boyfriend with gun

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who confronted his daughter’s boyfriend was sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County ...

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Niles man gets jail time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was sentenced to a year in jail for possession of meth in Cass ...

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Dowagiac office manager sentenced to probation for embezzlement

CASSOPOLIS – The former office manager of a Dowagiac insurance agency was placed on probation and ordered to ...

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Niles natives plan to open theater in downtown Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A new theater is aiming to bring the performing arts to downtown Cassopolis. Cousins and Niles ...

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When county offices close due to snow, Cass County Sheriff’s Office hosts wedding for Illinois couple

CASSOPOLIS — While most people spent Wednesday staying warm from the comfort of their homes or shoveling snow ...

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Underground Railroad Society of Cass County honors Black History Month

CASSOPOLIS — One local nonprofit is recognizing Black History Month by remembering Cass County’s history with the Underground ...

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South Bend man transported to hospital following Milton Township crash

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A South Bend man was taken to the hospital following a Cass County crash, according ...

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PHOTO STORY: Organizers call Stone Lake Ice Fishing Bowl a success

CASSOPOLIS — Organizers of the fourth annual Stone Lake Ice Fishing Bowl said the results were anything but ...

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