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Elkhart man found in Eagle Lake sentenced to prison for meth

An Elkhart man was sentenced to a year in jail for possession of meth. Kenneth Hale, 53, of ...

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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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Edwardsburg motorcyclist injured on Beebe Road

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — An Edwardsburg man was injured on his motorcycle in Howard Township Wednesday, according to the ...

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Sheriff’s Department responds to pair of Milton Township crashes

Icy roads may be at fault for a at least one of two Milton Township cashes Saturday night.

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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 ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Heavy snow, dangerous roads on the way to southwest Michigan

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Residents should take precautions and stay off the roads Wednesday and Thursday due to a ...

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Schools across southwest Michigan awarded MEC grants

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications surprised 28 teachers in January with grant awards from the 2022 Strengthening ...

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Elkhart man gets probation for assaulting a woman near Niles

CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, an Elkhart man was sentenced to probation for assaulting a woman ...

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Ontwa Township/Edwardsburg Police Log: Jan.17-23

Jan. 17 5:50 a.m. — Raymond/Beach, property damage accident 6:32 a.m. — Elkhart/Sherman, traffic stop 6:55 a.m. — ...

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State police pledges action after finding racial disparities in traffic stops

NILES — A law enforcement agency is taking the necessary steps to ensure its practices are fair to ...

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PHOTO STORY: EPS Board of Education recognized for service

EDWARDSBURG — One local school district took the time this week to thank the elected officials who represent ...

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Lighthouse Chorus to offer singing valentines

NILES — One area group is giving Michiana residents the chance to make Valentine’s Day unforgettable this year ...

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EPS accepting nominations for 2022-2023 Hall of Fame awards

EDWARDSBURG — One local school district is giving community members a chance to recognize those who represent the ...

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South Bend man sentenced for drunk driving; Dowagiac man sentenced for assault

CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a South Bend man was sentenced for third-offense drunk driving, while ...

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Edwardsburg resident gets jail on drug charge

CASSOPOLIS — former Edwardsburg resident was given the chance to stay out of jail after being sentenced for ...

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