Five of six proposals passed in their respective jurisdictions on November 5. Voters in Marcellus Township approved the Millage Proposition for Fire and Ambulance Capital Equipment Purchases and Capital Maintenance Expense, 691 yes … [Read more...] about ICYMI: 5 of 6 proposals in County approved by voters Nov. 5
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USDA to gather farm conservation data to learn trends and improve programs and services
East Lansing, MI – November 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service(NASS), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to farmers, ranchers, and … [Read more...] about USDA to gather farm conservation data to learn trends and improve programs and services
Michigan November Crop Production
Michigan farmers expect record high corn and soybean yields in 2024, according to Marlo D. Johnson, Director, USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. The November Crop Production Report is based on conditions as of November 1, 2024. Some … [Read more...] about Michigan November Crop Production
Special-Lite® to expand Decatur footprint, add nearly 70,000 square feet of manufacturing, office, showroom, and training space
Employees of Special-Lite® in Decatur broke ground recently for the manufacturer’s almost 70,000 square feet expansion. [Decatur, MI, November 7, 2024] – Special-Lite®, is breaking more new ground in Southwest Michigan. The commercial … [Read more...] about Special-Lite® to expand Decatur footprint, add nearly 70,000 square feet of manufacturing, office, showroom, and training space
Christmas Events
Christmas at the Bonine House, Dec. 1-14: The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) invites the public to Christmas at the Bonine House, December 1 – 14. The Victorian Bonine House will be decorated for the … [Read more...] about Christmas Events
Launch of Southwest Michigan FAN Chapter serving Berrien, Cass, & St. Joseph Counties
Pictured: SW Michigan FAN chapter board: Judge Stutesman, ret. Judge Dobrich, Judge Bealor, Karen Sommers,Mary Middleton, Robin Ross, Ellen Moore, Judge Howard, Preston Collett, and Tacyana Behrmann The launch of the Southwest … [Read more...] about Launch of Southwest Michigan FAN Chapter serving Berrien, Cass, & St. Joseph Counties
536,855 in State Grants Awarded to Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts
Cassopolis, Michigan, November 8, 2024 – Chief Judge Carol Montavon Bealor announces that the Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts have received $536,855 in the following grant awards from the State Court Administrative Office … [Read more...] about 536,855 in State Grants Awarded to Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts
Why it’s important to check your earnings history
By Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Or … [Read more...] about Why it’s important to check your earnings history
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News goes to press prior to 2024 election results As the calendar would have it, The News went to press (Noon EST, Tuesday, November 5, 2024) before any results of the 2024 General Election could be known. So, [insert your own … [Read more...] about Insert Your Headline Here. . .
Lucky find at CDL art auction: watercolor memory of Wakelee
A 1999 watercolor of Will Huyck’s store in Wakelee by former Cass County resident P. N. Hutchings was one of the artworks auctioned off by Cass District Library in October. While Wakelee area residents may remember the store for its … [Read more...] about Lucky find at CDL art auction: watercolor memory of Wakelee
SMC celebrates inaugural Founders Day, November 1
SMC Board Chairman Tom Jerdon presented an Outstanding Alumnus Award to SMC’s first student, Dr. Bruce Watson. DOWAGIAC MI-----Southwestern Michigan College, “a good idea that got loose in the world,” celebrated its 60th anniversary … [Read more...] about SMC celebrates inaugural Founders Day, November 1
AG Nessel Sues St. Joseph County Paper Company for PFAS Contamination
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel continued her push to hold companies that make and use per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) accountable for PFAS contamination in Michigan’s environment by filing a new … [Read more...] about AG Nessel Sues St. Joseph County Paper Company for PFAS Contamination