Cassopolis Vigilant

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Next month, Cassopolis youth will take the stage to participate in the Miss Cassopolis court.
10/28/2025

Next month, Cassopolis youth will take the stage to participate in the Miss Cassopolis court.

CASSOPOLIS — Next month, Cassopolis youth will take the stage to participate in the Miss Cassopolis court. The 2026 Miss Cassopolis pageant will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ross Beatty High School auditorium, 22721 Diamond Cove St. Tickets...

A Watervliet man was injured early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Jefferson Township.
10/27/2025

A Watervliet man was injured early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Jefferson Township.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Watervliet man was injured early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Jefferson Township. Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the single-vehicle crash on M-60 near Dailey Road at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Oct. 26. The investiga...

"It was a fun process to learn, and my biggest takeaway is that if you are willing to put in the time, literally anyone ...
10/21/2025

"It was a fun process to learn, and my biggest takeaway is that if you are willing to put in the time, literally anyone can publish a book."

MASON TOWNSHIP — Every night, RJ Lee and his wife make it a point to read to their children before bed. After narrating countless stories and tales from different authors, the Ross Beatty grad and Cass County District 8 Commissioner decided to create a tale of his own and self-published his first ...

Three area residents were sentenced for drug offenses Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.
10/17/2025

Three area residents were sentenced for drug offenses Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.

CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced for drug offenses Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Martha Cramer, 47, of Jones, was convicted of possession of methamphetamine after a September jury trial and was sentenced Friday to 300 days in jail with credit for 44 days served. She must pay...

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious” death after a deceased man was found inside a home in N...
10/17/2025

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious” death after a deceased man was found inside a home in Newberg Township Thursday morning.

NEWBERG TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious” death after a deceased man was found inside a home in Newberg Township Thursday morning. Deputies, responding to a welfare check at the 11000 block of Born Street, observed a male subject lying on the kitchen...

A 63-year-old Niles man has been arrested in connection with a racist graffiti incident at In The Cut Barbershop in Nile...
10/09/2025

A 63-year-old Niles man has been arrested in connection with a racist graffiti incident at In The Cut Barbershop in Niles.

NILES — A 63-year-old Niles man has been arrested in connection with a racially motivated graffiti incident at In The Cut Barbershop in Niles August 14. Timothy McDermott, of Niles, was arrested following an extensive investigation by the Niles Police Department. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s ...

A Cassopolis man involved in what Prosecutor Victor Fitz described as a s*x trafficking case was sentenced to prison Fri...
10/03/2025

A Cassopolis man involved in what Prosecutor Victor Fitz described as a s*x trafficking case was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man involved in what Prosecutor Victor Fitz described as a s*x trafficking case was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Johnathon Abram-Barrett, 25, of Cassopolis, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal s*xual conduct involving a victim aged 13 to 15...

Cass County families will have a chance to dress up in their spookiest outfits for some fall fun at an upcoming event ho...
09/24/2025

Cass County families will have a chance to dress up in their spookiest outfits for some fall fun at an upcoming event hosted by the Cass County Parks Department.

JONES — Cass County families will have a chance to dress up in their spookiest outfits for some fall fun at an upcoming event hosted by the Cass County Parks Department. The Cass County Parks Department has once again teamed up with Cass County 4-H, Michiana Jeep Club and the Friends of the Cass C...

A man and a woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Calvin Township, according to the Cass County Sh...
09/17/2025

A man and a woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Calvin Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A man and a woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Calvin Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 8:39 a.m. Monday, deputies were called to investigate a personal injury crash near the intersection of Calvin Center Road and...

Nearly 600 Cass County households now have access to high-speed internet for the first time, thanks to a collaborative e...
09/17/2025

Nearly 600 Cass County households now have access to high-speed internet for the first time, thanks to a collaborative effort between Cass County, Midwest Energy & Communications and the state of Michigan.

CASS COUNTY — Nearly 600 Cass County households now have access to high-speed internet for the first time, thanks to a collaborative effort between Cass County, Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC), and the state of Michigan. MEC is wrapping up its efforts with the ROBIN (Realizing Opportunity wi...

A Cassopolis woman was given probation and jail Monday at Berrien County Trial Court for driving drunk.
09/15/2025

A Cassopolis woman was given probation and jail Monday at Berrien County Trial Court for driving drunk.

NILES — A Cassopolis woman was given probation and jail Friday at Berrien County Trial Court for driving drunk. Leah Ann Mahns, 51, of Cassopolis, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving and was sentenced to two years probation, 210 days in jail with credit for 25 days served, four months te...

Resolution 2025-8 in Support of Mohammed Hasen was passed unanimously by the Cassopolis Village Council.
09/10/2025

Resolution 2025-8 in Support of Mohammed Hasen was passed unanimously by the Cassopolis Village Council.

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met for a brief regular meeting on Monday. Resolution 2025-8 in Support of Mohammed Hasen was passed unanimously by the council. Hasen is a refugee from Sudan, living in Cassopolis under legal status and struggling to bring his wife and two young childre...

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