Thursday Jul 17 | Cassopolis Vigilant
Man making meth in Edwardsburg sentenced to jail and probation
A Constantine man who made methamphetamine in Edwardsburg that caused a fire got probation and a jail term Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.
Three charged in home invasion
Three men were arrested earlier this week after a break-in at a home in the 700 block of E. Jerolene St.
Area Fourth of July celebrations
Parade 6:30 p.m. July 2; fireworks, 10:30 p.m. July 4. CONSTANTINE - July 2-5: Three-day celebration in the Village of Constantine.
Antique outboard motor show makes for great day trip
We had one visitor in the past week, but it wasn't the one we expected. We were looking for the Maumee to deliver a cargo of coal, but for unknown reasons it was unable to get to the KCBX dock in Chicago to ...
What's happening Friday: Flea market; free pancake breakfast
Sale in Kalamazoo A flea market is being held at the Kalamazoo Farmers' Market site, 1204 Bank St.
Area holiday events, parades kick off in Allegan on Thursday
Allegan has big doings planned Thursday for its July 3 Jubilee that is from 5 p.m. to midnight in downtown Allegan.
Open 59th District seat draws 4 hopefuls
The next state representative from the 59th District will take to Lansing an agenda that includes an effort to help correct Michigan's economic woes, try to make the state a more attractive place for economic ...
Debate tonight for 59th District House seat
Thursday, June 26, 2008 STURGIS -- A debate among candidates running for the 59th District state House seat is scheduled for 7 tonight in Sturges-Young Auditorium, 201 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis.
Tall grass hides pickup crash; one dead
A 41-year-old Constantine is dead after a one-vehicle crash in Cass County. Scotty Douglas Jacobs was pronounced dead on the scene before 10 a.m. Saturday when he was found by sheriff's deputies in his pickup ...
Cass County commissioners paid tribute Thursday night to the academic stars of the Class of 2008.
David Mervin Lafluer was born May 13 at New Eden Care Center in Shipshewana to Cindy and Ross Lafluer of Constantine, Mich.
Andria Baker has pretty much always been present. From the first day of kindergarten through her last day of high school, Baker, of Constantine, Mich., somehow made it to school for every day of classes, ...
Constantine senior wins bet to earn a set of wheels By Rosalie Currier currier@sturgisjournal.com Published: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7:01 AM CDT Andria Baker sits in her new car given to her by her dad, Tim, at ...
Watercooler Stories May 29, 2008
Houston police said a truck hauling animal parts spilled its contents onto the road after the driver of the vehicle lost control.
Frisbie accepts superintendent position
Longtime Mendon school administrator to begin July 1 By Jef Rietsma Sturgis Journal Published: Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:01 AM CDT Saying he looks forward to the challenges offered by a larger school district, ...
Remarkable Attendance Record for SWM Grad
A lot of parents give cars to their children who are graduating from high school.
Five-figure sales punctuate several smaller ones
May blends into June with a smattering of smaller sales. Two recent sales produced a few surprises along with hammer prices in the five-figure range.
U.S. 131 (Indiana Toll Road to Three Rivers) upgrade study ready for public
The "Final Environmental Impact Statement" for the U.S. 131 Improvement Study is now available for public review.
Four roads will keep access to U.S. 131 under bypass plan
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 BY JEF RIETSMA CONSTANTINE -- Four roads in Constantine Township will continue to have access to U.S. 131 after an upgrade to the highway is completed under a state plan announced ...
Axle workers face harsh cuts in tentative deal
Striking workers at American Axle & Manufacturing will face deep concessions in the UAW's tentative agreement with the company.