Vandalia News

An attempt to discipline a 4-year-old boy by sexually assaulting him cost an Edwardsburg man dearly Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.

Here's your chance to help preserve a piece of American history right here in Michiana.

From Kitty Litter creator Edward Lowe to Cassopolis' Capt. Iven C. Kincheloe, who broke the altitude record as a test pilot in 1956, the Museum at Southwestern Michigan College boasts an eclectic display of local artifacts from area residents who left imprints on history.

The public is invited to a meeting taking place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Vandalia Village Hall.

Posted 2 hours, 21 minutes ago at 2:11 pm. By MARCIA STEFFENS Cassopolis Vigilant CASSOPOLIS - The Cassopolis Village council approved a lease Monday evening for three years at $27,000 a year with Southern Michigan Bank & Trust.

It's been a long time since Pioneer Street in Marcellus Township has been improved east of M-40, and part of it will get a new surface yet this fall - a graveled surface.

Since 1954, youth in grades third through 12 have learned to memorize and learn the Bible in a fun and exciting way, while also qualifying for college scholarships.

Posted 2 hours, 16 minutes ago at 8:59 am. Paula Steffens, Ashley Green On Saturday, Sept.

The employee-owners ofA Kemner-IottA Agency of Cass County believe in using the services of the people in the community.

The employee-owners of Kemner-Iott Agency of Cass County believe in using the services of the people in the community.

"Kentucky at Sunrise," a tableau telling the story of slave raids which occurred in Cassopolis and Vandalia in August 1847, was featured Sunday at Ross Beatty High School as the centerpiece of the seventh Minority Coalition of Cass County International Festival.

Whether it was used to hide runaway slaves or not, the Bonine house on Michigan 60, just west of Vandalia, is a link to Cass County's role in the abolitionist movement unlike any other.

August 1847 slave raid 'defines who we are' Posted 3 hours, 10 minutes ago at 8:42 am.

Stolen property was spread across the floor of Cass County's Circuit Court earlier this week as Douglas Barbour went to trial on conspiracy, stolen firearms, methamphetamine, stolen property and other theft-related charges.

Cass County sold 26 parcels at last Friday's tax sale for $247,500, County Treasurer Linda Irwin reported to the Board of Commissioners Thursday night.

Cass County is eligible for $175,000 in grant funding for energy efficiency and conservation block grants.

Posted 20 hours, 8 minutes ago at 11:22 am. Buyers surround the grand champion market steer owned by Kayla Green of Vandalia at the Cass County Fair after paying $3,975 at $3 a pound for the steer.. From left are Rick Peterson, Norman Carlson, Jay Shugars, Dan BeMeyer, Dennis Dominiak, Carl Sparks, Kayla Green and Gary Lorenz.

The project of putting in an 8-foot-wide sidewalk/trail on Michigan 62 is a step closer to reality.

The bonds of love, friendship and neighborliness sometimes prevailed against the cruel system of slavery in 19th-century America.

Mark Baumgartner, mail manager for Lithotone, Inc., has recently been installed on the board of directors of the South Bend Area PCC Executive Council.