Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association will be holding events throughout the summer and fall. Dr. T.K. Lawless Park will host events on June 2nd and July 21st. For details on how to participate or volunteer please click here.

The 2013 Clean Sweep Collection Program, covering Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties is scheduled for June 26th, July 31st, August 28th and September 25th in Benton Harbor. Safely recycle and dispose of pesticides and mercury. Participants must pre-register. For program details, contact information and an application, please click here.

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is hosting Boating Safety Classes at several locations throughout Cass County. Everyone interested in boater safety are encouraged to attend.Read more...

The SCORE Michiana Chapter, counselors to small businesses, will be presenting a 1-1/2 hour Social Media Business Workshop on Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at the Niles District Library, 620 E. Main Street, Niles. Nicole Sunstrum, Social Engagement Coordinator for the State of Michigan, will be the presenter. The workshop is for small business owners, startups and not for profits wanting to improve their promotional skills through social media. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required.  For more details and registration information, please click here.

The 2013 Summer Free Fishing Weekend will be held Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th.  Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world with more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, more than 11,000 inland lakes and over 36,000 miles of rivers and streams.  Become a part of the tradition and enjoy the free fishing weekend. A time to make memories and have some fishing fun! For more details please click here.

Steve's Run will be held in downtown Dowagiac on Saturday, July 27th at 9:00 a.m. There will be a 10K run, a 5K run and a 5K walk. To register, buy fire-up signs or pledge forms go to:  stevesrun.swmich.edu,  or for more details, click here.

The Clerk/Register's Office is pleased to announce new credit card quality CCW printed permits! Now there is no need to purchase passport quality photos. We simply capture a digital photo as well as a digital signature at the time of application. Both are printed on hard plastic cards comparable to your Michigan driver's license. The cost for a printed card is $10 and replaces the $10 printed photo fee (this charge is in addition to the $105 application fee). If you have an existing CCW license, you may exchange your old laminated card for a $10 charge.  Please click here to see a sample card.

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services announces the 2013 "Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes" community event and fundraiser on Saturday, June 15th at the Dowagiac High School APEX field. Registration is at 10:00 a.m. and the "Walk" begins at 11:00 a.m.  For more details and registration information,please click here.

Cass County Clerk/Register Monica Kennedy is excited to announce the sale of County Plat Books in the Clerk/Register's Office. These books are great informational tools for everyone but are especially useful to hunters, fisherman and farmers. The books include maps of county highways, city streets, townships as well as area lakes. The township maps include details such as property owner names and acreage that are current as of 2012. All data is gathered from Cass County records. The books are available at a cost of $20 plus tax. To purchase, please visit the Clerk/Register's Office at the Cass County Building, 120 N. Broadway, Cassopolis or for more information, contact the Clerk/Register at (269) 445-4464.

Bruce Campbell, Water Resources Commissioner has found some old records in his office dating back to the late 1800's. He has copied these together a PDF file. Read more...

Results of the Future Vision Town Meeting held on March 29, 2012.  Read more...

Did you know that the Cass County Historical Commission has two books on the History of Cass County?

Wanted:  Old or undesired prescription and over the counter drugs.  The Cass County Sheriff's Office is now providing a permanent drop box as a way to safely dispose of prescription and over the counter medications, vitamins, and other supplements.  Sorry, liquids, patches, sharps or lancets cannot be accepted.  The drop box is located at:  Cass County Sheriff's Office, 321 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031.  Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Applications are being sought for appointment to County Boards and Commissions, including but not limited to the Land Preservation Board. Applications are available on this website and can be mailed to the County Administrator, 120 N Broadway, Cassopolis, MI 49031 or faxed to 269-445-8978.