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CASSOPOLIS — With a large round of applause, one local facility was recof ognized by the Cass County Board Commissioners Thursday. During Thursday’s regularly scheduled Cass County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board recognized Cass County Medical Care Facility for the work it does in the community. Commissioner Skip Dyes presented Christian Lutes, of the Cass County Medical Care Facility, with a framed copy of the resolution. Cass County Medical Care Facility is loa government-run nursing home, cated at 23770 Hospital St., Cassopolis.
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