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Berrien County Health Department issues public health order requiring face masks in educational settings
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department has issued a public health order requiring the use of ...
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Michigan Gateway Community Foundation launches Promise Fulfilled video series
BUCHANAN — A community promise years in the making has finally been fulfilled. The Board of Trustees for ...
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PHOTO STORY: Berrien County Health Department hosts Back to School Bash
NILES — On Monday, one county agency helped Berrien County children get ready to go back to school. ...
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Honor Credit Union announces 12th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union has announced its 12th annual Teacher Awards. According to brand representatives, Honor ...
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Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school ...
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Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education
By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both ...
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Buchanan approves event to celebrate local Olympian
BUCHANAN — Buchanan commissioners Monday gave a shout out to Buchanan’s own Hannah Roberts, who will be competing ...
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Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes ...
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Buchanan Area Rural Schools Reunion comes to an end
BUCHANAN – An era is coming to an end as organizers have announced they will stop hosting their ...
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PHOTO STORY: Buchanan High School graduates Class of 2021
BUCHANAN — Friends, family and community members packed the stands at Memorial Field to see the Buchanan High ...
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Buchanan schools will have shorter Wednesdays starting fall 2021
BUCHANAN – Buchanan Community Schools families recently learned of a few changes impacting all schools in the district ...
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Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship winners announced
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional credit union recently awarded more than $20,000 to area high school graduates. Honor ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way has crafted another unique experience to acknowledge the generosity of donors and the ...
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Buchanan Middle School threat under investigation
BUCHANAN – On Thursday, May 6, Buchanan Community Schools reported a student had made “some alarming threats” at ...
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2021-22 Strengthening Schools grant cycle open
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Strengthening Schools Grant program. For ...
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Tri-County Head Start planning new Cass County facility
CASS COUNTY — A regional educational organization has its eye on a new facility to better serve Cass ...
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LMC to hold drive-in/drive-thru commencement Saturday
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College graduates will celebrate this year’s commencement ceremony in-person, although not in the ...
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Volunteer team builds bikes for Buchanan elementary students
BUCHANAN – New rides for students arrived in boxes at Ottawa Elementary School Saturday. After only a 20-minute ...
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Berrien County Dancers announce spring concert
BERRIEN COUNTY — Tickets are now on sale for a concert showcasing talent in Berrien County. The Berrien ...
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School, community partner to bring bikes to Buchanan students
BUCHANAN – This Saturday, a Buchanan Community Schools physical education teacher will be teaming up with volunteers from ...
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Despite governor’s urging, local students return to classrooms after spring break
BERRIEN COUNTY – Students around Berrien County left for spring break on April 2, and returned to classrooms ...
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Buchanan senior awarded for top essay in local DAR contest
THREE OAKS — Six local students were recently recognized for good citizenship by the local chapter of the Daughters ...
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Buchanan High School student named featured finalist in New York Times writing contest
BUCHANAN – A Buchanan High School senior had her work selected to be included a special print section ...
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Berrien County educators receive second COVID-19 vaccine
NILES – “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang rang through the decorated hallway school staff and educators used ...
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One Year Later: Educators reflect on COVID-19 school shutdown anniversary
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On March 13, 2020, Michigan students packed up their bags from school for what was, ...
