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Junior Achievement of Berrien and Cass Counties announces “Play for JA” event
BENTON HARBOR — Junior Achievement serving Berrien and Cass counties is inviting the community to engage in team-building ...
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Buchanan High School has remote day due to teacher shortage
BUCHANAN – Buchanan High School students got an unplanned remote day of instruction to begin the week with ...
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United Way invites community to sponsor children to receive free books
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community ...
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During virtual learning, students experiencing homelessness can fall through the cracks
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Recently, the number of students experiencing homelessness in some way throughout Berrien, Cass and Van ...
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Buchanan Superintendent Patricia Robinson on getting students back into the classroom, serving community
This February, to celebrate Black History Month, Leader Publications will be running profiles on African American leaders and ...
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United Way scholarship focuses on community service
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — High school seniors dedicated to community service in southwest Michigan have the chance to win ...
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High school volunteers encouraged to apply for United Way scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking nominations for the Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award. ...
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Area schools take half-day for vaccine clinics
BERRIEN COUNTY – On Tuesday, some area school districts will be taking a half day to allow their ...
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Buchanan junior wins two awards in regional art judging
BUCHANAN – A Buchanan High School junior will have two pieces of her work exhibited at the annual ...
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Applications open for annual Honor Credit Union scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One regional business is looking to reward graduating seniors for making their communities better places. ...
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Buchanan teen becomes one of nation’s first female Eagle Scouts
BUCHANAN — This month, Buchanan teen Emily Long will see her childhood dream come true — a dream ...
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MDHHS to provide COVID tests to educators to keep staff, students and community safe as schools offer in-person learning
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is moving forward with plans to offer a ...
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SMC announces fall honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to president’s list for the September-December 2020 fall semester. Students ...
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Honor Credit Union to award 23 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarship
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced it will support local outstanding high school seniors with the ...
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MEC accepting scholarship applications
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship program. High school seniors ...
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Blossomtime extends pageant season
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Blossomtime Festival Board of Directors recently announced the kickoff of its 2021 community pageants. ...
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Haunted house to donate scholarships to area seniors
NILES — The Niles Scream Park is offering local students a chance to be granted funds toward their ...
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Brandywine, Buchanan schools back to the classroom
BERRIEN COUNTY – Some students in Berrien County are relieved to have returned to in-person learning this week ...
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Ottawa Elementary seeks donation for bike program
BUCHANAN — Kindergarteners at Ottawa Elementary School may soon be riding bikes in their physical education classes. All ...
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Honor Credit Union announces winners of 11th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union has announced the winners of its 11th annual Teacher Awards. This year ...
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Bucks Band to host virtual concert
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools students have been learning remotely for nearly four weeks. However, remote learning and ...
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Buchanan Community Schools finds unique solution to serving food during remote learning
BUCHANAN — During COVID-19 shutdowns, Buchanan Community Schools leadership moved swiftly to address the needs voiced throughout its ...
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Michigan State Police seeks participants for National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
LANSING — An annual contest is giving area children the chance to flex their creative muscles, while bringing ...
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Buchanan schools adjust to remote learning
BUCHANAN — On Nov. 10, Buchanan Community Schools Superintendent Patricia Robinson announced all schools in the BCS district ...
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Berrien County 4-H members receive scholarships
BERRIEN COUNTY — Three 4-H alumni received scholarships on Sunday. Scholarships were presented during the Berrien County 4-H ...
