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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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Ronda Sullivan to lead DUS board
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated Sullivan was the first woman of color to serve as ...
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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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Brent Brewer appointed to DUS school board
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and he is a familiar face in the ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education elects new president
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education underwent a change in leadership Monday evening. Ronda Sullivan ...
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Patrick Hamilton to host Strong Beginnings preschool program
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is offering a preschool program area families can be a part of. Dowagiac ...
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DUS prepares for return of in-person learning next week
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students and teachers will be returning to in-person learning next week, and the ...
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Cass County Farm Bureau seeks teacher nominations
CASSOPOLIS — One regional business is looking to give back to teachers by bringing the outdoors in. Cass ...
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Longtime DUS school board president steps down
DOWAGIAC — Larry Schmidt is a patient man. One would have to be if they were a driver’s ...
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DUHS student takes first place at culinary arts competition
DOWAGIAC — When the cookie dust settled, Sara Torbet stood on top. The Dowagiac Union sophomore took home ...
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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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Area students named to Saint Mary’s College dean’s list
NOTRE DAME — A number of southwest Michigan students were named to the dean’s list at Saint Mary’s ...
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DUS seeks to fill vacant board seat
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education is seeking interested applicants to fill an upcoming vacant board ...
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Lewis Cass ISD board votes to change district name
CASSOPOLIS — After months of deliberation, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has decided to change its name. ...
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DUS to go virtual for one week following winter break
DOWAGIAC — Students at Dowagiac Union Schools will begin the new year in distance learning. During Monday evening’s ...
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Captain Samuel Felt DAR announces Good Citizens awards
CASS COUNTY — The Captain Samuel Felt Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recently announced its 2020 Outstanding ...
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Niles, Cassopolis students receive United Way scholarship awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan bestowed this year’s Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards to one ...
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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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DUS October students of the month announced
DOWAGIAC — Parents and families flocked to Dowagiac Middle School Monday to see their children recognized by the ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools to move K-8 students to distance learning Nov. 23
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to move K-8 students to distance learning next ...
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Lewis Cass ISD programs receive recognition
DOWAGIAC — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District had much to celebrate this week. Tuesday, Lewis Cass ISD ...
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Kincheloe Elementary to go remote through Nov. 10
DOWAGIAC — Kincheloe Elementary School will switch to remote learning starting Friday through Nov. 10, Dowagiac Union Schools ...
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Local school boards elect new members
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local school board candidates were on the ballot Tuesday. Listed below are the unofficial election ...
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Dowagiac Union High School to remain closed this week due to COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School will be closed for the remainder of the week, the district announced ...
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Dowagiac Union High School reports positive COVID-19 cases
DOWAGIAC — Two Dowagiac Union High School students have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Dowagiac Union Schools, ...
