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PHOTO STORY: Cassopolis ETS students visit Howard Park
SOUTH BEND — One local educational program took its students on the road earlier this month. Cassopolis Middle ...
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Edwardsburg graduate named to Albion College dean’s list
ALBION — A Cassopolis resident is being recognized for her academic achievements. Cassopolis student Ashley Pion was named ...
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New Niles High School principal eager to lead youth
NILES — It has been a busy three weeks for Michelle Asmus. The newly-minted Niles High School principal ...
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Mobile science lab visits Sam Adams Elementary
CASSOPOLIS — From the sweetener in soft drinks to the packing peanuts keeping packages safe, Cassopolis students learned ...
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Dowagiac schools report 78 COVID cases since beginning of semester
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect COVID-19 numbers released Thursday. DOWAGIAC — As COVID-19 continues ...
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Niles Community Schools looks to move forward amid transportation staffing shortages
NILES — School districts across the country are feeling the crunch when it comes to teacher and transportation ...
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Brandywine’s Myers headed into the hall of fame
NILES — An honor that is a long time coming will finally be bestowed on Brandywine Softball Coach ...
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Niles Community Schools teachers, staff participate in social-emotional learning training
NILES — Class may not have been in session on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but Niles Community ...
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Dowagiac Board of Education splits vote on superintendent evaluation
DOWAGIAC — From 6:52 p.m. Monday evening until 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, at least a dozen teachers and district ...
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Two SMC criminal justice majors trained as mediators
DOWAGIAC — Two Southwestern Michigan College criminal justice majors recently completed the Restorative Justice Initiative’s 16-hour training, qualifying ...
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Niles Haunted House to gift scholarships to area seniors
NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...
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Honor Credit Union to award 25 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced that the 2022 Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship window ...
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SMC trustees updated on campus life
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees Jan. 12 heard a presentation on supporting student engagement through ...
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Niles High School hosts blood drive
NILES — This week, community members gathered in the Niles High School parking to help save lives, one ...
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Edwardsburg schools to go remote Friday due to bus driver shortage
EDWARDSBURG — Due to a continued shortage of bus drivers, Edwardsburg Public Schools will be in remote learning ...
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Brandywine High School to participate in safe-driving program
NILES — Students at one local high school will have the opportunity to become better, safer drivers. Thursday, ...
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Niles schools to go remote Thursday, Friday due to transportation shortage
NILES — Due to a transportation staffing shortage, Niles Community Schools will switch to remote learning Thursday and ...
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Dowagiac schools name December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools approves teacher contract
DOWAGIAC — After months of negotiations, Dowagiac teachers finally have a contract. During its regular meeting on Monday, ...
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Honor Credit Union, Brandywine Elementary celebrate grand opening of Bobcat Student Credit Union
NILES — A local elementary school and credit union are teaming up to teach students about the importance ...
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Edwardsburg schools to honor board members during annual recognition month
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools is joining 544 local and 57 intermediate school districts across Michigan to ...
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196 SMC students named to honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to the president’s list for the September-December 2021 fall semester. ...
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Dowagiac Schools announce Thursday closure
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District announced late Wednesday that all district schools will be closed Thursday, ...
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United Way seeks applicants for annual scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One area organization is looking to recognize students who have given back to their communities. ...
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Niles High School students donate more than 300 gifts for area teens
NILES — A local high school showcased its giving spirit this holiday season. Students at Niles High School ...
