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Berrien County reports lower COVID-19 cases in schools following mask mandate
BERRIEN COUNTY — COVID-19 cases and outbreaks are down in Berrien County schools following a mask mandate issued ...
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Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting
NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in ...
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SMC recognized for turning students into citizens
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has again been named to Washington Monthly’s “2021 Best Colleges for Student Voting ...
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ETS program awarded grant from Department of Education
By MAXWELL HARDEN max.harden@leaderpub.com DOWAGIAC — A local career prep program will continue to help area middle school ...
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SMC attracts more than $4 million in grants
DOWAGIAC — During Sept. 8’s regular meeting on the Dowagiac campus, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees ...
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MEC accepting applications for Strengthening Schools Grant program
CASSOPOLIS — Applications are now open for an annual grant program. Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting ...
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Daughters of the American Resolution prepare for upcoming essay contest
THREE OAKS — Students in fifth through eighth grade are invited to participate in the Daughters of the ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools announces change to school start times
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools district is making changes to school building start times. The district announced ...
Education
Parents, community members protest mask mandate in Berrien County schools
BUCHANAN — Tuesday morning, the sidewalk in front of Buchanan High School was decorated with signs saying “unmask ...
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Teachers, community members bring ‘Rival Rock’ to Ross Beatty High School
CASSOPOLIS — The latest addition to Ross Beatty High School’s campus landscape will be hard to miss for ...
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PHOTO STORY: Eddies celebrate return to school
EDWARDSBURG — Class is back in session for students at Edwardsburg Public Schools. Tuesday, Edwardsburg students returned for ...
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SMC students complete ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — A group of local college students recently learned what it takes to become a first responder. ...
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Brandywine grad released from WWE shining as newly tapped All Elite
By James Neldon Leader Publications Contributor CHICAGO — Sunday, the wrestling fans that packed the NOW Arena in ...
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Masks remain optional at Edwardsburg Public Schools
EDWARDSBURG — Following a vote by the board of education, masks will remain optional for students and staff ...
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SMC students complete ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — A group of local college students recently learned what it takes to become a first responder. ...
Education
DUS parents raise concerns over start times, lunch changes
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Board members are taking a second look at changes made to student schedules ...
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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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Following failed vote, masks remain optional at Dowagiac schools
DOWAGIAC — Masks will remain optional for all Dowagiac Union Schools students and staff following a vote by ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles Community Schools welcomes back students
NILES — After a long summer away, smiling and laughing children once again filled the halls at Niles ...
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Rangers, Bobcats set for early season showdown
A pair of teams coming off big season-opening victories will square off Wednesday night in a non-conference contest ...
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DUS welcomes back students for new school year
DOWAGIAC — Monday brought with it the first day of classes for students, teachers and staff in the ...
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Cassopolis High School kicks off school year with Culture Week
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School kicked off the 2021-2022 academic year in style on Monday. For ...
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PHOTO STORY: Brandywine celebrates return to school
NILES — Summer is officially over — at least it is for Brandywine Community Schools students. Monday, Brandywine ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles nonprofit hosts back-to-school event
NILES — Despite high temperatures, volunteers filled Eastside Park this weekend to help area children prepare for the ...
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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 ...
