Education
Edwardsburg opens connector path
EDWARDSBURG — For the first time last week, many Edwardsburg residents, some walking their dogs, others going out ...
Education
Howard-Ellis celebrates 100th Veterans Day
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day, Howard-Ellis Elementary School students lifted up letters ...
Education
LMC presents Ike Holter play ‘Exit Strategy’ at The GhostLight
BENTON HARBOR — The Lake Michigan College visual and performing arts department will present “Exit Strategy,” Ike Holter’s ...
News
Arizona veteran shares story of Navajo code talking in World War II
BUCHANAN — People can have a ringside seat to history this week with the visit of World War ...
News
Magical Evening transfigures muggles into witches
NILES — Despite the school year being in full swing, children and adults alike enrolled in another educational ...
Education
Niles FFA celebrates its comeback kids successes
NILES — At 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Niles FFA will host its alumni and friends meeting in the ...
News
Dowagiac Union students to perform ‘The Dark at the Top of the Stairs’
DOWAGIAC — The stage of the Dowagiac Performing Arts Center has been transformed into a 1920s-living room with ...
Education
Contract approved for new SMC president
Southwestern Michigan College’s incoming president will be paid a base salary of $166,550.
Education
Students attend SMC Nursing/Allied Health Day
Southwestern Michigan College’s Nursing/Allied Health Day Nov. 1 showed the breadth of career opportunities offered in the $9.6 ...
Southwestern Michigan College
SMC hosts Innovation Expo
DOWAGIAC — Student inventors gathered at Southwestern Michigan College Nov. 1 for Innovation Expo and a chance to ...
Education
Buchanan Middle School to host coat distribution this weekend
BUCHANAN — One room inside of Buchanan Middle School is currently filled to the brim with neon-colored coats, ...
Education
Dowagiac fifth graders learn about matter
DOWAGIAC — In late October, students in Jamie Hannapel’s fifth-grade class took part in experiments to learn about ...
Education
Sole senior on Chieftain Marching Band reflects on season
DOWAGIAC — As the Dowagiac Marching Band performed its end of the season performance last Thursday, some members ...
Education
Buchanan Middle School launches Collective Commitments
BUCHANAN — On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Buchanan Middle School released a set of promises meant to ensure its ...
Niles Education
Niles inducts six into National Honor Society
NILES — Niles High School inducted six new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society Sunday ...
Education
LMC to host refugee speakers, other events for International Education Week
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College will host a series of public and student events on its Benton ...
News
Buchanan board members take issue with recall claims
BUCHANAN — Buchanan school district officials are taking issue with claims made by recall organizer Britney Martin. Martin ...
Lake Michigan College
LMC’s Mendel Center receives state grant
BENTON TOWNSHIP — A southwest Michigan performing arts center has received a state-wide grant. The Mendel Center at ...
News
SMC first lady Sarah Mathews hosts sixth Mentoring Dinner
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College First Lady Sarah Mathews’ sixth Mentoring Dinner Oct. 28 featured a “Defining Women” ...
Edwardsburg Education
Miss Edwardsburg pageant names 2020 court
EDWARDSBURG — As 17-year-old Sadie Kunze stood on the Edwardsburg Performing Arts Center stage, a “Wizard of Oz”-themed ...
Education
Ranger band reflects on successful season
CASSOPOLIS — As the Cassopolis football team is preparing for the playoffs, they are not the only team ...
Education
Young Americans coming to Niles Community Schools
NILES — When 10th grader Justin Russo was in fourth grade, he signed up to for a workshop ...
News
Dowagiac Union High School students present at art exhibition
DOWAGIAC — Just as a birdhouse’s purpose is to help birds evolve successfully and safely, Dowagiac students experienced ...
Education
Students, teacher design Niles school pride, career development
NILES — During an Oct. 21 Niles School Board meeting, Superintendent Dan Applegate said the district talked about ...
Education
Dowagiac football game raises breast cancer awareness
DOWAGIAC — At Friday night’s Pink Out football game, everyone — from the marching band to the cheerleaders, ...
