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Brandywine Community Schools

Jarpe: Brandywine to focus on accountability; being ‘lean and efficient’

Brandywine Community Schools Supt. John Jarpe wants to create a “culture of accountability” in his district. Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:40 pm

Pregnancy Care Center

Pregnancy Care Center celebrates new home

Inside the new Pregnancy Care Center, at 527 East Main St. in Niles, in a somewhat renovated kitchen space, the walls are painted in bright ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:34 pm

Niles Community Schools

Niles partners with home-schoolers

Niles Community Schools announced Monday yet another new educational offering targeting students who may not be familiar with the school’s halls: home-schooled children. The Niles ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 22, 2011 9:52 pm

Business

A relaxing business at Lavender Hill

Stepping inside the specialty gift shop at Lavender Hill Farm just off Morris Drive in Niles, one deep breath is all that’s needed to get ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, August 21, 2011 6:52 pm

Polly's Place

Polly’s Place to reopen with renewed mission

After a couple of misfortunes forced it to close its doors, Polly’s Place is reopening, having reorganized itself in the organization’s mission to provide help ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:12 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: Taking care of business

So many things, so little time. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:33 pm

Brandywine Community Schools

AYP results out; schools say scores can be misleading

In what seems to have become the data-driven age of education, local school officials are drilling down into the annual Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) scores ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 9:30 pm

John Proos

Proos gives education funding update

When he stopped by the Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night, Sen. John Proos received remarks of appreciation from members of the ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 15, 2011 10:22 pm

Niles school board

Martin chosen for Niles school board

The Niles Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Niles High School graduate Jon Martin to serve as trustee, filling the seat left ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 15, 2011 10:20 pm

News

Gibs Goods: A business made by hand

Making homemade soaps started out as a hobby for Mandy Cook, some 10 years ago. Now, hand crafting soaps has turned into a full fledged ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, August 14, 2011 6:31 pm

Cass County Fair

Still riding high

Just eight years ago, Jennifer Richner was beating competitors twice her age at the Cass County Fair. Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, August 12, 2011 6:38 pm

Fort St. Joseph

A glimpse into fort life

Members of the community gathered on the bank of the St. Joseph River at Bond and Fort streets early Thursday morning for a sneak peak ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:40 pm

French Paper Co.

French Paper Co. to be at market Saturday

When the booths open up at the Niles Bensidoun French Market on Saturday, a special one will be set aside for a rather rare appearance. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:37 pm

Niles Main Street

Niles Main Street to host free ‘thank you’ cookout Friday

This Friday marks the last of the city’s Free Friday Movies in the Park and Niles Main Street is presenting the film with a special ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:59 pm

Business

From farm to front door

It is a warm and humid Thursday morning and the air settles quietly around the Morris Estate in Niles. It’s still morning, just a little ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 8, 2011 9:16 pm

Eastside School

Revamped Eastside readies for opening

Inside the halls of Eastside Connections School, a large fan pushes air through the halls as the school’s advising principal, Robin Hadrick, also principal at ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 8, 2011 9:10 pm

Martell Miller

Sex video case draws attention to technology, teen behavior

Since Martell Miller’s arrest in May on charges that include criminal sexual conduct and extortion, his mother says she has been faced with a situation ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 4, 2011 10:31 pm

Martell Miller

Mother speaks out

In just three months, Martell Miller, who would be starting his senior year at Niles High School, will be seated in a courtroom rather than ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 11:03 pm

Niles Community Schools

Four citizens to vie for Niles school board spot

Four candidates are in the running for appointment to the Niles Community Schools Board of Education: Jeff Harrell, Jill Ernest, Mary Crayton and Jon Martin. Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 10:47 pm

Niles school board

Niles school board to discuss goals

When the Niles Community Schools Board of Education meets on Aug. 15, a vote will be held to see who will fill the seat left ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 1, 2011 10:22 pm

News

Raw-kin’ food trend

Niles’ Squeeze Juice Bar will play host to author and chef Adam Graham Monday for an inside look at the raw food movement. Graham will ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:59 pm

News

Area cheerleaders ‘bring it’ to nationals

More than 100 southwest Michigan and northern Indiana area children and teenagers will take part in the Young Champions national cheerleading competition Saturday at the ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:36 pm

News

Pow Wow Sept. 3-4 at Rodgers Lake

Kevin Daugherty, on behalf of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Monday night invited Dowagiac City Council members to attend the 26th annual Kee Boon Mein ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8:26 am

News

Niles Elite vie for 14th national title

More than 100 Niles area children and teenagers will take part in the Young Champions national cheerleading competition Saturday at the Orleans Arena in Las ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:54 am

News

Niles school board member resigns

The Niles Community Schools Board of Education is searching for a new member after longtime trustee Michael Dreher submitted his letter of resignation to Supt. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:54 am

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