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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:12 pm
Opinion
Jessica Sieff: Taking care of business
So many things, so little time.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
