Education
Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as members of the police department was found ...
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as members of the police department was found ...
NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and is asking the community for help identifying ...
NILES — Local community members are preparing to brave the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause next week. The River Essence Group ...
DOWAGIAC — Key city streets in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The council voted to authorize grant applications through the Surface Transportation ...
NILES — Nestled inside the historic Ferry Street neighborhood is one of the oldest African American Baptist churches in Southwest Michigan, a church that has ...
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 Restaurant Week, showcasing the culinary scene of the community. Running from March 18 to ...
DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, the board ...
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to support the mission of the American Heart Association. Students at Justus Gage Elementary School ...
NILES — The City of Niles is in sound financial shape, as it received an unmodified opinion from Maner Costerisan on the fiscal year 2023 ...
NILES — Downtown Niles parking lots in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. Niles City Council moved to accept the $354,461 bid from ...
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $108,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community ...
DOWAGIAC — A local church is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. First United Methodist Church, 326 N. Lowe St., ...
BUCHANAN — A new business has taken root in downtown Buchanan. Jessica Ortiz opened Bebop’s Plant Shop last month at 101 Days Ave., Buchanan. The ...
CASSOPOLIS — A Jones man who took part in break ins and thefts last year was sentenced to probation and jail Friday in Cass County ...
UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that another driver was on the bus assisting ...
BUCHANAN — A local superintendent has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and community service. The “Speaking Up With Women” event held on March 7, ...
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much fanfare. Dowagiac Connected recently hosted its second ...
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical group will be performing “Oliver!” in the ...
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical group will be performing “Emma! A ...
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau ...
BUCHANAN — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 announced today workers at Zen Leaf, a Buchanan retail cannabis facility, voted in favor of ...
NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew George of the Niles FFA Chapter was ...
NILES — A Niles nonprofit offering community members a space to help process grief in their own way and pace is gearing up for its ...
EAST LANSING — A Cassopolis student took home top honors at the 96th Michigan Future Farmers of America State Convention this past weekend. Emily Carlisle ...
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent. During a special Thursday ...