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Dowagiac middle, high school vocalists to perform downtown Dec. 7
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac middle and high school choir members are among the musicians headlining downtown’s Extended Hours Holiday ...
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Honor Credit Union, Project Pajama partner for donation drive
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help Dowagiac Union Schools students wake up in warm, cozy clothing on Christmas ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Helping Build, Nurture and Guide our Learners – Thank You to All Niles Community Schools Staff
November has long been identified as a month of recognition, celebration and expressing thanks to those we appreciate. ...
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Honor Credit Union announces winners of annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union announced Monday its annual Teacher Award winners. For more than 10 years, ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate October Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Education
Buchanan teacher to present at American Geophysical Union Conference
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools recently announced that Buchanan High School Science Teacher Melissa Frost has been invited ...
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Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation
NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a ...
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Savage Bean hosts fundraiser for Cassopolis student performing at Carnegie Hall
CASSOPOLIS — Community members and local businesses came together at Savage Bean Coffee Co. Friday to help support ...
Education
Buchanan Middle School teachers named to Iconic Michigan Teacher Fellowship Project
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools announced Monday that Buchanan Middle School teachers Monica Luke (7th grade Social Studies) ...
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Brandywine Community Schools hosts Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Friday to show its gratitude to local ...
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Howard-Ellis, Southside host Veterans Day celebrations
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ Howard-Ellis Elementary and Southside School hosted Veterans Day celebrations to honor Veterans in ...
Education
Dowagiac school board appoints new member
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and she is a familiar face in the ...
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Niles History Center to discuss Simplicity Pattern Company
NILES — The Niles History Center and Niles District Library are teaming up to present a program titled ...
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Savage Bean to host fundraiser for Cassopolis student performing at Carnegie Hall
CASSOPOLIS — Seth Kalina has long had an ear for music. According to his mother, Tara, when Kalina ...
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Buchanan high schooler to compete in national gaming competition
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools has announced that Buchanan High School student Kyler Withers has been chosen in ...
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Dowagiac class of 1974 honors classmates with gift to the city
DOWAGIAC — Enhancements to public spaces continue with the recent addition of a Crimson King Maple to the ...
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Whirlpool hosts Aviation Career Day
BENTON HARBOR — More than just airplanes descended on the grounds of Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in Benton ...
Education
Applegate: The academic value of a positive parent-school connection
For the majority of the year, students spend each weekday dividing their daytime between home with their loving ...
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Niles District Library hosts ribbon-cutting for capital improvement projects
NILES — Community members gathered at the Niles District Library Tuesday to celebrate the completion of multiple facility ...
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Dowagiac school board president resigns
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking applicants to fill a vacant board of education seat following the ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools hires consulting firm for superintendent search
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ search for a new superintendent to replace the retiring Jonathan Whan began Monday ...
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Diamond Lake Association recognizes Cass Kickstart to Careers
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization was recognized for its efforts in supporting the education of local youth. Joannie ...
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Dowagiac celebrates September Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
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Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins visits Brandywine High School
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine students and staff were able to visit with a New York Times bestselling ...
Education
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins, leaked emails spark debate at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education’s new sexually explicit books and materials policy remains controversial despite gaining ...
