Education
Niles High School principal reflects on career after announcing retirement
NILES — A longtime local educator will be saying goodbye to the world of lesson planning, curriculum crafting ...
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Cassopolis
Cassopolis High School to host college fair Oct. 27
CASSOPOLIS — A local school is inviting all area students to come to take the next step toward ...
Berrien County
LMC admissions hosts first fall tour since campus upgrades
BENTON HARBOR – Lake Michigan College is hosting a campus tour from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. ...
Dowagiac
SMC to host fall concert Thursday
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s fall choir concert Oct. 21 features a collaboration with St. Joseph and Coloma ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac schools name September Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC – Six local standout students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding ...
Education
Niles Community Schools announces Michelle Asmus as high school principal
NILES — Niles Community Schools has announced that Michelle Asmus will become the principal of Niles High School, ...
Education
Niles art class giving students opportunity to learn from each other
NILES — A local school teacher is letting students use their talents to teach the class. Scott Morgan, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac AD responds to criticism of football season ticket policy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, Leader Publications published an article titled “Dowagiac football fans irked by changes to season ...
Dowagiac
SMC’s Green Flag Day celebrates auto technology
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus hosted 270 Michiana high school students Oct. 8 for Automotive Technology ...
Berrien County
Lake Michigan College marks 75th anniversary
BENTON HARBOR — This fall marks the 75th anniversary of Lake Michigan College. In the fall of 1946, ...
Buchanan
Buchanan High School names homecoming king, queen
Shawntel Tucker and Claire Lietz were recently named Buchanan High Schools’ homecoming king and queen. (Leader photo/MAX HARDEN)
Education
Niles Community Schools announces retirement of high school principal
NILES — Niles Community Schools has announced that Molly Brawley, principal at Niles High School, will retire on ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union High School names homecoming court
DOWAGIAC — Friday, Dowagiac Union High School named its homecoming court as the Chieftains faced off during their ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis High School names homecoming court
CASSOPOLIS — Friday, Cassopolis High School named its homecoming court as the Rangers faced off during the homecoming ...
Cassopolis
UPDATE: Suspect arrested for making threats against Cassopolis school
CASSOPOLIS — Police have arrested a Cassopolis student for making threats against their school. According to Cass County ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis High School receives verbal threat of harm to students
CASSOPOLIS — A police presence was required at a Cassopolis school Monday morning after threats of violence were ...
Dowagiac
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac celebrates homecoming with parade
DOWAGIAC — Rainy weather Friday could not keep the Dowagiac community from celebrating homecoming in style. Before the ...
Buchanan
PHOTO STORY: Buchanan homecoming parade celebrates Olympian
BUCHANAN — Buchanan capped off homecoming week with a celebration to remember. Friday evening, a parade rolled through ...
Berrien County
State representative opposes school district’s sick leave policy
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local politician has taken issue with an area school district’s new employee policy. In ...
Dowagiac
Horror-comedy ‘Trouble in Paradise’ coming live to SMC’s stage Oct. 29
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s first foray into radio theatre, “Terror on Dewey Lake,” proved successful last fall, ...
Buchanan
Buchanan teacher receives buckets of classroom supplies
BUCHANAN — One area teacher was recently on the receiving end of a donation to aid her classroom. ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac football fans irked by changes to season ticket policy
DOWAGIAC — After more than 35 years as a loyal season ticket holder for Dowagiac Union High School ...
Education
Close friends crowned Niles homecoming king, queen
NILES — The pomp and circumstance that is Homecoming Week culminated with a moment to remember for Niles ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates homecoming with parade
NILES — Before the Vikings took to the football field Friday night, the entire community decided to celebrate ...
Berrien County
LMC receives $1.95 million educational opportunity grant
BENTON HARBOR — The Educational Opportunity Center, hosted by Lake Michigan College, received a $1.95 million federal grant ...
