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Brandywine Bobcats to perform “Fame: The Musical Jr.”
NILES – The show must, can and will go on for Brandywine Middle and High School students in ...
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Bobcat earns Master Captain license, becomes first woman accepted into marine service technology program
NILES – Navigating a ship on open water might seem intimidating to many, but not to Gabriella Inman. ...
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Brandywine High School announces Top 10 students
NILES — Brandywine High School recently announced its Top 10 students for the Class of 2021. The Class ...
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PHOTO STORY: Bobcats host honors assembly for graduating seniors
NILES – Family members and loved ones sat on the risers on one side of the Brandywine Middle/High ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way has crafted another unique experience to acknowledge the generosity of donors and the ...
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2021-22 Strengthening Schools grant cycle open
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Strengthening Schools Grant program. For ...
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Tri-County Head Start planning new Cass County facility
CASS COUNTY — A regional educational organization has its eye on a new facility to better serve Cass ...
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Retired Brandywine teacher, coach inducted into Edwardsburg Public Schools Hall of Fame
CASSOPOLIS — More than 50 years after his graduation, a retired area educator and coach took the stage ...
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LMC to hold drive-in/drive-thru commencement Saturday
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College graduates will celebrate this year’s commencement ceremony in-person, although not in the ...
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Berrien County Dancers announce spring concert
BERRIEN COUNTY — Tickets are now on sale for a concert showcasing talent in Berrien County. The Berrien ...
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Former Brandywine teacher charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes, use of a computer to commit a felony
NILES – A former Brandywine teacher has been charged with multiple crimes, Berrien County Prosecuting Attorney Steven Pierangeli said Wednesday. ...
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Teacher resigns after allegedly soliciting 14-year-old
NILES — A teacher who was recorded allegedly attempting to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl ...
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Merritt Elementary hosting pet supply drive for area shelters
NILES – The students at one Niles elementary school are taking action to help animals in need across ...
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Despite governor’s urging, local students return to classrooms after spring break
BERRIEN COUNTY – Students around Berrien County left for spring break on April 2, and returned to classrooms ...
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Teacher faces disciplinary action for allegedly soliciting 14-year-old
NILES — A Brandywine teacher is facing disciplinary action after he was recorded on video allegedly attempting to ...
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Brandywine Middle/High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Ninth Grade Honor Roll Excellence Dillard, Robert Dye, Brock Dye, Conner Farmer, Alexys Gouin, Eli Hullinger, Tressa Low, ...
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Buchanan senior awarded for top essay in local DAR contest
THREE OAKS — Six local students were recently recognized for good citizenship by the local chapter of the Daughters ...
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Berrien County educators receive second COVID-19 vaccine
NILES – “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang rang through the decorated hallway school staff and educators used ...
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One Year Later: Educators reflect on COVID-19 school shutdown anniversary
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On March 13, 2020, Michigan students packed up their bags from school for what was, ...
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Lewis Cass ISD selects Hubbard as new superintendent
CASSOPOLIS — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has chosen a born and raised southwest Michigan resident to ...
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Junior Achievement of Berrien and Cass Counties announces “Play for JA” event
BENTON HARBOR — Junior Achievement serving Berrien and Cass counties is inviting the community to engage in team-building ...
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Brandywine Middle/High School announces remote learning through Friday
NILES — Brandywine Middle/High School students will be switching to remote learning through Friday, following student and staff ...
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United Way invites community to sponsor children to receive free books
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community ...
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During virtual learning, students experiencing homelessness can fall through the cracks
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Recently, the number of students experiencing homelessness in some way throughout Berrien, Cass and Van ...
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United Way scholarship focuses on community service
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — High school seniors dedicated to community service in southwest Michigan have the chance to win ...
