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Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awards $101,500 in scholarships, grants
ST. JOSEPH – Through the Allied Health Careers Scholarship program, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awarded a total of ...
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Niles students’ work to be featured in virtual art exhibit
NILES — In a speech prepared for the 2020 Middle and High School Community Student Art Exhibit, Ring ...
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Niles business owner looks to plan outdoor prom for area graduates
NILES — It is a milestone in any teenagers’ life, idolized by movies and photos of older siblings ...
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Niles Cedar Lane, WAY, adult ed graduates honored in drive-thru ceremony
NILES — Sir Edward Elgar’s familiar “Pomp and Circumstance” played over speakers beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday ...
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Gov. Whitmer announces next steps for school reopening in the fall
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of ...
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Graduating Viking named National Merit Finalist
NILES — As Michael Kauffmann, 17, embarked on enjoying his summer after graduating from Niles High School, the ...
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Legendary Evening postponed due to COVID-19 safety, funding
NILES — A fundraising event to help fund special projects in Niles Community Schools, and to recognize exemplary ...
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Michigan Townships Association offers scholarship to future local leaders
Delta Charter Township, Mich. — An annual scholarship designated for student leaders is now accepting applications across the ...
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Niles Cedar Lane, WAY Program celebrate with mini parade
NILES — Students and educators have felt the sting of traditional graduation traditions being altered by the COVID-19 ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan creates Education Support Fund to help area schools with pandemic impact
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan recently announced that its board of directors approved the creation ...
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Niles celebrates top 10 seniors
NILES — Niles High School recently released its list of its top 10 graduating seniors. 10. Kaylee Thompson ...
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MEC grant to support area schools
CASSOPOLIS — An annual grant supporting local schools is now accepting applications. Midwest Energy and Communications is now ...
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Niles Community Schools to begin school year Aug. 31
NILES — In an effort to bring students back to their academic studies sooner, Niles Community Schools announced ...
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Niles, SMC grads work together in the robotics industry
DOWAGIAC — Eric Duis and Caleb Book have been friends since first grade. They got the same college head ...
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Niles teacher recovering from COVID-19
NILES — For Bonnie Prenkert, 52, of Niles, getting sick with COVID-19 was the last thing she thought ...
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Niles Community Schools announce 2020 Service Years Awards
NILES — In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Niles Community Schools have announced its 2020 Service Years Awards, ...
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Billboard installed to celebrate NHS 2020 graduating class
NILES — The faces of the Niles High School’s Class of 2020 are now visible from S. 11th ...
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PHOTO STORY: Howard-Ellis celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
NILES — The Howard-Ellis PTO planned a week of support for both teachers and local businesses in Niles ...
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Niles High School wins FAFSA challenge
NILES — Niles High School has been recognized as the overall winner in the Michigan College Access Network’s ...
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Graduating students are virtually embraced by community adoptions
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As spring arrives, students in their senior year of school look forward to attending their ...
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Pizza Hut offers free pizza, grants to local educators serving students in need
DOWAGIAC — In a matter of days, COVID-19 closed schools across southwest Michigan, denying students access to everyday ...
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Niles High School hosts first locker clean out, pickup
NILES — Students and parents lined up in their cars at Niles High School on Thursday to pick ...
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Niles High School recognized for outstanding 2020 FAFSA completion rates
NILES — Niles High School is one of 13 Michigan schools recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the ...
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Instructor offers ideas to keep children entertained through lockdown
DOWAGIAC — As face-to-face school closures were announced in March, parents made an overnight transition to becoming facilitators ...
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Area school administrators use time to plan distance learning, rest of year
BERRIEN COUNTY — Schools are currently on a new kind of spring break. With travel restrictions in place ...
