Education
Gov. Whitmer closes schools for the remainder of the year
LANSING — Michigan students will not be returning to school this year. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive ...
Business
Niles photographer extends photo sessions for graduations, proms
NILES — While schools remain under state mandates until at least April 13, and are likely to remain ...
Education
Niles, Brandywine address uncertainty in school year
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Uncertainty continues in the wake of class cancellations amid COVID-19 concerns. Schools were mandated to ...
Education
Junior Achievement provides at-home resources
NILES — In response to recent school closures, Junior Achievement is now providing free online resources to students, ...
Education
Michigan apple industry donates apples for school children
SUBMITTED LANSING — Michigan’s apple industry will donate nearly 346,000 fresh apples and 726,000 sliced apple packages to ...
Education
Emergency child care options to be provided for essential workers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handed down her executive order for “Stay at home, stay safe” ...
Education
MDE to request federal waiver for child nutrition programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Education announced Wednesday it will request a federal waiver of statutory and ...
Education
School lunch programs still a go
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Despite a stay at home order handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, families in southwest ...
Education
Niles History Center offers virtual visits
NILES — Though students in the greater Niles area are learning from home for the next several weeks, local ...
Education
Niles schools offer meals, support to students during school shutdown
NILES — As families across Niles bunkered down in their pajamas Tuesday, educators and support staff across Niles ...
Education
GALLERY: Edwardsburg schools offering drive-up free breakfast, lunch
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to everyone. Meals can be picked up ...
Business
Niles business providing meal packs during social distancing
NILES — Monday morning, Healthy Habits in downtown Niles was empty, save for employees and their children. Barstools ...
Education
Community, schools rally to provide free meals to students during school closure
DOWAGIAC — Every morning for the past two years, Kailee Curtis wakes up to work the morning shift ...
Education
Schools closed until April 5 due to coronavirus concerns
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated to include newly released information. SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Around 11 p.m. ...
Education
Local robotics team 2959 places in district competition
ST. JOSEPH — On Saturday, area robotics team 2959 Robotarians came in 10th place at the St. Joseph ...
College
Tracy Hertsel to join SMC trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College will welcome a new member to its board of trustees. After current residents ...
Education
DAR to recognize seniors, citizens
THREE OAKS — The Rebecca Dewey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will recognize several local ...
News
Berrien County Youth Fair celebrates 75 years of tried, true traditions
BERRIEN SPRINGS — For one week during the year, Berrien County comes together. The community celebrates a mutual ...
Education
Niles students prepare to perform ‘The Music Man’
NILES — Many people may know the plot of the 1957 musical, “The Music Man.” Many people may ...
Education
Ring Lardner Honor Roll
Sixth grade All A’s Abarca, Mia Barnes, Elijah Bradley, Elizabeth Brown, Elizabeth Chism, Corbin Gerrits, Alexandria Grishaber, Rylee ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: NHS decorates classroom doors for Black History Month
NILES — While Black History Month’s last day was Saturday, Niles High School’s celebration of it is in ...
Education
Spirit tournament begins today
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — State Sen. Kim LaSata’s spirit tournament will start today, pitting students, staff and fans of ...
Education
United Way hosting annual Spring into Reading book drive
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The month of March means spring is around the corner. It also means United Way ...
Education
Southwest Michigan’s shining stars setting a bright light for the future
While no quantitative studies can prove it, perhaps the question high school seniors are asked the most is, ...
Education
HCU sponsors Niles basketball games
NILES — Friday, Feb. 21, Honor Credit Union sponsored Niles High School’s girls and boys basketball games. The ...
