Education
Brandywine superintendent to retire at end of school year
NILES — Karen Weimer is ready for her next chapter. The longtime Brandywine Community Schools superintendent recently announced ...
Education
Dowagiac fifth grader raises $760 for youth girls basketball program
DOWAGIAC — When fifth-grader Kennedy Dwyer learned that one of her friends could not afford the $20 to ...
Education
Cassopolis Middle School teacher awarded MEC grant
CASSOPOLIS — One Cassopolis classroom will have the opportunity to have more hands-on lessons, thanks to a grant ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: EPS Board of Education recognized for service
EDWARDSBURG — One local school district took the time this week to thank the elected officials who represent ...
Education
EPS accepting nominations for 2022-2023 Hall of Fame awards
EDWARDSBURG — One local school district is giving community members a chance to recognize those who represent the ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School students create art for police department
DOWAGIAC — Several Dowagiac Union High School student artists have helped to freshen up the walls of the ...
Top Home
PHOTO STORY: Cassopolis ETS students visit Howard Park
SOUTH BEND — One local educational program took its students on the road earlier this month. Cassopolis Middle ...
Top Home
Edwardsburg graduate named to Albion College dean’s list
ALBION — A Cassopolis resident is being recognized for her academic achievements. Cassopolis student Ashley Pion was named ...
News
New Niles High School principal eager to lead youth
NILES — It has been a busy three weeks for Michelle Asmus. The newly-minted Niles High School principal ...
News
Mobile science lab visits Sam Adams Elementary
CASSOPOLIS — From the sweetener in soft drinks to the packing peanuts keeping packages safe, Cassopolis students learned ...
Education
Dowagiac schools report 78 COVID cases since beginning of semester
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect COVID-19 numbers released Thursday. DOWAGIAC — As COVID-19 continues ...
Education
Niles Community Schools looks to move forward amid transportation staffing shortages
NILES — School districts across the country are feeling the crunch when it comes to teacher and transportation ...
Education
Brandywine’s Myers headed into the hall of fame
NILES — An honor that is a long time coming will finally be bestowed on Brandywine Softball Coach ...
Education
Niles Community Schools teachers, staff participate in social-emotional learning training
NILES — Class may not have been in session on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but Niles Community ...
Education
Dowagiac Board of Education splits vote on superintendent evaluation
DOWAGIAC — From 6:52 p.m. Monday evening until 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, at least a dozen teachers and district ...
Education
Two SMC criminal justice majors trained as mediators
DOWAGIAC — Two Southwestern Michigan College criminal justice majors recently completed the Restorative Justice Initiative’s 16-hour training, qualifying ...
Top Home
Niles Haunted House to gift scholarships to area seniors
NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...
Top Home
Honor Credit Union to award 25 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced that the 2022 Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship window ...
Top Home
SMC trustees updated on campus life
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees Jan. 12 heard a presentation on supporting student engagement through ...
Education
Niles High School hosts blood drive
NILES — This week, community members gathered in the Niles High School parking to help save lives, one ...
Education
Edwardsburg schools to go remote Friday due to bus driver shortage
EDWARDSBURG — Due to a continued shortage of bus drivers, Edwardsburg Public Schools will be in remote learning ...
Education
Brandywine High School to participate in safe-driving program
NILES — Students at one local high school will have the opportunity to become better, safer drivers. Thursday, ...
Education
Niles schools to go remote Thursday, Friday due to transportation shortage
NILES — Due to a transportation staffing shortage, Niles Community Schools will switch to remote learning Thursday and ...
Education
Dowagiac schools name December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools approves teacher contract
DOWAGIAC — After months of negotiations, Dowagiac teachers finally have a contract. During its regular meeting on Monday, ...
