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196 SMC students named to honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to the president’s list for the September-December 2021 fall semester. ...
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Dowagiac Schools announce Thursday closure
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District announced late Wednesday that all district schools will be closed Thursday, ...
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United Way seeks applicants for annual scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One area organization is looking to recognize students who have given back to their communities. ...
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Niles High School students donate more than 300 gifts for area teens
NILES — A local high school showcased its giving spirit this holiday season. Students at Niles High School ...
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LMC partners with Rio Salado College to expand online classes
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College is creating more opportunities for students to advance their education through a ...
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Retired athletic director embarks on career as St. Nick
He is making a list, and he is checking it twice. Vance Stratton dressed up as Kris Kringle ...
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Nate leaves Niles to take SMC volleyball position
DOWAGIAC — After 10 years of building the Niles volleyball into one of the top programs in the ...
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Cross Country Team celebrates comeback season with family banquet
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s cross country team celebrated its historic return to intercollegiate athletics after a 25-year ...
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AEP Foundation grant to fund SMC’s Grady Scholars
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College announced this week a $7,500 gift from the AEP Foundation, on behalf of ...
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Niles high schooler donates Christmas break care packages to elementary school
NILES — A local high schooler partnered with a local nonprofit to make sure area youth have a ...
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SMC nursing graduates persevere through pandemic
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Dec. 16 welcomed 18 new nurses to America’s largest health-care profession with 4.2 ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles art students complete project
NILES — Art students from Ring Lardner Middle School and Eastside Connections completed their “What is your dream ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools to close Friday due to potential threats
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools will be closed Friday following investigations into potential threats made at school buildings, ...
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Ring Lardner Honor Roll
NILES — Ring Lardner Middle School recently released its honor roll for its first semester. Sixth Grade ...
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Kincheloe principal resigns from Dowagiac schools
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac educator is stepping down from her position with the district to explore a new ...
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EPS to increase police presence Friday due to national social media threat
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will be increasing police presence at its schools Friday after administrators became aware ...
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Dowagiac schools name November Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
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SMC Honors Program marks five years
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation at its regular monthly meeting Dec. 8 ...
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Dowagiac teachers issue vote of no confidence in superintendent, walk out of board meeting
DOWAGIAC — The battle between Dowagiac teachers and the district school board is showing no signs of slowing ...
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What SMC’s nursing program taught a paramedic
DOWAGIAC — When Jennifer Stout completed Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing program in 2019, she received a Florence Nightingale ...
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UPDATE: Social media message that closed EPS Friday determined to be ‘very low’ threat
EDWARDSBURG — The social media message that closed Edwardsburg Public Schools has been determined to be a “very ...
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Edwardsburg Public Schools closes Friday due to threat
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will be closed today due to a social media threat that was forwarded ...
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PHOTO STORY: Clark named Miss Edwardsburg 2022
EDWARDSBURG — 18-year-old Casey Clark saw a lifelong dream come true as she was recently crowned hometown royalty. ...
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Brandywine Middle/High School Honor Roll
NILES — Brandywine Middle/High School recently released its first quarter honor roll. Seventh Grade Excellence Brumitt, Brook ...
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Niles High School student leads effort to make 370 holiday cards for overseas troops
NILES — Sawyer Lundberg, a sophomore at Niles High School and member of the student council, spearheaded an ...
