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DUS to install classroom phones in elementary schools, high school
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools will soon be upgrading its communication capabilities. The DUS Board of Education unanimously ...
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DUS Board of Education honors Class of 2021 Top 10
DOWAGIAC — A group of high school students was honored Monday for their efforts in the classroom the ...
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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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SMC psychology panel provides pandemic perspective
DOWAGIAC — On April 13, Southwestern Michigan College’s Psychology Club and Psi Beta, the national community college honor ...
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SMC Board of Trustees prepares for Higher Learning Commission reaffirmation visit
DOWAGIAC — At its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 14, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees reviewed ...
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No danger found following lockdown at DUHS
DOWAGIAC — No danger to students or staff was found following a Thursday afternoon lockdown at Dowagiac Union ...
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Niles teacher accused of assault pleads not guilty
NILES — A Niles teacher accused of assaulting two students has pleaded not guilty. Thursday, Southside School teacher ...
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LMC to host virtual career, program expo for prospective students
BENTON HARBOR — Area residents can learn what it is like to be a Red Hawk at Lake ...
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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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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day taking place next week at LMC campus
BENTON HARBOR — A way for Berrien County residents to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is coming to town ...
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Dowagiac District Library hosting poetry contest
DOWAGIAC — The month of April is National Poetry Month, and the Dowagiac District Library’s celebration aims to ...
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Edwardsburg chamber fundraising to donate personalized tumblers to graduating seniors
EDWARDSBURG — Members of the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce know what it means to be a proud Eddie. ...
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SMC’s first president reflects on career
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s first president, Dr. Nathan A. Ivey, and Dorothy, his wife of 71 years, ...
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Niles High School takes extra day for spring break
NILES – Spring break began a day early for Niles High School students on Thursday. “Today was the ...
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Lake Michigan College Honors Program hosts social justice forum
BERRIEN COUNTY – Transforming conversations and data into actions was a theme consistent across speakers during Lake Michigan ...
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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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SMC student, Dowagiac native named Michigan Miss Agriculture USA
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College agricultural business student Shaelyn Bundy, of Dowagiac, March 23 was named the 2021 ...
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YMCA to offer Spring Break Camp
CORRECTION: This piece has been updated from its original publication to reflect the correct location for the event. ...
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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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Great Start Collaborative to host training on diversity, equity
CASSOPOLIS — One area organization is putting its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom at ...
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Dowagiac District Library, community members team up for storytime program
DOWAGIAC — A local librarian is teaming up with members of the community to encourage children to read. ...
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Southwest Michigan students honored for top academic achievement through national community college honor society
LANSING — Local community college students from Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College were ...
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Niles High School Key Club creates Green Committee for environmental service
NILES – A Niles High School junior has spearheaded efforts to improve the environment inside and outside the ...
