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Edwardsburg Public Schools accepting nominations for 2021-2022 Hall of Fame
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public School is encouraging the community to nominate alumni and current and former staff members ...
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Haunted house to donate scholarships to area seniors
NILES — The Niles Scream Park is offering local students a chance to be granted funds toward their ...
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One-third of Virtual Vikings to return to classrooms second semester
NILES — High school students returned to classrooms last week, and Niles Community Schools Superintendent Dan Applegate could ...
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Brent Brewer appointed to DUS school board
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and he is a familiar face in the ...
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SMC mourns former college president
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College flags are flying at half-mast to mourn the passing of President Emeritus David C. ...
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LMC Board of Trustees announce new officers for 2021
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s Board of Trustees met for the first time this year on Monday, ...
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Deubner named new Cassopolis school board president
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time since 2013, the Cassopolis Board of Education will have a new president. ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education elects new president
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education underwent a change in leadership Monday evening. Ronda Sullivan ...
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Patrick Hamilton to host Strong Beginnings preschool program
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is offering a preschool program area families can be a part of. Dowagiac ...
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Brandywine, Buchanan schools back to the classroom
BERRIEN COUNTY – Some students in Berrien County are relieved to have returned to in-person learning this week ...
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Niles native on medal-winning Alma College iGEM team
ALMA, Mich. — A Niles native is helping Alma College win medals. The Alma College iGEM team, competing ...
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DUS prepares for return of in-person learning next week
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students and teachers will be returning to in-person learning next week, and the ...
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Cass County Farm Bureau seeks teacher nominations
CASSOPOLIS — One regional business is looking to give back to teachers by bringing the outdoors in. Cass ...
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Ottawa Elementary seeks donation for bike program
BUCHANAN — Kindergarteners at Ottawa Elementary School may soon be riding bikes in their physical education classes. All ...
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Virtual Vikings give presentation to city council
Some of the names of students have been updated since an earlier publication. The Niles Daily Star regrets ...
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SMC graduates 17 new nurses
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Dec. 17 welcomed 17 new nurses to America’s largest health-care profession with more ...
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Longtime DUS school board president steps down
DOWAGIAC — Larry Schmidt is a patient man. One would have to be if they were a driver’s ...
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SMC trustees review 2020 accomplishments
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees reviewed 2020 accomplishments Monday night during its regular monthly ...
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Edwardsburg Middle School donates to food pantry
EDWARDSBURG — Students at Edwardsburg Public Schools recently helped make some community members’ holidays a bit brighter. Sixth-grade ...
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DUHS student takes first place at culinary arts competition
DOWAGIAC — When the cookie dust settled, Sara Torbet stood on top. The Dowagiac Union sophomore took home ...
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Geer remembered for his dedication to Brandywine athletics
NILES — The Brandywine Bobcat Nation recently lost a member of its family. Ronald Henry Geer, 77, passed ...
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Honor Credit Union announces winners of 11th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union has announced the winners of its 11th annual Teacher Awards. This year ...
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Eagle Lake Elementary hosts virtual field trip
EDWARDSBURG — Every fall, Eagle Lake second grade students enjoy a field trip to the Edwardsburg Area Historical ...
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Brandywine graduate contributed to development of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
PORTAGE, Mich. — As semitrucks carrying the first approved COVID-19 vaccine rolled out of Pfizer’s parking lot in Portage, ...
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New SMC cross country coach shares plans with Rotary Club
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College athletics are back and the school’s cross country teams were the hot topic ...
