Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate October Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Education
Buchanan teacher to present at American Geophysical Union Conference
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools recently announced that Buchanan High School Science Teacher Melissa Frost has been invited ...
Community News
Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation
NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a ...
Community News
Savage Bean hosts fundraiser for Cassopolis student performing at Carnegie Hall
CASSOPOLIS — Community members and local businesses came together at Savage Bean Coffee Co. Friday to help support ...
Education
Buchanan Middle School teachers named to Iconic Michigan Teacher Fellowship Project
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools announced Monday that Buchanan Middle School teachers Monica Luke (7th grade Social Studies) ...
Community News
Brandywine Community Schools hosts Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Friday to show its gratitude to local ...
Education
Howard-Ellis, Southside host Veterans Day celebrations
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ Howard-Ellis Elementary and Southside School hosted Veterans Day celebrations to honor Veterans in ...
Education
Dowagiac school board appoints new member
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and she is a familiar face in the ...
Community News
Niles History Center to discuss Simplicity Pattern Company
NILES — The Niles History Center and Niles District Library are teaming up to present a program titled ...
Community News
Savage Bean to host fundraiser for Cassopolis student performing at Carnegie Hall
CASSOPOLIS — Seth Kalina has long had an ear for music. According to his mother, Tara, when Kalina ...
Education
Buchanan high schooler to compete in national gaming competition
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools has announced that Buchanan High School student Kyler Withers has been chosen in ...
Community News
Dowagiac class of 1974 honors classmates with gift to the city
DOWAGIAC — Enhancements to public spaces continue with the recent addition of a Crimson King Maple to the ...
Community News
Whirlpool hosts Aviation Career Day
BENTON HARBOR — More than just airplanes descended on the grounds of Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in Benton ...
Education
Applegate: The academic value of a positive parent-school connection
For the majority of the year, students spend each weekday dividing their daytime between home with their loving ...
Business
Niles District Library hosts ribbon-cutting for capital improvement projects
NILES — Community members gathered at the Niles District Library Tuesday to celebrate the completion of multiple facility ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Dowagiac school board president resigns
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking applicants to fill a vacant board of education seat following the ...
Community News
Dowagiac Union Schools hires consulting firm for superintendent search
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ search for a new superintendent to replace the retiring Jonathan Whan began Monday ...
Community News
Diamond Lake Association recognizes Cass Kickstart to Careers
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization was recognized for its efforts in supporting the education of local youth. Joannie ...
Community News
Dowagiac celebrates September Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins visits Brandywine High School
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine students and staff were able to visit with a New York Times bestselling ...
Education
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins, leaked emails spark debate at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education’s new sexually explicit books and materials policy remains controversial despite gaining ...
Community News
Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins to visit Brandywine High School
NILES — Many Brandywine students will have a chance to visit with a New York Times bestselling author Tuesday. ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg High School celebrates homecoming with parade
EDWARDSBURG — Before football players took the field for the Edwardsburg homecoming game Friday night, a homecoming parade ...
Education
Edwardsburg second graders visit history museum, township hall
EDWARDSBURG — Busloads of Edwardsburg second grade students arrived at the Edwardsburg Area History Museum and the Ontwa ...
Community News
Merritt Elementary opens outdoor classroom
NILES — Merritt Elementary has announced the opening of the school’s outdoor classroom. The school hosted a ribbon ...
