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Buchanan Board of Education signs separation agreement with superintendent
BUCHANAN — A change in leadership is coming to Buchanan Community Schools. Wednesday, the Buchanan Board of Education ...
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Brandywine Athletics Hall of Fame calls for nominations
NILES—As celebrations for current Brandywine High School graduates are being planned, the Brandywine Community Schools Development Board is ...
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Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters hosts virtual talent show
DOWAGIAC — Talents were showcased this weekend on a virtual setting. On Saturday, the Dowagiac Fine Arts Boosters ...
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Brandywine woodwind, brass to attend virtual clinic with Marine band
NILES — This month, one group of high school students will be working with a band with roots ...
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Married SMC nurses navigate pandemic
EDWARDSBURG — When Todd Mendez finished Southwestern Michigan College’s nursing program, his wife, Lauren, pinned him at the ...
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High school senior volunteers can now apply for United Way youth scholarships
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking nominations for the Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award. ...
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Niles, SMC grads work together in the robotics industry
DOWAGIAC — Eric Duis and Caleb Book have been friends since first grade. They got the same college head ...
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Niles teacher recovering from COVID-19
NILES — For Bonnie Prenkert, 52, of Niles, getting sick with COVID-19 was the last thing she thought ...
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K&M announces scholarship winners
CASSOPOLIS — K&M recently announced the winners of its Earl G. Marhanka Scholarship. The scholarship program was established ...
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Niles Community Schools announce 2020 Service Years Awards
NILES — In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Niles Community Schools have announced its 2020 Service Years Awards, ...
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Billboard installed to celebrate NHS 2020 graduating class
NILES — The faces of the Niles High School’s Class of 2020 are now visible from S. 11th ...
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Despite COVID-19, nurse connects with patients, finds joy
NILES — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, one local nurse is finding joy in her work. ...
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PHOTO STORY: Howard-Ellis celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
NILES — The Howard-Ellis PTO planned a week of support for both teachers and local businesses in Niles ...
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SMC Niles tutoring supervisor has taught all over the world
NILES — Nicola Scott startled Southwestern Michigan College colleagues on a post-Easter Zoom call with President Dr. Joe ...
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Fitch Camp canceled due to COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — A summer camp that has been around since World War II will not be hosted this ...
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SMC grad creates scholarship skilled construction trades students
DOWAGIAC — Recent Southwestern Michigan College graduate Victoria Knight is already paying it forward by giving back to ...
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Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan to host virtual 5K
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since COVID-19 reached the state of Michigan, state-mandated closures and “Stay Home, Stay Safe” orders ...
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Dowagiac family brings prom to senior
DOWAGIAC — Last Saturday, Dowagiac Union High School seniors would have been preparing to attend their senior prom. ...
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Cassopolis food services director continues to feed children amid COVID-19 closures
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Public School kitchens have been looking different for the past seven weeks. Instead of ...
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Online fundraiser to support Edwardsburg High School seniors
EDWARDSBURG — COVID-19 has already caused the Class of 2020 to miss out on many milestones, including prom, ...
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PHOTO STORY: Cassopolis Public Schools celebrate School Lunch Hero Day
CASSOPOLIS — Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service ...
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Niles High School wins FAFSA challenge
NILES — Niles High School has been recognized as the overall winner in the Michigan College Access Network’s ...
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$50,000 endowment supports SMC nursing scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s new McLoughlin Family Scholarship will be awarded to nursing majors beginning in the ...
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Dowagiac Union High School starts Yearbook Angels program
DOWAGIAC — As a yearbook acts as a memory book to past students of their high school careers, ...
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SMC nursing graduate recovering from COVID-19
DOWAGIAC — MaryBeth Seal’s varied resume includes Southwestern Michigan College nursing graduate, health care provider, author, speaker and ...
