Community News
Niles school board selects five finalists for vacant seat
NILES — The Niles Community Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High School announces Class of 2023 Top 10 students
DOWAGIAC — A group of students was honored Monday for their efforts and excellence in the classroom over ...
News
Dowagiac dedicates Hagen Field
Saturday’s Brian Frazier Invitational was a reunion unlike any other for the Dowagiac community, and for good reason.
Education
WMU approves Graduate Certificate in Tribal Governance
KALAMAZOO — The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish ...
Education
Edwardsburg Public Schools narrows superintendent search to three candidates
EDWARDSBURG — After a full evening of interviews, Edwardsburg Public Schools narrowed its superintendent search to three individuals. ...
Community News
Keith McKenzie retires from SMC Board of Trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Trustees April 12 accepted with regret the retirement of Keith H. McKenzie, the ...
Education
YMCA’s Weber appointed to LMC’s Board of Trustees
BENTON HARBOR — Mark D. Weber has been appointed to Lake Michigan College’s Board of Trustees. He was ...
Community News
Calls for transparency continue at Brandywine school board meeting
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members heard another call for transparency at a brief special ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: NFL prospect Caleb Murphy visits Justus Gage Elementary
DOWAGIAC — Excitement was in the air Monday afternoon at Justus Gage Elementary as students had a chance ...
Community News
WATCH: Niles Community Schools hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new turf field
NILES — A new addition to a local school district was celebrated with much fanfare Wednesday afternoon. Niles ...
Education
Edwardsburg Public Schools to host superintendent interviews
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting ...
Business
Hydro Cassopolis presents donation, multi-year pledge to Cass Kickstart to Careers
CASSOPOLIS — A new business has pledged its commitment to the future of Cassopolis with its donation to ...
Education
Dowagiac honors February Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s February Students of The Month during ...
Education
Buchanan Community Schools releases facts, information website for 2023 bond proposal
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools is hoping to change the minds of voters and try again to make ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: The Frontier Era
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Education
WATCH: Brandywine elementary students jam out in ‘Big Rock Show’
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Community members who attended Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting were treated to a ...
Education
Brandywine school board approves changes to meeting schedule
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education approved changes to its April and May ...
College
LMC Earn and Learn Program offers 2023 summer internships
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College is accepting applications from students and local employers to take part in ...
Southwestern Michigan College
SMC finds instant success in athletics – HORIZONS 2023
When Southwestern Michigan College decided to revive its athletic teams after more than 25 yards in 2020, no ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools seeks renewal of non-homestead millage
DOWAGIAC — On May 2, voters residing within the Dowagiac Union Schools district boundaries will be asked to ...
Education
Entire May 2022 LMC Nursing cohort passes NCLEX-RN exam
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s entire May 2022 graduating nursing cohort passed the National Council Licensure Examination ...
Education
LMC postpones millage renewal proposal
BENTON HARBOR — At a special meeting this morning, the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously voted ...
Community News
SMC to host career fairs at Dowagiac, Niles campuses
DOWAGIAC — Connecting with local and national employers at Southwestern Michigan College’s Career Fair will be twice as ...
Community News
Niles High School to perform musical ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first in-person musical performance of 2023. The ...
Community News
School safety gains, FFA students highlighted at Cassopolis’ Board of Education meeting
CASSOPOLIS — At Monday’s Cassopolis Public Schools Board meeting, School Security Officer Chris Bergen presented a report on ...
