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Opinion

Jessica Sieff: The questions we aren’t asking in our classrooms

Throughout the duration of the documentary film “Waiting for Superman,” a total running time of 111 minutes, one statement struck me harder than any other. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:55 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: The questions we aren’t asking in our classrooms

Throughout the duration of the documentary film “Waiting for Superman,” a total running time of 111 minutes, one statement struck me harder than any other. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:55 pm

News

Proposed elimination of business tax stirs debate

With his proposed budget plan for the state last week, Gov. Rick Snyder hopes to declare Michigan “open for business.” In an outline of the ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:25 am

News

Niles could face $2.7 million in cuts

To make up for the potential need to cut approximately $2.7 million from its budget, Niles Community Schools officials could possibly re-open Eastside School, reorganize ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, February 21, 2011 10:17 pm

News

Schools prepare for possible revenue losses

Extreme disappointment. That seems to be the collective feeling among school officials after Gov. Rick Snyder rolled out his proposed two-year budget plan Thursday. “I’m ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, February 21, 2011 10:16 pm

News

Lunch stop inspires business venture

BUCHANAN — John Adcock is not a man to rush into a business venture. Rather, the Berrien Springs resident and former engineer for Northwest Airlines is ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Saturday, February 19, 2011 12:12 am

News

Purchase pleads guilty

Matthew Purchase, former owner of Legacy Family Funeral Services in Berrien Springs, pleaded guilty this morning during a plea conference at the Berrien County Courthouse ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:20 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: In the judgment of others, a loss of perspective

When it first broke, the story of a Berrien Springs mother who handcuffed her 16-year-old son to a chair in a small, virtually empty room ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:33 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: In the judgment of others, a loss of perspective

When it first broke, the story of a Berrien Springs mother who handcuffed her 16-year-old son to a chair in a small, virtually empty room ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:07 am

News

The face of New Tech

Meet Patrick Malley. The Niles High School history and psychology teacher has a new job as the dean of the Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:14 am

News

‘Handcuff mom’ avoids charges

The mother who handcuffed her 16-year-old son to a chair for a week and confined him to a small room for three weeks will not ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:22 am

News

Pig-kissing, pie-throwing part of food drive fun

Niles High School students spent their Valentine’s Day showing some love for the Niles Salvation Army with a kick off of their Fight Against Hunger ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:17 am

News

Foundation focused on district’s future

The state's budget issues seem to have become an unfortunate shadow for its education sector. From one district to the next, budget constraints, continual cuts ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, February 13, 2011 4:59 pm

east main gardens

East Main Gardens turning 90

It is a rarity — the business that has weathered the storm of longevity, its roots firmly in place and its story as endearing as ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, February 11, 2011 11:00 pm

Niles-Buchanan YMCA

YMCA unveils expansion plan

Bret Hendrie is a man with a plan. The Niles-Buchanan YMCA's CEO is hoping to generate enthusiasm with a new master plan for the Front ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 10, 2011 11:21 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: Learn more by way of watching

For much of the week, I could not keep myself from continuing to follow coverage of the protests and uprising taking place primarily in Tahrir ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 11:19 pm

News

Zolman Tire to build new facility

Big plans are in the works for one longtime Niles business that will add space and the opportunity for jobs to its current operations. Nate ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 11:50 pm

Business

Familiar face in new kitchen

Masters of the culinary arts are often equipped with the skills to satisfy an array of palettes. For local chef Tim Carrigan, those skills are ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, February 6, 2011 3:19 pm

News

Tarwacki case still unsolved

It was what started out as a perfectly ordinary February morning, one year ago today, which would suddenly and shockingly turn horrific for two families ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, February 4, 2011 7:38 pm

News

Candidates for school board must file by Tuesday

The filing deadline for candidates interested in running for election to their district school board is Tuesday. Those interested should file with the Cass County ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, February 4, 2011 7:09 pm

News

Candidates for school board must file by Tuesday

The filing deadline for candidates interested in running for election to their district school board is Tuesday. Those interested should file with the Cass County ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, February 4, 2011 7:08 pm

News

Jump in — the water’s fine

The wintry weather experienced by much of the southwest Michigan area lately may send many into the warm confines of their homes — but for ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, February 4, 2011 7:07 pm

News

Jump in — the water’s fine

The wintry weather experienced by much of the southwest Michigan area lately may send many into the warm confines of their homes — but for ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Friday, February 4, 2011 7:07 pm

Brandywine Education

Budget cuts don’t worry rookie teacher

Editor’s note: The Star first interviewed Stacey Recker in September. Her experience as a first-year teacher is being chronicled throughout the school year. Students in ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:50 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: Why Egypt matters

It seemed to begin as a collective show of support on behalf of a young generation for political change in just another country removed from ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, February 3, 2011 5:35 pm

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