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United Way invites community to sponsor children to receive free books
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community to rally around early childhood literacy by ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.

Lewis Cass ISD narrows superintendent search to two candidates
CASSOPOLIS — After nearly a full day of interviews, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Monday, ... Read more
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.

Dowagiac art students complete Lego murals
DOWAGIAC — Brick by brick, a local school’s Black History Month project was completed after weeks of hard work. Courtney Dwyer’s Art and the Community ... Read more
3 days ago by Max Harden.

Dowagiac women aim to create change through local government
DOWAGIAC — The saying “being a twin is like being born with a best friend,” is one that twins Ronda Sullivan and Danielle Lucas could ... Read more
6 days ago by Max Harden.

Lewis Cass ISD to host superintendent interviews Monday
CASSOPOLIS — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent of schools. ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac Area FCU provides remote financial literacy learning resources to local schools
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Area FCU stepped up to make partial or full remote learning in the wake of COVID-19 easier. Thanks to their sponsorship, more ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.

Newly-minted DUS board trustee Brent Brewer ready to serve district
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ Feb. 15 Board of Education meeting was the first of many for newly-appointed trustee Brent Brewer. After years of attending ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Max Harden.

DUS decision to have distance learning Tuesday ‘based on maximizing instructional time,’ superintendent says
DOWAGIAC — The winter storm that rolled into Michigan Monday night forced school districts across southwest Michigan to decide whether or not to host Tuesday ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Max Harden.

DUS Board of Education approves purchase of district transportation vehicles
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools made moves to bolster its transportation capabilities during Monday’s Board of Education meeting at Dowagiac Middle School. The board approved ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Max Harden.

United Way scholarship focuses on community service
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — High school seniors dedicated to community service in southwest Michigan have the chance to win a scholarship toward their post-secondary education. United ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
High school volunteers encouraged to apply for United Way scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking nominations for the Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award. The Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award recognizes ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.

Applications open for annual Honor Credit Union scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One regional business is looking to reward graduating seniors for making their communities better places. Applications are currently open for Honor Credit ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.

Dowagiac Union High School honor roll
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School recently released its honor roll for its first semester. Students who achieved a 4.0 GPA are noted with an ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
MDHHS to provide COVID tests to educators to keep staff, students and community safe as schools offer in-person learning
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is moving forward with plans to offer a voluntary COVID-19 testing program that will provide ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.

SMC announces fall honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 50 students to president’s list for the September-December 2020 fall semester. Students honored on president’s list must earn a ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.
Honor Credit Union to award 23 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarship
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced it will support local outstanding high school seniors with the annual Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship. ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.

Lewis Cass ISD to become Heritage Southwest ISD
CASSOPOLIS — Following nearly half a year of deliberation, the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has a new name. Following a Wednesday vote by the ... Read more
1 month ago by Sarah Culton.

MEC accepting scholarship applications
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship program. High school seniors whose families receive monthly service from MEC ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.

Woman of color to lead DUS board
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated Sullivan was the first woman of color to serve as president of the board. This information was ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.

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 continuing education. The Niles Haunted House Board ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.

Brent Brewer appointed to DUS school board
DOWAGIAC — There is a new board member in town, and he is a familiar face in the Dowagiac Union Schools community. Wednesday, after hours ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.

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 was elected the president of the Dowagiac ... Read more
2 months ago by Sarah Culton.

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 Union Schools’ Patrick Hamilton Elementary School, along ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.

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 district is gearing up for their return. ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.

Cass County Farm Bureau seeks teacher nominations
CASSOPOLIS — One regional business is looking to give back to teachers by bringing the outdoors in. Cass County Farm Bureau is currently accepting nominations ... Read more