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Dowagiac Board of Education splits vote on superintendent evaluation

DOWAGIAC — From 6:52 p.m. Monday evening until 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, at least a dozen teachers and district ...

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Niles Haunted House to gift scholarships to area seniors

NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...

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Honor Credit Union to award 25 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced that the 2022 Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship window ...

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Dowagiac schools name December Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...

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Dowagiac Union Schools approves teacher contract

DOWAGIAC — After months of negotiations, Dowagiac teachers finally have a contract. During its regular meeting on Monday, ...

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Dowagiac Schools announce Thursday closure

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School District announced late Wednesday that all district schools will be closed Thursday, ...

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United Way seeks applicants for annual scholarship

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One area organization is looking to recognize students who have given back to their communities. ...

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Dowagiac Union Schools to close Friday due to potential threats

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools will be closed Friday following investigations into potential threats made at school buildings, ...

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Kincheloe principal resigns from Dowagiac schools

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac educator is stepping down from her position with the district to explore a new ...

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Dowagiac schools name November Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...

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Dowagiac teachers issue vote of no confidence in superintendent, walk out of board meeting

DOWAGIAC — The battle between Dowagiac teachers and the district school board is showing no signs of slowing ...

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Elementary Christmas musical prompts social media controversy, district response

DOWAGIAC — A colorful title and themes of inclusion turned one local elementary school’s recent holiday program into ...

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Dowagiac grad inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society

BATON ROUGE, LA — Andrew McLaughlin, of Dowagiac, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa ...

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DUHS culinary class learns to filet, cook fresh Lake Michigan whitefish

DOWAGIAC — There is an old adage “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. ...

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Honor Credit Union announces winners of 12th annual Teacher Awards

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced the 12th Annual Teacher Award winners. With each year that ...

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Dowagiac Middle School Honor Roll

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Middle School recently released its honor roll for its first semester. Students who achieved a ...

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DUS Superintendent answers more questions on teacher exodus

DOWAGIAC — With 30 teachers having left the Dowagiac Union School District since Jan. 1, parents and community ...

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DUS superintendent talks teacher contracts, pandemic during Q&A

DOWAGIAC – Teachers, parents, students and community members had the opportunity to voice their concerns to the board as a whole ...

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Teacher contracts, student violence spark outcry at DUS board meeting

DOWAGIAC – Local teachers are working without contracts, another teacher has resigned, student fights are causing schoolwide policy ...

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PHOTO STORY: DUHS students host senior citizen luncheon

DOWAGIAC – About 50 local senior citizens showed up for a free chili luncheon at Dowagiac Union High ...

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DUHS culinary class to host free chili luncheon for senior citizens

DOWAGIAC – Local senior citizens looking for a free lunch next week are in luck. Dowagiac Union High ...

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Heritage Southwest ISD among schools honored for MI HEART safe school designation

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education, American Heart ...

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Dowagiac schools name September Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC – Six local standout students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding ...

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Dowagiac AD responds to criticism of football season ticket policy

EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, Leader Publications published an article titled “Dowagiac football fans irked by changes to season ...

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Dowagiac Union High School names homecoming court

DOWAGIAC — Friday, Dowagiac Union High School named its homecoming court as the Chieftains faced off during their ...

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