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PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac celebrates homecoming with parade

DOWAGIAC — Rainy weather Friday could not keep the Dowagiac community from celebrating homecoming in style. Before the ...

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Dowagiac football fans irked by changes to season ticket policy

DOWAGIAC — After more than 35 years as a loyal season ticket holder for Dowagiac Union High School ...

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DUS, teachers continue contract talks

DOWAGIAC — Driving through town, Dowagiac residents may notice yard signs popping up throughout the community. The signs ...

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MEC accepting applications for Strengthening Schools Grant program

CASSOPOLIS — Applications are now open for an annual grant program. Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting ...

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Daughters of the American Resolution prepare for upcoming essay contest

THREE OAKS — Students in fifth through eighth grade are invited to participate in the Daughters of the ...

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Dowagiac Union Schools announces change to school start times

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools district is making changes to school building start times. The district announced ...

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DUS parents raise concerns over start times, lunch changes

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools Board members are taking a second look at changes made to student schedules ...

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Following failed vote, masks remain optional at Dowagiac schools

DOWAGIAC — Masks will remain optional for all Dowagiac Union Schools students and staff following a vote by ...

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DUS welcomes back students for new school year

DOWAGIAC — Monday brought with it the first day of classes for students, teachers and staff in the ...

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PHOTO STORY: United Way event donates 1,000 backpacks to Cass County students

CASSOPOLIS — Nearly 1,000 Cass County children grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are ready to head back to ...

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Honor Credit Union announces 12th annual Teacher Awards

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union has announced its 12th annual Teacher Awards. According to brand representatives, Honor ...

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Dowagiac grad returns to district as student counselor

DOWAGIAC — Monday was a homecoming of sorts for Ross Tidey. The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education ...

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Dowagiac, Edwardsburg students win scholarship from Zolman’s Tire & Auto Care

MISHAWAKA — Eight students from across Michiana recently won a $1,000 scholarship from a regional business. Zolman’s Tire ...

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Dowagiac City Council approves N. Paul Street Sidewalk Project

DOWAGIAC — Community members will soon have a safe way to navigate the Dowagiac Union High School campus ...

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Dowagiac grad returns to teach

DOWAGIAC — By the time Dowagiac Union Schools classes start Aug. 30, David Brogan will be an experienced ...

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DUS welcomes new high school principal, middle school assistant principal

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education welcomed new leadership to the district on Monday. The ...

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Dowagiac schools make masks optional for students, staff

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools have announced new COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year In a statement ...

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Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school ...

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Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education

By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both ...

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Following name change, Heritage Southwest unveils new signs, website

CASSOPOLIS — A local school district finally has a new face to match its new name. Heritage Southwest ...

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Dowagiac Board of Education approves interactive monitor systems for K-8 classrooms

DOWAGIAC — State-of-the-art technology will soon be coming to Dowagiac Middle School and Dowagiac elementary schools. The Dowagiac ...

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Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes ...

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One year after COVID hiatus, Fitch Camp makes triumphant return

DOWAGIAC — The sounds of children splashing in the lake and basketballs bouncing on the concrete court were ...

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DUHS principal named superintendent at Hartford Public Schools

DOWAGIAC — Kelly Millin is ready for her next adventure. After seven years as the principal of Dowagiac ...

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Dowagiac school board approves construction of new baseball field

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union High School baseball team will not have to travel far to play home ...

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