Community News
EPS community gives input on potential bond election
EDWARDSBURG — A local school district is hoping to make important changes to its infrastructure with the help ...
Brandywine Education
Brandywine school board approves bond proposal for May ballot
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members have approved the ballot language for the upcoming May 7 election ...
Community News
SMC spring enrollment up 11.5 percent, led state last year
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College, at the end of the registration period for the current session, recorded its ...
Business
Honor Credit Union accepting applications for annual scholarship program
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced its 2024 Community Commitment Scholarship Program. New this year, Honor ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate December Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Education
Curriculum discussed at Brandywine committee meeting
NILES — After several meetings with little or no public comment, people once again came out to express ...
Community News
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church hosts annual MLK Community Breakfast
NILES — Dozens of community members braved frigid conditions Monday morning to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin ...
Community News
Niles Haunted House to award scholarships to area seniors
NILES — One regional attraction is looking to give back to area students. The Niles Haunted House Board ...
Community News
Niles senior named LMC Spirit of MLK Spotlight recipient
BENTON HARBOR — A Niles High School senior was recognized Monday for his commitment to honoring Rev. Dr. ...
Education
Brandywine teacher awarded $1,320 grant
Jennifer Button, a reading and math interventionist at Brandywine Community Schools, was awarded a $1,320 grant from Midwest ...
Education
SMC to expand housing capacity
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees decided at its regular meeting on Jan. 10 to ...
Education
Brandywine school board elects new officers, discusses May bond proposal
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members elected new officers and heard details about the proposed bond issue ...
Community News
Laila Ali to speak at LMC Mendel Center as part of Speaker Series, MLK Celebration Week
BENTON HARBOR — The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center welcomes to the Main stage boxing world champion, international ...
Education
Dowagiac elementary school raises $1,000 for Hidden Acres
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to give back to the community. Students at ...
Education
SMC announces fall 2023 honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 44 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Niles senior delivers socks to seniors
NILES — For the third straight year, Niles High School senior Sawyer Lundberg and his classmates are hoping ...
Education
SMC graduates 21-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Dec. 13 welcomed 21 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with ...
Niles
Groove School opens enrollment for 2024, offers guitar scholarship
NILES — A new music school is still accepting scholarship applications for a program offering young Berrien County ...
Community News
Brandywine lifts suspension of violent books, materials
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Board of Education members ended a year that has often been controversial by ...
Business
Dowagiac middle, high school vocalists to perform downtown Dec. 7
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac middle and high school choir members are among the musicians headlining downtown’s Extended Hours Holiday ...
Business
Honor Credit Union, Project Pajama partner for donation drive
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help Dowagiac Union Schools students wake up in warm, cozy clothing on Christmas ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Helping Build, Nurture and Guide our Learners – Thank You to All Niles Community Schools Staff
November has long been identified as a month of recognition, celebration and expressing thanks to those we appreciate. ...
Community News
Honor Credit Union announces winners of annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union announced Monday its annual Teacher Award winners. For more than 10 years, ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate October Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
