Education

Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police

NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

Police seek help in Ballard bomb threat investigation

NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and ...

Education

Dowagiac Union Schools narrows superintendent search to two candidates

DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. ...

Community News

Dowagiac elementary school raises $7,370 for Kids Heart Challenge

DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to support the mission of the American Heart ...

Education

Niles Community Schools responds to school bus incident

UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that ...

Education

‘Speaking Up With Women’ event honors Buchanan superintendent

BUCHANAN — A local superintendent has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and community service. The “Speaking Up ...

Education

Books for Bikes program underway at Edwardsburg

EDWARDSBURG — St. Peters Masonic Lodge, in conjunction with Edwardsburg Eagle Lake School and the Circle Credit Union ...

Community News

Dowagiac theater program to perform ‘Oliver!’ this weekend

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical ...

Community News

Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’

NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ ...

Community News

Dowagiac Middle School student wins essay contest

DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & ...

Community News

Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production

NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew ...

Education

Brandywine Community Schools to host bond information session Wednesday

NILES — The date has been set for the first of at least four bond information sessions leading ...

Community News

Cassopolis FFA student wins state event, team turns in strong performance

EAST LANSING — A Cassopolis student took home top honors at the 96th Michigan Future Farmers of America ...

Education

Dowagiac Union Schools to interview superintendent candidates March 12-13

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting ...

Education

Cassopolis schools talk facility upgrades, student funding

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, February 26th. They received reports ...

Education

Buchanan High School awarded $100,000 grant for CTE programs

BUCHANAN — A local school district’s career prep program will be receiving a significant boost with the help ...

Community News

Five Brandywine staff members nominated for Excellence in Education Awards

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Five staff members from a local school have been recognized for their support and ...

Community News

Lee aims to make difference as member of Cassopolis school board

CASSOPOLIS — William G. Lee Jr. is setting out to contribute to the community that raised him, starting ...

Community News

Dowagiac schools celebrate January Students of the Month

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

Community News

Cassopolis Public Schools to form ‘capital needs’ committee

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools is setting out toward a new vision for maintaining its facilities, one largely ...

Community News

Local middle school robotics team to compete in national tournament

GRANDVILLE — A local robotics team has punched its ticket to a VEX Robotics national competition.  Robo Tech ...

Education

Cassopolis alumna named to Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University

MARQUETTE — Grace Strukel was named to the dean’s list at Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan ...

Education

Niles Community Schools Superintendent to step down in 2025

NILES — Niles Community Schools announced at last night’s Board of Education meeting that after nine years of ...

Community News

Edwardsburg school board authorizes bond proposal, seeks renewal of non-homestead millage

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education has approved the ballot language for the upcoming May ...

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Elementary school hosts 100th birthday party for retired schoolteacher

NILES — A local elementary school celebrated its 100th day of classes in a special way. Howard-Ellis Elementary ...

< Newer|Older >

SportsPlus