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Savage Bean to host fundraiser for Cassopolis student performing at Carnegie Hall

CASSOPOLIS — Seth Kalina has long had an ear for music. According to his mother, Tara, when Kalina ...

Education

Buchanan high schooler to compete in national gaming competition

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools has announced that Buchanan High School student Kyler Withers has been chosen in ...

Community News

Dowagiac class of 1974 honors classmates with gift to the city

DOWAGIAC — Enhancements to public spaces continue with the recent addition of a Crimson King Maple to the ...

Community News

Whirlpool hosts Aviation Career Day

BENTON HARBOR — More than just airplanes descended on the grounds of Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in Benton ...

Education

Applegate: The academic value of a positive parent-school connection

For the majority of the year, students spend each weekday dividing their daytime between home with their loving ...

Business

Niles District Library hosts ribbon-cutting for capital improvement projects

NILES — Community members gathered at the Niles District Library Tuesday to celebrate the completion of multiple facility ...

DEVELOPING NEWS

Dowagiac school board president resigns

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking applicants to fill a vacant board of education seat following the ...

Community News

Dowagiac Union Schools hires consulting firm for superintendent search

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ search for a new superintendent to replace the retiring Jonathan Whan began Monday ...

Community News

Diamond Lake Association recognizes Cass Kickstart to Careers

CASSOPOLIS — A local organization was recognized for its efforts in supporting the education of local youth. Joannie ...

Community News

Dowagiac celebrates September Students of The Month

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

Community News

Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins visits Brandywine High School

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine students and staff were able to visit with a New York Times bestselling ...

Education

Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins, leaked emails spark debate at Brandywine school board meeting

NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education’s new sexually explicit books and materials policy remains controversial despite gaining ...

Community News

Acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins to visit Brandywine High School

NILES — Many Brandywine students will have a chance to visit with a New York Times bestselling author Tuesday. ...

Education

PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg High School celebrates homecoming with parade

EDWARDSBURG — Before football players took the field for the Edwardsburg homecoming game Friday night, a homecoming parade ...

Education

Edwardsburg second graders visit history museum, township hall

EDWARDSBURG — Busloads of Edwardsburg second grade students arrived at the Edwardsburg Area History Museum and the Ontwa ...

Community News

Merritt Elementary opens outdoor classroom

NILES — Merritt Elementary has announced the opening of the school’s outdoor classroom. The school hosted a ribbon ...

Community News

Pokagon Band seeks consultation with Dowagiac Union Schools regarding mascot, logo

DOWAGIAC — A push to change the Dowagiac Union Schools mascot has resurfaced. Tribal Council of the Pokagon ...

Community News

Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan bill to fill teacher shortage

LANSING — Yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to allow retired teachers and public school employees to ...

Education

SMC hosts 202 for Automotive Day

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus hosted 202 Michiana high school students Oct. 6 for Automotive Day. ...

Education

Pokagon Band asks Dowagiac Union Schools to end use of Native American imagery

DOWAGIAC — The Tribal Council of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana announced today ...

Education

PHOTO STORY: Niles High School celebrates homecoming with parade

Before the Vikings take to the football field Friday night, Niles High School decided to celebrate homecoming in ...

Education

Brandywine Community Schools to hold Veterans Day breakfast for veterans

NILES — Brandywine Community Schools will be holding its annual Veterans Day breakfast on Friday, November 10 at ...

Community News

Book vending machine a hit with Ballard students, teachers, parents

NILES — Ballard Elementary School takes awarding good student behavior very seriously. Whether it’s displays of responsibility, helping ...

Education

Niles High School senior pens children’s book

NILES — Niles High School senior Sawyer Lundberg recently authored, illustrated and published a children’s book about the ...

Education

PHOTO STORY: Brandywine celebrates homecoming with annual parade

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Bobcat pride was on display in full force this afternoon as the annual Brandywine ...

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