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Many thanks to Fort St. Joseph Open House volunteers, organizers
Touring the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House last weekend was like taking a trip back in time. ...
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EDITORIAL: Michigan voters — know your rights
With election day right around the corner, many are confused about where and when they can vote. Whether ...
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LASATA: January is Mentoring Month
Some of our state’s and country’s most successful people were helped in getting to where they are because ...
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EDITORIAL: Thank you to our public safety officers
Monday evening, the Dowagiac Department of Public Safety presented several emergency personnel with lifesaving awards for taking actions ...
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EDITORIAL: Support local veterans
Comfort and basic support for veterans can be difficult to come by, which is why we were happy ...
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EDITORIAL: Bridging generational gap improves lives of all involved
Friday, the Cass County COA is offering an event designed to transcend generations and close the gap between ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Library renovation will add to the community
In Tuesday’s Dowagiac Daily News, it was reported redesigns needed to be made to planned renovations to the ...
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EDITORIAL: Children benefit from hands-on learning
As reported in Tuesday’s Niles Daily Star, the Buchanan Preservation Society has launched its new Junior Miller Program.
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OUR VIEW: Sister Lakes growth is promising
Friday, open houses were being hosted for two new businesses in Sister Lakes: Libby Ann’s and Lakehouse Creations. ...
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EDITORIAL: The good stories are worth reporting
So often we hear people complain about how the news is all doom and gloom. We listen to ...
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EDITORIAL: It’s a high crime to betray a community
When Michigan State Police Trooper and Central Cass Fire Assistant Chief Jesse Binns was arrested in September 2018, ...
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OUR VIEW: Best of luck to the new superintendent
Dowagiac Union Schools has settled on a leader. Following a second round of interviews Monday night, the Dowagiac ...
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Budget cuts should be made prudently
The Buchanan Board of Education may deserve an A for effort but an Incomplete when it comes to ...
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Lots of ways to keep learning throughout summer break
School’s out for the summer! With the school year behind us and many fun-filled days of summer ahead, ...
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EDITORIAL: Congratulations, southwest Michigan
Last week, United Way of Southwest Michigan led a Day of Action in which businesses and individuals from ...
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EDITORIAL: Choose the next Dowagiac superintendent wisely
Tuesday and Wednesday, the Dowagiac Board of Education began the interview process for a new superintendent. In all ...
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EDITORIAL: Let’s keep things fresh
Is there anything better than slicing up a farm fresh tomato or roasting up freshly picked asparagus? We ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Congrats to the Niles Housing Commission
In Thursday’s Niles Daily Star, we reported that the Niles Housing Commission received a High Performer status from ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Sweet summertime music heading our way
Coming over the bridge into downtown Niles this weekend, sounds of jazz emanated down the river, echoed by ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Thank you to our fallen heroes
Monday morning, our newsroom was out and about all across Michiana working to capture the magic of Memorial ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Take time to remember the reason for Memorial Day
As we prepare for our three-day weekends, thoughts of beach days, barbecues and camping trips are likely in ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Buchanan school board owes it to educators, community to listen
Emotions were high at Buchanan Middle School Monday evening, and the energy has not dissipated in days following ...
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EDITORIAL: On the road to a solution with county public transit
For not the first time this decade, Berrien County commissioners addressed an ongoing issue this week: connectivity.
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EDITORIAL: The kids are alright
On our business page yesterday, we featured a story about Victoria Knight, a young, recent Southwestern Michigan College ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: City should leave itself open to marijuana discussion
Monday evening, the Dowagiac Council hosted the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would ban recreational marijuana ...
