Editorials
Citizens stepping up to fund solutions to local problems
We are seeing a growing trend of citizens deciding to step up — and open their pocketbooks — ...
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Chicken ordinance doesn’t ruffle feathers
Thus far there has been no negative reaction from the public to a proposed ordinance that would allow ...
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County leadership needs to unite
The tumult within the ranks of the Cass County government continued last week, as a divided board of ...
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Spotlighting local volunteers
They’re the families who spend their Sunday mornings after church delivering bags of groceries from the food back ...
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Accidental shooting in Dowagiac highlights importance of gun safety
Last week, Dowagiac police responded to perhaps one of the strangest calls they’ve received in a while. Officers ...
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Garden club keeps tradition alive
Tradition is important for small cities like Niles. It is nice knowing that every year we can expect ...
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Late councilman took action on his love for community
It is often said that serving as a small-town elected official in positions like school boards and city ...
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Late councilman took action on his love for community
It is often said that serving as a small-town elected official in positions like school boards and city ...
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New businesses demonstrate downtown’s continual growth
While the thermometers make their expected decline as we head deeper in the winter months, the buzz and ...
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Railroad improvements welcomed
Last year, more than half a million people took the Amtrak train that travels from Chicago to Detroit, ...
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Join the #GivingTuesday movement
Get ready to add another name to the ever-growing list of post Thanksgiving holiday shopping season days — ...
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Adoption Day highlights need for foster families
The usual somber atmosphere contained with the Cass County Circuit Courtroom in Cassopolis was absent last week Tuesday ...
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Tips for avoiding holiday scams
Despite all the information available about scams and how to avoid them, a recent survey found most Michigan ...
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Thanksgiving trivia — did you know?
Thursday, the majority of us will fill our bellies with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and all ...
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Cass County is fortunate to have leader like Judge Dobrich
In many cases, judges are not often very popular among the masses. Forced to make difficult decisions on ...
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Timely tips for cooking turkey
This Thursday, millions of Americans gather with loved ones to celebrate our national day of thanks, giving and, ...
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Workshop a valuable tool for small local businesses
Owning a small business can be both rewarding and difficult, especially in times when you need to come ...
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Holiday season starting to kick into high gear
Thanksgiving is just under a week away and plans for Christmas celebrations are looming.
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Freshman class’s success is another barometer for district’s momentum
Dowagiac Union High School’s Youth Experiencing Success (YES) program “experienced” another milestone Tuesday morning. The academic achievement program ...
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How to support victims of terror
Over the last few days, we have witnessed the very depths of humanity capacity for depravity — and ...
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Feed the Hungry program a great way to kick off the holidays
Last week, there was a whole lot of hubbub in the news, on social media and in conversation ...
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How to support victims of terror
Over the last few days, we have witnessed the very depths of humanity capacity for depravity — and ...
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Your help is needed in creating a strategic plan
What will Niles Community Schools look like in the future?
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Local gifts make the best gifts
While we still have a stop at turkey town along the way, the road to Christmas in Dowagiac ...
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More help for our veterans
As the nation celebrates its service men and women during this week of Veterans Day, the American Red ...
