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4-H a valuable experience for youth
Anyone who has spent time around 4-H youth who participate in county fairs can see that the overwhelming ...
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Never too soon to start back-to-school prep
Summer is winding down, meaning the return to school for area youth is just about a month away.
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Failed road proposal a missed opportunity
Niles Township residents missed a golden opportunity to take control of their own roads during Tuesday’s special election. ...
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Outpouring of support shows impact of political leader
Since word spread about the passing of Sen. Harry Gast, virtually every state-level politician in our area has ...
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Interim’s responsibilities should reflect full-time administrator’s
As the Cass County Board of Commissioners continues its search for a temporary replacement for the county administrator, ...
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Fair offers a different kind of summer school
As hundreds of area children show off the results of their hard work this week at the Cass ...
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Growing enthusiasm for sport supports investment suggestion
The tennis courts at Plym Park were bustling with activity this weekend, gut it wasn’t tennis that was ...
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Tuesday elections important for all our communities
Special elections often fly under the radar for many voters; Tuesday’s elections in Buchanan, Cassopolis and Niles Township ...
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Raising utility rates a necessary evil
Nobody likes paying more for the same thing, especially when it comes to utilities services like electricity, water ...
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Dowagiac’s expanding network of partnerships serves community well
On Monday, the Dowagiac City Council announced its support for The Lake Michigan Trails Network, a plan for ...
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Best of the Best shows great community involvement
Late last week, a list of readers’ favorite businesses was released as part of our annual Best of ...
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Niles finds colorful solution to problem
When it comes to wayfinding, having the right signage can make all the difference.
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Contest gives people chance to show their love for the city
Home to hundreds of acres of lush forests, clear streams and bountiful recreational opportunities, there’s a lot to ...
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Save your skin this summer
With county fairs in Berrien and Cass counties fast approaching, many of us will be heading outdoors to ...
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Celebrating key milestones
All of life’s milestones — welcoming a child, birthdays, anniversaries and others — carry great sentimental value for ...
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New events bring added life to summer festival
Despite being bombarded with rainstorms and baked by high temperatures, hundreds of people visited downtown Dowagiac last weekend ...
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Q&A highlights good police, community relations
As Niles Police Chief Jim Millin put it Monday evening during a question and answer session with the ...
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Alumni have a lot to be proud of when returning for reunions
As hundreds of people return to their hometowns to celebrate milestone anniversaries of their high school graduations, they ...
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Staying safe, having fun
This past weekend was yet another example how of the weather this summer doesn’t seem to want to ...
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Be safe on the river
Last week, two people kayaking on the St. Joseph River in Niles found out that while the river ...
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‘Walk a Mile’ event combines fun, empowerment
When men in high heels parade through the streets of Dowagiac Saturday during the city’s annual Summer in ...
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Organ donation worth considering
It is truly remarkable how far technology and modern medicine has come.
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Taking stock
On Monday, the member of the Dowagiac City Council approved the language for a ballot proposal that, if ...
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Public art proposal good for Niles
Every once in a while someone comes up with an idea that makes perfect sense.
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Cities come together for the sake of helping neighbors
Most weekends in the summertime, it’s not difficult to find a festival or fair to frequent with the ...
