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CULTON: Celebrate the veterans in your life
The last few weeks — even months and years — have shown us how divided many of us ...
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CULTON: No election results? Here’s why
Many of you likely spent Tuesday in line at the polls, voting for everything from the U.S. President ...
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CULTON: Be sure to be safe this Halloween season
Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of year — especially when I was a kid. ...
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CULTON: Make your vote count
The year 2020 is almost over — some would say thankfully — but for many southwest Michigan residents, ...
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NELDON: Your actions impact the health of others
Seven months into the pandemic, we are all tired of hearing phrases used so often they are practically ...
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CULTON: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Most of us know at least one person who has been affected by breast cancer. Maybe it’s a ...
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NELDON: Thankful for a safe version of my favorite tradition
This Saturday, Niles’ city streets will seem especially quiet, absent of the hundreds of floats and thousands of ...
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CULTON: Fall is officially here
I don’t know when it happened, but it seems fall weather has appeared suddenly in southwest Michigan. Last ...
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NELDON: Still time to support farmers, artisans
Did you know there are more than 700 types of garlic? Have you ever seen what happens when ...
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NELDON: Fair coverage will be key to competitive election
As the November election approaches, there is no shortage of political banter on either side of the party ...
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CULTON: The power of community is unstoppable
This Saturday, I had the pleasure of spending my afternoon observing the power our community has when it ...
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NELDON: Church fire reminds us of the power of faith
Last week, storms sweeping Cass County led to the heartbreaking destruction of a Cassopolis landmark — but, like ...
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CULTON: Don’t forget to complete your census
Time is winding down to complete your 2020 census. At the end of this month, time will run ...
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CULTON: Back to school is around the corner
When I was a kid, the week or so leading up to back to school time was the ...
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NELDON: Leader launches digital subscription campaign
This week, our digital readers — especially those who visit often — may have seen a pop-up ad ...
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NELDON: Remembering a Michiana legend
Like many from this region, I grew up viewing Regis Philbin as an icon. When I was very ...
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NOVAK: Fall sports are a pipe dream at this point
When the Michigan High School Athletic Association said that high school fall sports would begin as scheduled, I ...
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NELDON: Many deserve thanks this year
Each year, I look forward to the joy on business owners’ faces when they learn they have been ...
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CULTON: Take a look into the night sky
Right now, the world can seem pretty bleak between coronavirus, national unrest and political tensions. Like many, living ...
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NELDON: When small towns make big news
At this point, we have all more than likely seen Cassopolis — and more specifically, Diamond Lake — ...
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CULTON: Think of other people
Over the weekend, Cass County made national news after a video showing hundreds of people celebrating the Fourth ...
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NELDON: Traditions may change, but sentiment doesn’t have to
For as long as I can remember, the 4th of July has meant a trek to the Four ...
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NELDON: Let’s give thanks to our local businesses
With months of economic challenges due to pandemic-related shutdowns behind us — and likely many more uncertain months ...
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COLUMN: Let’s give thanks to our local businesses!
VOTE HERE With months of economic challenges due to pandemic-related shutdowns behind us — and likely many more ...
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CULTON: Black Lives Matter
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve covered several rallies, marches and protests in our communities in support ...
