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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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CULTON: Let’s celebrate the good ones
Thursday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and I think we should take the day to appreciate the ...
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FLAGEL: The magic of the mixtape
The first mixtape I encountered was a black cassette tape with yellowing labels and a barely decipherable song ...
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TONEY: Producing safety for our counties
Victoria Toney is the Produce Safety Technician for the Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety. She can be reached at by ...
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GONDECK: Baxter the therapy dog alleviates courthouse trauma
Coming to court can be a scary and traumatic experience, especially for children and adults who may be ...
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CULTON: New year, but the same me
I’m not sure I have ever made a new year’s resolution that I have kept. Every year, my ...
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Wilson: Traveling to the far side: Part one
A wizard and a demi-god were making their way to the tiny hamlet of Garylarson, located at the far ...
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LASATA: Home heating help for those in need
As we enter into a new year, we are also entering the season’s coldest days. I wanted to ...
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NOVAK: This time, wrong call changes playoff seeding
I have spent a lot of time railing about the officiating in the National Football League and the rules ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Republican claims about tax cuts law were false
In December 2017, Donald Trump and his Congressional Republican allies passed the so-called “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” ...
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LASATA: Home for the holidays
Being home for the holidays is a wonderful time of the year for many throughout southwest Michigan, including ...
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LEITZ: Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Testaments’ is terrifying, uplifting
Catherine Lietz is a student at Buchanan High School. Her column is publishing as part of a feature ...
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NELDON: Who are the leaders of tomorrow?
As we close out one decade and look forward to another, many of us are not only setting ...
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CULTON: Terrible Christmas movies hit the spot
In the last few weeks, my Netflix queue has been overrun by objectively bad Christmas movies. “A Christmas ...
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NOVAK: Looking at the best and worst of 2019
More than 20 years ago I had this crazy idea to create a year-end awards column that I ...
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APPLEGATE: Supporting the well-being of our students
The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but that’s not the case for all students ...
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PAQUETTE: Let us take the time to chat
Brad Paquette, R, represents the 78th District, which covers Berrien county. I must begin by describing how thankful I ...
Opinion
PAWLOSKI: Changing momentum one good word at a time
Ric Pawloski is the executive director of the Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles. He can be reached at ...
Opinion
WILSON: The perfect gift for the perfect someone
Christmas is almost upon us, just mere days away, and I (like so many of my gender) have ...
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NELDON: Christmas stories bring people together
Last week, I shared a memory of my fourth-grade teacher spilling the beans about Santa Claus, and I ...
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LASATA: 2019: A year in review
My first year as your state senator has been an exciting, rewarding experience. We have accomplished much together ...
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CULTON: It really is the thought that counts
I love gifts. It doesn’t matter if I am the one gifting or receiving, but I love gifts. I ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Injury reminds community what Niles is about
Family. Compassion. Unity. These are the words that describe what was witnessed Friday night at Niles High School. ...
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PUCKETT: Dig a little deeper this Christmas
War or peace? Is there really a choice? We hear about peace, but mostly know war on every ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upton’s not a moderate
A recent Associated Press article labeled Fred Upton (33 years in Congress) a moderate promoting “common sense values” and ...
