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NELDON: Recognizing more local business than ever
When voting started last month for our annual Best of the Best contest, Leader Publications encouraged voters to ...
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WILSON: Riding the rails: Part two
“All along the southbound odyssey, the train pulled out of Kankakee and rolls along past houses, farms and ...
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With the Cass County Fair, tradition continues
Starting this weekend, the Cass County Fairgrounds in Cassopolis will come alive with the sounds of livestock, the ...
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Why don’t we have toll roads in Michigan?
In the ongoing debate over whether and how to develop a long-term plan for Michigan’s roads, a common ...
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APPLEGATE: Niles Education Foundation to host seventh annual Legendary Evening
The people of Niles form the basis of our great community, serve as role models to our students ...
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STUDEBAKER: We cater to you
Nancy Studebaker is the executive director at the Niles District Library. She can be reached by email at director@nileslibrary.net. ...
Opinion
TYREE: Apollo 11 golden anniversary: Something for everyone
I feared that the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing might get eclipsed by other celebrations (the ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time for Rep. Upton to leave Washington
Fred Upton, our Congressional representative for Michigan’s 6th District, has been in Congress for 32 years. Several days ...
Opinion
LETTER: Thanks to Spruce Ridge
The Dowagiac class of ‘89 had a great time golfing at Spruce Ridge. The owners were easy to ...
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WILSON: Travel by riding the rails
Have you ever ridden the rails? I am not talking about urban/suburban commuter mass transit rail travel such ...
Opinion
Heroes come in all shapes, sizes
Thanks to pop culture, when we hear the word “hero,” images of brawny men in spandex often come ...
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Turn out for Summer in the City
Though the heat may be creeping in the high 90s this weekend and staying inside in the air ...
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LA SATA: Farming is a force in southwest Michigan
The limited legislative session schedule in the summer affords me a great opportunity to spend more time in ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for supporting Dowagiac fireworks
Thank you to everyone who contributed to make the sixth annual Dowagiac firework show organized by the Young ...
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PAQUETTE: Engaged citizens make the difference
Let me begin by thanking everyone who attended my town hall on roads. It was encouraging to see ...
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PAWLOSKI: Second chances change lives
There are things in life that can never be anything but firsts: the day you were born, your ...
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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 ...
Columns
WATSON: History center teams up with Fort St. Joseph project
Last summer the Niles History Center offered walking tours of the city’s historic downtown, highlighting several iconic local ...
Opinion
DOELLINGER: Who is the greatest of all time?
Muhammed Ali used to boast that he was “the greatest of all time.”
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NELDON: Free press is not free to produce
We live in a generation that is more connected than ever. Access to information comes as easily as ...
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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 ...
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CULTON: Celebrate National Kitten Day by adopting a furry friend
I’ve well documented my love of weird, random holidays, and today might just be my favorite one of ...
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LASATA: A more connected future
Michigan is known to many for many things, but perhaps the two most well-known aspects of our state ...
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KAUFMANN: Stand tall for better health
The human body is designed to stand up straight. When we stand (and sit) up tall, we breathe ...
