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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Monkeypox Awareness in Van Buren and Cass Counties
CASS COUNTY — Throughout the summer a new topic of conversation has emerged bringing about many questions and ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Officer Lewis a great example of good police
I want to give Officer Thorn Lewis of the Dowagiac Police Department a heartfelt thank you!
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Insurrectionists are running for office
If we’ve learned anything from the January 6th hearings so far, it’s that Trump and his allies will ...
Newsletter Opinion
Column: First light
I was not a very good grade school student, per se. My baseball skills, airplane and rocket building ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Governor Whitmer is a champion for Michiganders
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been an inspiring and effective leader during a very challenging time. In her first ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Maintaining high-quality EMS service requires investment
Nearly every person in this community will need to rely on emergency medical services (EMS) to help someone ...
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Embracing the ‘heartbeat’ of our community
People often talk about the “pulse” of the nation or the “heartbeat” of a community, and it’s an ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Little H.O.P.E. for the Future
There are many things currently happening that can leave one’s head spinning. So, when it seems things are ...
Newsletter Opinion
Column: Celebrating the achievements of our school community
With the end of the 2021-22 school year nearly upon us, I would like to encourage our entire ...
Opinion
James R. Craig Jr.
Jan. 30, 1971-April 20, 2022 James Robert Craig Jr., age 51, of Cassopolis, died Wednesday, April 20, ...
Opinion
LETTER: We need competent leadership in the White House
Under Joe Biden’s presidency: 1) Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants are pouring over our southern border each ...
Opinion
COLUMN: Promoting acceptance, understanding during Autism Awareness Month
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions that affect an individual’s ability to interact ...
Opinion
COLUMN: Coming back to life
There is a fresh feeling in the air. At my feet, the bulbs that had lain sleeping in ...
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COLUMN: Reducing road repair costs for local communities
Repairing Michigan’s roads has been a focal point of efforts to upgrade the state’s infrastructure and local roads ...
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COLUMN: Extracurriculars promote student achievement, growth and pride
At Niles Community Schools, we focus on the well-being and growth of the whole child. While academics remain ...
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COLUMN: Enrollment figures have teams on the move
In my three-plus decades of covering high school sports in southwest Michigan, I do not believe I have ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER: Berrien County’s share of cannabis tax revenue is disproportionate to level of support
I’m writing as a Berrien County taxpayer, and more specifically, as a City of Buchanan resident. In November ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER: Student production shines light on issue students face
When I received the copy of the March 19th Dowagiac Daily News, the first article I read was ...
Opinion
LETTER: Commissioners need to work harder to create reasonable contract
“Back the Blue,” but talk is cheap at the Cass County Commission. It isn’t Nancy Pelosi or A.O.C. ...
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COLUMN: Free informational publications available for southwest Michigan students
Part of the free services my office provides residents of the 21st Senate District is offering a host ...
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CULTON: Goodnight, and good luck
I’ve always kind of hated putting my own words to the page. That might sound silly considering I ...
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LASATA: Be a heart-health role model
Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than 600,000 Americans. Heart disease affects all ages, genders, ...
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MATHEWS: Cass County Friend of the Court shares advice for co-parenting
Does the cold weather have you planning for a spring trip to a warmer location already? If you ...
Opinion
KAUFMANN: Secrets of a weight loss champion
For many of us, January is dominated by our weight loss resolutions. We may start off strong by ...
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APPLEGATE: Changes in NHS leadership bring opportunities for reflection, excitement for the future
The past two years have proven how important our educators are when it comes to the academic, emotional ...
