Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump’s acquittal is an orchestrated process
Republican senators’ acquittal of Donald Trump was the culmination of an orchestrated process to ensure a quick ending ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recreational fishing industry continues to grow
Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed the first update to Michigan’s commercial fishing statutes in more ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does history repeat itself?
In the 1920s and ‘30s, it was the Nazi party and Adolph Hitler that overthrew the existing German ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The unfairness of insurance
I use Advair Diskus twice daily for my asthma. I recently purchased a three-month supply, for which I ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Niles and Dowagiac
I am writing to thank Niles and Dowagiac residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remember primary elections
People of our area are reminded that the Michigan Presidential primary will be held on March 10, 2020. ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Our democracy is in danger
The book “How Democracies Die” points out that political norms, which help hold all democracies together, are being ...
Education
STARFISH STORY: Tristan Preston, Sister Lakes Elementary PTO president
Mrs. Tristan Preston is president of the Sister Lakes Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Sister Lakes Elementary wants to ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We just keep spinning
You and I were shocked by the news that U.S. drones killed Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. We ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take time to educate yourself on voting laws
People of our area are reminded that the Michigan Presidential primary will be held on March 10, 2020. ...
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.” ...
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. ...
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 ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question of intent
The basic tenets of the Christian religion and many of the other major religions of the world are ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make your voices heard
I have an admission to make. I drove 1,000 miles (round trip) to our cabin in deepest, darkest ...
Newsletter Opinion
Letters to Santa — Dec. 3
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Collin Wylie. I’m 4 years old and I’m in preschool. I live ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why did Gov. Whitmer use her veto authority and shift 2020 budget funds?
Why did Gov. Whitmer use her veto authority and shift 2020 budget funds? During this past summer, the ...
Opinion
STARFISH STORY: Ross Tidey embodies Chieftain spirit
This year my Starfish recognition goes to someone who has more than become a part of the Dowagiac ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for helping the Young Professionals
The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac would like to thank all those who made the fourth annual Mommy ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, officer, for saving my dog
I would like to publically thank Dowagiac Police officer Bryan Brinkman for saving my 15-year-old dog. After 10 p.m. ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get to know Jon Hoadley
It’s time that everyone got to know Jon Hoadley. He’s running to be our next Congressman in Michigan’s ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to our taxpayers
I would like to thank all of the taxpayers who have contacted trustees personally and/or attended SMC’s September Board ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: What Proposal 3 means for Michiganders for the 2020 elections
Michigan was a national leader for voting rights in the ‘70s and ‘80s. But since then, our voting ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Tariffs are not the answer
Trump has shifted U.S. policy from negotiating global trade deals with an alliance of countries to using Tariff ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER: Forever grateful for the participation
The Kazlauskas family would like to thank everyone who participated in Ed’s fourth annual “Cruise for a Cause” ...
