Opinion
LTE: Vienna Boys Choir lived up to esteemed reputation
The Dogwood Fine Arts Festival was honored to be able to bring the Vienna Boys Choir to Dowagiac. ...
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GUEST COLUMN: Time for government transparency laws to pass
Cautious optimism is circulating among legislators, government transparency advocates and journalists this month as the Michigan House, for ...
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OUR VIEW: Post-season athletics show community spirit
It’s the time of year when all of the fair-weather fans come out of their hiding spots, don ...
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EDITORIAL: March Reading Month is worth celebrating
March is National Reading Month, and like other ongoing seasons of discipline, Reading Month reminds us not only ...
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NELDON: When it comes to paying for content, news should priority
When I started watching Netflix six or seven years ago, I was in college on a very limited ...
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WILSON: Arnold Tobin’s new brand of politics – Part 2
Last week, this reporter drew the short straw and was granted an exclusive interview with perpetual political candidate, ...
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CULTON: Let’s get ready to shake off those winter blues
There are seven days to go until the first day of spring — not that I’m counting.
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LASATA: Gas tax hike?
Last week Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her budget recommendation for the next fiscal year. As you have no ...
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KAUFMANN: Better food for thought
March is National Nutrition Month: a time to make healthier choices about what we choose to chew and ...
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WILSON: Arnold Tobin’s new brand of politics
This reporter was granted an exclusive interview with perpetual political candidate, Arnold Tobin. As you may recall, during ...
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LETTER: Exorbitant cost of prescription drugs must be reduced
The average cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. is double that of other developed countries. As a ...
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NELDON: Celebrating female trailblazers from southwest Michigan
This month, America celebrates girl power.
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CULTON: Why you should pay for your news
When I plan out my budget each month, I make sure to set aside enough money for the ...
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LASATA: March is national reading month
March is Reading Month. It is a time we set aside each year to highlight the importance of ...
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APPLEGATE: Teachers, staff at the Heart of Niles Community Schools
At Niles Community Schools, the success of our students wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated and hardworking faculty. ...
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PAQUETTE: An update from the Capitol
It is great to touch base with you again and provide you with a quick update about how ...
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WILSON: Cruising with Jimmy
“I hate these round-a-bouts,” hissed Jimmy, as he navigated one of the new traffic circles that had popped up ...
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NELDON: Celebrating all things ‘Made in Michiana’
Chances are, somewhere on your commute through Michiana, there is a building you pass by regularly and wonder, ...
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NOVAK: Return to Mayberry — picnics
There is still more than a month to go before we get rid of winter, but that does ...
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LASATA: March is Women’s History Month
Women have played significant roles throughout Michigan’s history. They have raised generations of children as mothers, served our ...
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NOVAK: Busy, but exciting time of year
The busiest two weeks of my entire year kicked off Monday night in Dowagiac at the Division 2 ...
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PUCKETT: Love needs to look like something
Valentine’s Day is when many tokens are passed around. There are ooh’s, aah’s and temporary feelings of warmth ...
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LETTER: Thanks for granting our wish for a fun filled dance
The fifth annual Snow Ball Daddy Daughter Dance “Wish Granted” featured princess Jasmine. With almost 400 people in ...
