Opinion
LASATA: Online instruction should be counted during times of crisis
On March 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all schools in Michigan to be closed in response to the ...
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APPLEGATE: Community appreciation during the coronavirus shutdown
With the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causing the governor to close schools and restrict gathering at ...
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TARRANT: Sunshine is important now more than ever
“Sunshine is the best disinfectant,” so stated Justice Louis Brandeis. The Michigan Press Association feels strongly that transparency ...
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KUBATZKE: Don’t underestimate the education from community colleges
Community colleges have been around for almost 120 years, yet we’re still a little misunderstood. Our story began ...
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ARSENEAU: The suffrage movement in Michigan
March is Women’s History Month and 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of one of the most important milestones ...
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LYONS: Let us show our appreciation to those who serve for our country
Few people know that the National Guard is the oldest branch of the military service in America — ...
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WILSON: A metaphysical task: Part two
Previously: At the far side of the universe, in the crease of a small cosmic wrinkle, a cradle ...
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LASATA: Cracking down on prices in times of emergency
We are living in extraordinary times — unprecedented times, in fact. As we enter this new normal in ...
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ANDERSON: Find yourself behind on property taxes?
HOPE ANDERSON is the Cass County Treasurer. She can be reached at (269) 445-4468 to get more information ...
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WILSON: A metaphysical task: Part one
At the far end of the universe, at a point in the space/time continuum where everything tiptoes along ...
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LASATA: Healthy habits help: Do your part to help prevent spread of illness
The COVID-19 virus, commonly called coronavirus, has swept the world, both in terms of infections and news coverage. ...
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KAUFMANN: Keep the bad germs at bay
Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Greater Michiana. Viruses have been making their ...
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MATHEWS: FOC offers parenting time services
Sarah Mathews is the deputy Friend of the Court for Cass County. Each year, Parenting Awareness Month is ...
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WILSON: Arnold’s take on the 2020 election
Note: This piece ran four years ago. The dates and timeline (2016 vs. 2020) have been updated, but ...
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PAWLOSKI: Let’s give a little respect to one another
Ric Pawloski is the executive director of the Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles. He can be reached ...
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MACGREGOR: Give volunteering a try
Kim MacGregor is the president of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at kim.macgregor@edwardjones.com. ...
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PUCKETT: Life is more fragile than we think
We all know things happen, but most of the time, it is to somebody else somewhere else. When ...
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FLAGEL: Drive-By Truckers’ newest album keeps rock and roll alive
Rock and roll is alive and well with the latest album from Drive-By Truckers “The Unraveling.” While they’ve ...
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DYES: Destination Cass County: Part two
Skip Dyes is a Cass County commissioner. He serves district three. Last week, we talked about my grandfather, ...
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LASATA: 2020 #SWMISpirit tournament nears tipoff
With March comes the longer, sunnier and warmer days of spring and the return of the beloved Southwest ...
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APPLEGATE: Berrien County advocates for pre-Labor Day school start
Berrien County has applied for a waiver that could allow local school districts to start before Labor Day ...
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PAQUETTE: If you have done someone wrong, try to make it right
Brad Paquette, R, represents the 78th District, which covers Berrien county. At Niles New Tech, we often focused ...
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MEISER: What do you know about townships?
There are 15 townships in Cass County: Calvin, Howard, Jefferson, LaGrange, Marcellus, Mason, Milton, Newberg, Ontwa, Penn, Pokagon, ...
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WILSON: Big John may never understand women
Big John Hudson burst through the front door of Sarah’s Diner, threw his ball cap down on the ...
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DYES: Destination Cass County: Part one
Skip Dyes is a Cass County commissioner. He serves district three. Destination Cass County is the story of ...
