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LASATA: Rare Disease Day an opportunity to spread awareness
Most families have been affected in some way by disease — conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer ...
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ODENWALD: What’s great about Michigan community colleges
Dr. Joe Odenwald is the president of Southwestern Michigan College. America’s higher education landscape is complicated. There are ...
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HUNSBERGER: Libraries get to tell our story
Children love Storytime. Adventures with “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “The Berenstain Bears,” and “Fancy Nancy” are a ...
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WILSON: Conventional wisdom and common sense
“I need some unconventional wisdom!” Big John Hudson clamored, as he lurched through the front door of the ...
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LASATA: Governor’s budget plan ignores local roads
Last week, the governor’s budget director addressed a joint hearing of the Senate and House appropriations committees to ...
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KAUFMANN: When hearts are trump
Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Greater Michiana. February is American Heart Month, ...
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VANDENHEEDE: Let’s talk about pot
Dan Vandenheede is a Niles city council member, he can be contacted by email, djvandenheede@gmail.com or by phone, ...
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PUCKETT: If you aren’t sure, it doesn’t hurt to try
We all make many decisions every day. We desire to make good choices, but many times, we discover ...
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MCKEE: Friend of the court provides assistance in getting back in the workforce
April McKee is the deputy Friend of the Court enforcement caseworker. According to the Department of Agriculture, the ...
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MACGREGOR: The Dowagiac chamber is here for you
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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LASATA: February is Heart Month
An ounce of prevention, as the saying goes, is worth a pound of cure. As we observe American ...
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PAQUETTE: Paying off the debt of our future
Brad Paquette, R, represents the 78th District, which covers Berrien county. The governor just gave her State of ...
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FLAGEL: Music lifts my spirits in dreary weather
Justin Flagel is the creator of writings, podcasts and more at Red Chuck Productions. He serves in various ...
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PAWLOSKI: We all count, every one of us counts
Ric Pawloski is the executive director of the Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles. He can be reached ...
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COLUMN: Sometimes goodbye brings opportunities
Growing up, whenever my family visited Dowagiac for the Christmas parade, doctor’s appointments or other events, we all ...
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GUEST COLUMN: The current plague of our time
As I write this, I ain’t feelin’ so hot. Actually, I am kinda hot… running a slight fever ...
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LASATA: Appealing property tax assessment may bring savings
Among the many costs of owning real estate are property taxes. These taxes, which are generally assessed in ...
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APPLEGATE: Safe ways to share the road with school buses
Niles Community Schools is committed to student safety in every sense of the phrase. With winter weather causing ...
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With a new year comes new NDL offerings
The holidays have come and gone and a new year is upon us. People all over Niles are ...
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WILSON: Traveling to the far side: Part four
A trio of travelers (a wizard, a demigod, and an oracle) made their way through the depths of an ...
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LASATA: Community colleges an effective, affordable option
For many, it is common to attend a four-year college or university after high school to obtain a ...
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PUCKETT: Happy New Year! Happy New Decade!
Even though most things remain the same, the occasion of the new year can add some momentum — ...
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VANDENHEEDE: What does quality of life mean to you?
Dan Vandenheede is a Niles city council member, he can be contacted by email, djvandenheede@gmail.com or by phone, ...
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WILSON: Traveling to the far side: Part three
Ran the wizard and LoDi the demigod were making their way to the tiny hamlet of Garylarson, located ...
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LASATA: Be aware of carbon monoxide
With winter comes the increased possibility of carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning. This occurs primarily when a fossil-fuel-burning ...
