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New book added to museum collection
In writing about the Edwardsburg authors there is a new book added to the display and one that ...
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Born to fly
I recently read that the NASA set a goal for sending a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s ...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Among Michigan women, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer ...
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Support the Niles Community Schools fund renewal
When you go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8, please remember to turn the ballot over and vote ...
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Participation in local politics needs to happen year round
No matter how much of a circus this election cycle has been, one thing is for certain: It ...
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Kincheloe PTO making a difference
“A single, ordinary person still can make a difference — and single, ordinary people are doing precisely that every ...
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Thanks for everything, Mike
I enjoy sharing these weekly stories about my friends and family. The people I know say and do some ...
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Edwardsburg authors on display at museum
The Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum has added a new semi permanent display to its collection.
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Hats off to school principals
October is National School Principals’ Month. If you know any school principals, take a little time to let ...
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Man rowing across Lake Michigan to show support for childhood cancer
We have made great strides in the fight against pediatric cancer, yet cancer remains the leading cause of ...
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Colin Kaepernick, a patriot?
The American flag is made of cloth, usually cotton but sometimes artificial fibers. Everybody knows that the 13 ...
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A whole lot to say
Sometimes, saying a lot requires very few words. Sometimes, rambling on and on says nothing at all. When ...
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Southwest Michigan families say thank you to area farmers
Michigan is home to more than 52,000 farms — more than 95 percent of which are family owned ...
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Who came up with a name like that?
PART TWO What’s happened so far: The regular members of the Circular Congregation Breakfast Club were sitting ...
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Storytime with Larry D. Wilson
PART ONE The usual members of the Circular Congregation Breakfast Club were sitting around the round oak table ...
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Have a safe, successful deer hunting experience
Hunting has always been a favorite tradition and pastime of many Southwest Michigan families, and I will continue ...
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Rain did not ruin fair fun
“Kick up your Heels” was the theme for the 2016 Berrien County Youth Fair and if you forgot ...
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Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels: An alternative to assisted living
The residents of Niles and Buchanan are all fortunate to have a non-profit, non-government funded and locally run ...
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Skronski to be honored with Sweetland Award
Dr. John Sweetland has been introduced to you in previous newspaper articles.
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Is the American media doing its job?
On Sept. 6, 2016, I scanned the Washington Post web page for interesting articles to read. I found ...
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Thoughts about autumn
As I compose this particular series of thoughts, it is a Saturday morning and I am sitting on ...
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Tele-town hall meeting hosts 1,877 participants
More than 1,800 Southwest Michigan residents were able to share with me their priorities for the future during ...
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A presidential stop in Dowagiac
Every four years, we go through a Presidential election cycle and we get tired of the negative advertising ...
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Collecting has changed over the years
Maintaining a collection can be a relaxing activity that counteracts the stress of life, while providing a purposeful ...
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Big back-to-school changes make for positive future at Niles schools
With every new school year comes the anticipation of a fresh start. Students, staff and parents alike are ...
