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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. And the stakes in the upcoming general election couldn’t be higher. Voters need to ask ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Native American imagery in schools detrimental to students, perpetuates stereotypes
Dear Editor, As a prospective candidate seeking the nomination of the Natural Law Party for Michigan Board of ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who cares about welding students these days?
Who cares about welding students these days? In short, I do. Southwestern Michigan College in Niles needs more ...
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Shelton: Looking back, facing forward
Dear friends, neighbors, and citizens of the City of Niles, As we bid farewell to 2023, I am ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Niles road conditions
If you read the 52-page MDOT US12/M51 study – December 2019 done on this project, a few things ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historic Cassopolis courthouse construction coming along
The dream of using our 1899 historic courthouse is finally coming true – hooray!! This iconic, beautiful building ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Buchanan politics, deficits, and mutiny
Buchanan is broke. The last State of Michigan F65 Municipal Finance report covers fiscal year 2021-2022 with a ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of City Manager Benjamin Eldridge
The people of Buchanan will be fighting to keep our new City Manager at the City Commission meeting ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I am a parent in the Brandywine school district, and I am appalled
I am a parent in the Brandywine school district, and I am appalled. I have learned that recently ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Brandywine Board Meets Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, Freedom is up for votes
Brandywine’s explicit content policy has a vote on Sept 25th: My opinion on why it is misguided, follows. ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Brandywine school board
I have been attending, and speaking at, the meetings of the Brandywine Board of Education. The recent letter ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Brandywine teachers, superintendent
I am writing to show my support to the Brandywine Community Schools teachers and the superintendent. After watching ...
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Fair no place for exotic animal attractions
Dear Editor, My Cass and Berrien County friends have always talked about how wonderful the Berrien County Youth ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bigotry is bad for business, and dishonesty is bad for politics
Dear editor, Rep. Brad Paquette’s letter to the Leader in support of his recent introduction of bills which ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Difference between sex and gender
Sex is determined at birth, it’s in your DNA, you can’t change that. You are male or female. ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What’s in a name?
Hello Fellow Dowagiac Chieftains, What’s in a name? A rose by any other name is still a rose ...
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LMC making a difference in our region
Dear Editor, Successful communities nurture, attract, and retain an educated workforce. Training, retraining, and education lead to higher ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 10th annual Dowagiac fireworks show a success
The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac would like to thank everyone who supported our tenth annual fireworks show ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns remain six months after Brandywine BOE leadership shuffle
Brandywine Bobcats be aware! In the short time since ‘We the Parents’ candidates-turned-board members have taken control of ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Chieftain logo
For many in the Dowagiac community, the Dowagiac Union Schools Chieftain logo is almost a part of their ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Politics and Ross Perot
Voter, does one really believe the spring-necked politicians in their enthusiasm and assertions about who the three front ...
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Congress must pay its bills, lower the national debt
Editor, Contrary to a common misconception, raising the federal debt ceiling does NOT increase government spending. What it ...
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Impressive Buchanan voter turnout
Congratulations to the Bertrand, Buchanan, Galien, Niles 1, Niles 5, Oronoko and Weesaw townships and Buchanan City voters ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ to improve Buchanan schools
The Buchanan Community Schools bond proposal has given me an opportunity to dive into a matter of great ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thoughts on Buchanan Schools’ May 2 millage
The following are my reasons for voting “NO” on the proposed $34.7 million school millage on the May ...
