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MACGREGOR: Thank you for supporting local businesses
Hello, all! I hope this finds you doing well! It is nice to come out of the “Shelter ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump is dangerously incompetent
Donald Trump has been a truly disastrous president. Instead of rational leadership he has consistently substituted magical thinking, ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Voters, pay close attention to each candidates
What an awful opinion of Trump voters! It’s always foolhardy to offer a stereotyped version of a large ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Shelly Weich on Aug. 4 in the primary
Experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate. These are among the qualities that make Shelly Weich the clear choice for Berrien ...
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HAVLICEK: Vetoed tax relief for businesses, individuals
In case you missed it, Gov. Whitmer vetoed a handful of bills last week which would have provided ...
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NELDON: When small towns make big news
At this point, we have all more than likely seen Cassopolis — and more specifically, Diamond Lake — ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Dan VandenHeede for State Representative
Dan VandenHeede is running on the Democratic ticket for State Representative, 78th District. To say that Dan is ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hearing his master’s voice
Trump voters are faithful to their master. They listen to him with a cocked ear just like Nipper ...
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WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part three: Revisions, adjustments, certainties
The tour started with a cruise south, through the western half of Indiana. The first day was bookended ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We want to thank, recognize our sponsors
The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac are so pleased we were able to host the firework event this ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support emergency global funding for COVID-19 in CARES 2.0
I just want to express my support for increasing the international affairs budget. I believe that we can ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Peters is an outstanding public servant
Our elected representatives should be focused on public service. Sen. Gary Peters is a clear and strong example ...
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CULTON: Think of other people
Over the weekend, Cass County made national news after a video showing hundreds of people celebrating the Fourth ...
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KAUFMANN: Join the bicycle boom
Since March, bicycles have sold in record numbers. The stars aligned in favor of outdoor cycling when the ...
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WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part two: Waterfall to waterfall
By early afternoon of the first day of my “tour,” I had logged-in some tranquil meditation at the ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Choose carefully, wisely
“Are there no (debtor) prisons? Let them die and decrease the surplus population.” Ebenezer Scrooge in Dicken’s “A ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kevin Young for treasurer of Pokagon Township
I would like to endorse Kevin Young for the job of treasurer of Pokagon Township. Kevin has served ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hearing the siren cry
The other night I was abruptly pulled from sleep by the wail of a police siren speeding past ...
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NELDON: Traditions may change, but sentiment doesn’t have to
For as long as I can remember, the 4th of July has meant a trek to the Four ...
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MATHEWS: FOC orientation program goes virtual
Going through a custody and parenting time dispute — whether in a divorce proceeding, custody, support or paternity ...
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HAVLICEK: Michigan’s unemployment system is facing unprecedented filings
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has faced unprecedented filings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since March 15, roughly ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Advocates for education freedom, teachers back Brad Paquette for State House
The Great Lakes Education Project is a bi-partisan, nonprofit advocacy organization supporting quality choices in public education for ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Give Chokwe Pitchford a vote on Nov. 3
Chokwe Pitchford is a young man who cares deeply about the people of southwest Michigan. He has channeled ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you from our family
The family of Robert Clark would like to thank all their friends, family and neighbors for all the ...
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NELDON: Let’s give thanks to our local businesses
With months of economic challenges due to pandemic-related shutdowns behind us — and likely many more uncertain months ...
