Opinion
NELDON: Don’t sweep the facts under the rug
Monday evening, thousands of people learned a lesson from a household broom: Don’t believe everything you read on ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump’s acquittal is an orchestrated process
Republican senators’ acquittal of Donald Trump was the culmination of an orchestrated process to ensure a quick ending ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recreational fishing industry continues to grow
Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed the first update to Michigan’s commercial fishing statutes in more ...
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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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NELDON: New feature shows us our region’s progress
If you take a walk through any southwest Michigan downtown, you can typically find traces of history. These ...
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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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CULTON: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your furry friend
Valentine’s Day can be rough for many. Romantic love can be fickle, and seeing it all around in ...
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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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does history repeat itself?
In the 1920s and ‘30s, it was the Nazi party and Adolph Hitler that overthrew the existing German ...
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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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CULTON: Ice Time is sure to bring the fun
This weekend, things in downtown Dowagiac are set to get a little icy. Saturday, the Greater Dowagiac Chamber ...
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NOVAK: Suffering unimaginable loss hits close to home
Sunday morning held such promise for me. Despite being a bit under the weather, I was looking forward ...
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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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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The unfairness of insurance
I use Advair Diskus twice daily for my asthma. I recently purchased a three-month supply, for which I ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Niles and Dowagiac
I am writing to thank Niles and Dowagiac residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remember primary elections
People of our area are reminded that the Michigan Presidential primary will be held on March 10, 2020. ...
