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NELDON: What is on the ‘Horizon’ for southwest Michigan?
Many times in the last three years, I have used this space to talk about the momentum building ...
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LASATA: Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program hit hard by governor’s games
During the last decade, Michigan was losing more people to other states than it was attracting new people ...
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CULTON: You should take a vacation
Just recently, I planned my final vacation for the year, a three-day trip to visit a friend on ...
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KAUFMANN: The mission of the Veggie Van
Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Southwest Michigan. The colorful harvest season is here! ...
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LASATA: Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids
Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids is off to a great start. With the generous support of our area’s ...
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CULTON: Fall fun to be had at Under the Harvest Moon
It’s nearing the middle of October, which means falling leavings, dates to go apple picking, evenings sitting on ...
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SMITH: What does child support pay for?
Fern Smith is the Interstate & Parenting Time Specialist with the Cass County Friend of the Court. Child support ...
Opinion
NELDON: Anniversary issue goes on a trip down memory lane
If the latest cover of Michiana Life is giving our loyal readers a sense of déjà vu, don’t ...
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LASATA: National Fire Prevention Week
Oct. 6 to 12 is National Fire Prevention Week. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Not Every ...
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CULTON: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Count to 60. In that time, 20 people nationwide were abused by an intimate partner in the U.S., ...
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PAQUETTE: Agriculture — it matters
Brad Paquette, R, represents the 78th District, which covers Berrien county. Over the last few weeks, I have had ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get to know Jon Hoadley
It’s time that everyone got to know Jon Hoadley. He’s running to be our next Congressman in Michigan’s ...
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WILSON: The right woman for Big John
Big John Hudson burst through the front door of Sarah’s Diner and tossed his ball cap down on ...
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NELDON: Apple Festival means fall in southwest Michigan
Any day now, the street where I grew up will look just like a picture puzzle — row ...
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CULTON: Autumn is finally upon us
On Monday, my calendar motif changed from a smiling sun donning a set of shades to a gathered ...
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LASATA: Stay vigilant to avoid getting scammed
Scams are on the rise and those who are seeking to defraud people are particularly targeting the elderly ...
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APPLEGATE: New school year, new developments underway at Niles Community Schools
At Niles Community Schools, we’re continuing to keep the back to school enthusiasm alive, with many exciting happenings ...
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PUCKETT: Know your enemies
We know we have enemies — those who do not wish us well. We are never sure where ...
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NELDON: What is the cost of government transparency?
In 2014 and 2015, Michigan legislators attempted to pass bills that would ultimately pull public notices out of ...
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WILSON: Malcolm and the philosopher
Malcolm James Thornwhistle (of the Downhampton Thornwhistles) was a world-renowned adventurer and cookbook author specializing in deep-fried sushi. ...
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LASATA: An update on the state’s budget
As lawmakers, we owe it to Michiganders, local governments and schools to provide them with a budget that ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to our taxpayers
I would like to thank all of the taxpayers who have contacted trustees personally and/or attended SMC’s September Board ...
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CULTON: New business is good business
Tuesday inside the Leader Publications newsroom, Niles reporter Beau Brockett and I tried to create a list of ...
Columns
NOVAK: Football approaching midway point
It is hard to believe that the high school football season has already hit the three-quarter mark of ...
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PAQUETTE: Remembering at the Capitol
Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives played host to first responders as we remembered the 18th anniversary ...
