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STAFF COLUMN: Congratulations, Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce
This week, Niles celebrated a century of hard work, dedication, determination and tenacity. These qualities, found in countless ...
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CULTON: Local businesses make a community
Tuesday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce’s 100th anniversary luncheon.
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LASATA: Boating safety an important part of summer fun
From our beloved Lake Michigan to the thousands of inland lakes and streams that dot the landscape throughout ...
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NOVAK: Return to Mayberry — the front porch
While driving the other day, a song by Tracy Lawrence came on the radio called “If The World ...
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KAUFMANN: Flexing our giving muscles
In my adult lifetime, I have lived in several states and taught at a different fitness facility in ...
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EDITORIAL: Dowagiac builds roots
There are few things that can give a greater sense of accomplishment than getting your hands dirty, planting ...
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EDITORIAL: Congratulations to River Valley Trail
Michiana’s River Valley Trail was the topic of much news this week throughout the region, as Wightman broke ...
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ARSENEAU: Dig in to Fort St. Joseph archaeology camps
Retired teacher and Niles resident Dee Beaumont considers herself a lifelong learner. One of her “bucket list” items ...
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NELDON: Happy Mother’s Day to our first teachers and nurses
This week, Americans celebrate three important segments of our population.
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EDITORIAL: Lots of opportunities to be entertained this month
With colorful streamers waving across the stage and Dowagiac youth tumbling through the air, audience members had a ...
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EDITORIAL: The right road to a resolution
At this week’s Niles Township meeting, Niles Township trustees and Berrien County Commissioner Jim Curran put into practice ...
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WILSON: The wizard, demi-god, and something really tall: Part 2
What has happened thus far: The wizard (rarely known as Rick) and the demi-god (sometimes known as LoDi) ...
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CULTON: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Hey, how are things going? Are you doing OK?
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LASATA: Happy Mother’s Day
This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day, and I want to dedicate my column to all moms in southwest ...
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LETTER: Get your yearly checkup done
It is May 3, and as I often do at lunch time, I have been reading the Daily ...
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EDITORIAL: The Dowagiac Area History Museum keeps history alive
Wednesday evening, Mayor Don and Joan Lyons presented “The Heddons and Their Bait” as part of the Dowagiac ...
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EDITORIAL: Help Stamp Out Hunger
This Saturday, let’s all do our part to help Stamp Out Hunger.
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PAQUETTE: Teachers make the difference
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and I want to thank all the teachers who serve our ...
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STUDEBAKER: How do librarians keep bookshelves stocked with engaging reads?
The library encourages everyone in our community to read. We strive to have something for everyone. That’s an ...
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EDITORIAL: This weekend, adopt, don’t shop
There are few things than bring more joy in life than the love of a furry friend. This ...
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SYTSMA: Your Cass County Friend of the Court: What you need to know when representing yourself at a referee hearing
If you have a case involving child support, custody, and/or parenting time, you will have a hearing before ...
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NELDON: Small fire shines light on power of community, community journalism
A lot of colleagues and friends have likely heard me say that I’ve spent my day “fighting fires” — ...
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EDITORIAL: Art connects the region
Actor Jaime Zevallos once said, “you can’t really have art without having a sense of community, as art ...
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WILSON: The Wizard, Demi-god and something really tall: Part 1
The wizard (sometimes known as Rick) and the demi-god (sometimes known as LoDi) were making their way to ...
