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More help for our veterans
As the nation celebrates its service men and women during this week of Veterans Day, the American Red ...
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Some fine words about Veterans Day
On Wednesday, we celebrate the courageous men and women who have served our country in the highest form ...
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Why we dedicate a day to thanking veterans
Veterans Day is a time to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our ...
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Newspapers still necessary, relevant
“Saying ‘I don’t need newspapers; I get my news from the Internet’ is the same as saying, ‘I ...
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Communities dedicated to children, future of schools
Tuesday night, the majority of Dowagiac voters who showed up to the polls voted in favor of improving ...
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The little things that count
It is a dilemma that many families across the country face following a fun night of trick or ...
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Brandywine teachers deserve raise
It is a shame that in this country people are not paid based on the importance of their ...
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Why you should vote Tuesday
Tomorrow, Dowagiac residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on two key issues. One, as outlined ...
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Show us your costumes!
It’s the time of year when everyone gets a chance to walk around in another person’s (or critter’s) ...
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Signs don’t vote, people do
When it comes to political issues, everybody seems to have an opinion. Undoubtedly, you’ve heard people talking about ...
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Vote ‘Yes, Yes’ Tuesday to invest in our children — and our community
In 2001, voters living in the Dowagiac school district were asked to invest in the future of their ...
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Join the teal pumpkin project
All children love candy, right? While it is easy to assume this is true — and it probably ...
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Customers, businesses make great team in fight against breast cancer
While the month of October is traditionally associated with the rusty red of falling leaves or the mellow ...
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Keeping kids safe during Halloween
With only a week away from the big night of tricks and treats, families across the area ...
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Community helps Fernwood back on track
Southwest Michigan lost a treasured asset Wednesday when a fire essentially destroyed the railway garden at Fernwood, but ...
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Time to get a flu shot
Most people would agree that getting a flu vaccine is a good idea. It is especially beneficial — ...
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Lawsuit proves city is dedicated to taxpayers
Earlier this week, news broke about a lawsuit the city of Dowagiac has filed against Ken Allen, the ...
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Study highlights risks of staying ‘connected’ while driving
Teenagers today love their phones.
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Enthusiasm for bridge work shows great dedication to city
When local residents found out about the Main Street Bridge demolition and reconstruction two years ago, there were ...
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Supporting our local history
The photos and artifacts that help tell the history (thus far) of the Grand Old City will be ...
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Fight or flight
The fight or flight response, for those who do not know, refers to a physiological reaction that occurs ...
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Support student theater
This weekend, students at Southwestern Michigan College will take the stage to perform the dramatic thriller, “Wait Until ...
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Cooking safety made simple
Niles Fire Chief Larry Lamb rarely misses an opportunity to educate the public about fire safety — especially ...
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School spirit in the air again
Last Friday, two area schools celebrated one of the many time honored traditions observed in high schools across ...
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Marching band festival a great effort by all
Thursday night, 10 schools from all over southwest Michigan took the Niles High School football field to show ...
