Editorials
Stream monitoring a dirty but crucial job
This weekend, Cass County volunteers will have an opportunity to get wet and muddy while they get hands-on ...
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Anniversary of officer’s death a good time to reflect on heroes
In yesterday’s paper, Trooper Rob Herbstreith dedicated his weekly space to honoring an officer who was shot in ...
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Smoke detectors save lives
Half of all house fire deaths result from fires reported when most people are asleep, according to the ...
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Dirty Bird an invaluable event for southwest Michigan residents
Despite cool temperatures and rainy weather Saturday, more than 150 people came from all over southwest Michigan to ...
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Pro or con, school district needs to hear your voice
Last Wednesday, the Dowagiac Union Schools administration held the latest public information session about the upcoming $37 million ...
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Apple Festival draws community together, no matter the weather
If you attended the Four Flags Area Apple Festival this weekend, it is likely you were wearing a ...
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Investments in STEM were wise choices for institutions
While not the most exciting courses for many students, lessons in math and science are critical pillars of ...
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Plenty of opportunities to celebrate harvest, fall season
Although much of the Michiana community seems to come to life during the summer with thousands traveling to ...
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Local students, parents benefit from free breakfast programs
While it may be a cliché that kids wanting to sleep in those extra 10 minutes may roll ...
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Project to restore county courthouse needs to involve more than just commissioners
The rooftop of one of Cassopolis’ oldest structures came alive with activity this week. Construction began on the ...
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Baseball great was a quote machine
Every once in a while we use our editorial space to publish famous quotes or words of wisdom ...
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New brewery offers great asset to Niles-Buchanan region
The craft brew industry has grown tremendously throughout the last two decades, and with it, so has the ...
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Food drive a great way for youth to discover joys of giving
It’s not a very difficult task to find a Dowagiac kid in orange. Heck, all you needed to ...
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Apple Festival pageant a great opportunity for young women
For the six young ladies who earned crowns Saturday night, it is clear that the Apple Festival pageant ...
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Congratulations to Timbers for five years of caring service
In the summer of 2007, the greater Dowagiac community suffered a collective shock when news broke that the ...
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Toefco expansion great for Niles community
The Niles City Council revealed some very positive news last week with the announcement of an expansion of ...
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Help is out there for those facing addiction
U.S. President Jimmy Carter said, “The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest ...
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Parks offer great way to stay off technology and get outdoors
The more technology advances, the more reliant society becomes on it.
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Patience will pay off in Main Street Bridge project
Since construction began on the Main Street Bridge almost a year ago, there is one lesson Niles residents ...
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Prescription take-back drives a step in the right direction
Week after week, we report on incidents relating to a common topic that is no new problem, though ...
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Dance provides alternative creative outlet for children
Last Wednesday, the newest resident of Dowagiac’s historic downtown was officially welcomed to Front Street. While new to ...
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Did the world really change?
Over the next few days we will be bombarded with the message that, 14 years ago, our world ...
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Replacement of county phone system needs to be priority
Last week, the Cass County Board of Commissioners received some unpleasant news from county Information Systems Director Kerry ...
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There’s more to the Niles Scream Park than just scares
The Niles Scream Park is best known for its ability to scare the pants off of visitors year ...
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Pokagon Band Pow Wow a great representation of culture, community pride
Last weekend, the Pokagon Band celebrated its 30th annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow, and while the event was hosted ...
