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Cains: Opinion is not news
If there is one thing I have learned over the past two years in my role as publisher ...
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Education
APPLEGATE: Providing a comprehensive and accessible learning environment for all students
Schools are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all students to learn and succeed, and educators are ...
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Vote ‘yes’ May 7 for Bobcats
On May 7, residents in the Brandywine Community School district will be asked to vote on a 0-mil ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Michael Majerek for county commissioner
My name is Michael J. Majerek, I am running again, In the beautiful city of Niles, on the ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for Brandywine May 7
In the early nineteen-sixties, a group of ordinary people accomplished something extraordinary. They merged a group of country ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ May 7 for Brandywine Community Schools
Surveys and meetings took place to help prioritize the bond improvement projects. How anyone in this district can ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Dear Editor, Saturday, May 11th marks the 30th Anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – ...
Business
Empowering Growth: Niles economic grants catalyst for local prosperity
By Ryan Boeskool Executive Director, Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce In a time when economic development is the ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. And the stakes in the upcoming general election couldn’t be higher. Voters need to ask ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Native American imagery in schools detrimental to students, perpetuates stereotypes
Dear Editor, As a prospective candidate seeking the nomination of the Natural Law Party for Michigan Board of ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who cares about welding students these days?
Who cares about welding students these days? In short, I do. Southwestern Michigan College in Niles needs more ...
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Boeskool: Savoring the flavor – Niles Restaurant Week unveils a culinary extravaganza
By Ryan Boeskool Niles is quickly gaining a reputation for food enthusiasts seeking a diverse and delectable culinary ...
Newsletter Opinion
COLUMN: We should approach the use of cannabis with caution
By Dr. James L. Wierman, D.O. With the legalization of marijuana in Michigan, in Cass County – along ...
News
Lynch: 2024 and the cannabis industry
Season’s greetings and Happy New Year! As I write this, Niles recently finished one of its coldest winter ...
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Tobias: Let’s hope Michigan does better to reduce alcohol problems in 2024
By Mike Tobias, Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems Michigan is the best state in the country and we ...
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Shelton: Looking back, facing forward
Dear friends, neighbors, and citizens of the City of Niles, As we bid farewell to 2023, I am ...
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Guest column: An interview with an American rabbi
By Brenda Beadenkopf Guest Columnist, Niles resident I recently sought to find the background and history of the ...
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Boeskool: Unleashing Potential – EmergeSkilled and the future of work
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, the demand for skilled workers is at an all-time high. ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Niles road conditions
If you read the 52-page MDOT US12/M51 study – December 2019 done on this project, a few things ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historic Cassopolis courthouse construction coming along
The dream of using our 1899 historic courthouse is finally coming true – hooray!! This iconic, beautiful building ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Buchanan politics, deficits, and mutiny
Buchanan is broke. The last State of Michigan F65 Municipal Finance report covers fiscal year 2021-2022 with a ...
Community News
Buchanan mayor issues letter to community
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison has issued an open letter to the community addressing issues following his ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of City Manager Benjamin Eldridge
The people of Buchanan will be fighting to keep our new City Manager at the City Commission meeting ...
Opinion
Charles L. Sampson II, 51, of Cassopolis
Charles L. Sampson II, 51, of Cassopolis, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Arrangements are being made by Wagner ...
Education
Applegate: The academic value of a positive parent-school connection
For the majority of the year, students spend each weekday dividing their daytime between home with their loving ...
