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Cains: Gullibility, social media and the Martian Invasion of 1938

To this day, I remember an older sister convincing me that people lived inside the moon. Of course, ...

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TURNOCK: Anxiety is more common than you think

Anxiety is something many people experience at different levels and at various times in their lives. It often ...

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CAINS: The $423 phone call

Heated debate and fierce emotions are often present when engaging in conversation regarding the business of our nation’s ...

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Turnock: The holidays are over, now what?

We’ve had our holiday season come and go, much like yesterday’s meatloaf. It feels like every year, we’re ...

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Cains: The “X”mas Files

As we approach, linger and eventually wave goodbye to the holiday season each year, most of us have ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fred Upton out of step with Cass County values

It’s a betrayal of trust when those we elect fail to champion our core values. Jerry Duck, who ...

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Harden: Scott Novak, a local hero

To say Scott Novak was an inspiration to me would be an understatement. Over the course of five ...

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Eby: Scott Novak, my other better half

In my mind, my relationship with Scott Novak spanned 60 years. One of the Paul Bunyan-like tall tales ...

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Cains: Scott Novak remembered for community impact

With the passing of our longtime columnist and sports editor, Scott Novak, there is an emptiness in locker ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The election of 2024

It was a honor to represent the citizens of southwestern Michigan for 16 years as their State  Representative. ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Trump

In support of Trump When you vote for someone, you’re not entering a relationship with them. Their personality ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to vote for those who honor our veterans

Editor, Our nation’s veterans have served and protected us. It is our responsibility to elect a President who ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cass County Democrats celebrate courthouse renovation

Cass County Commissioners, elected officials and employees can be rightly proud at the completion of the County Courthouse ...

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Cains: The Most Important Election Ever

The first time I voted in a national election was in 1984. I was 18 years old and ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Democrat

You know better. If we want to keep Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Obamacare, public schools, unions, marry we ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Voting for Harris a step in the right direction for indigenous communities

As a Native American, I must emphasize the critical importance of protecting our sovereignty, rights, and well-being. Voting ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dowagiac Connected thanks community

Despite the ongoing drizzle, the 11th annual Dowagiac fireworks show was a success. The rain did not stop ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Tyler, Weich for Berrien County

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, I’ve worked for everything from bond issues to get-out-the-vote to local/state/national candidates ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Re-elect Jones, Elliott for Cass, Berrien Commissions

In the unique position to know personally the Chairs of both the Cass and Berrien County Commissions, I ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Weich for County Treasurer

Dear Editor, Qualifications, experience, and results matter when we consider the person who will be holding the important ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: George McManus a must for Drain Office

George is an absolute must and the perfect person to lead the County Drain  Office. George is an ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Sharon Tyler for County Commissioner

Editor, I have known Sharon Tyler and even worked for her at one time. I knew her to ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Shelly Weich for Berrien County Treasurer

Dear Editor,  This letter is in strong support of Berrien County Treasurer Shelly Weich in her bid for ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dowagiac’s focus not on non-downtown areas

Dear residents of the City of Dowagiac, I know if you’ve driven around the city, you have seen ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Infrastructure important to Buchanan community

Patting infrastructure on a “not important” list has consequences for a community. For example, your May 18 article ...

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