Editorials
Many thanks to Fort St. Joseph Open House volunteers, organizers
Touring the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House last weekend was like taking a trip back in time. ...
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Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Monkeypox Awareness in Van Buren and Cass Counties
CASS COUNTY — Throughout the summer a new topic of conversation has emerged bringing about many questions and ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Officer Lewis a great example of good police
I want to give Officer Thorn Lewis of the Dowagiac Police Department a heartfelt thank you!
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Insurrectionists are running for office
If we’ve learned anything from the January 6th hearings so far, it’s that Trump and his allies will ...
Columns
Column: First light
I was not a very good grade school student, per se. My baseball skills, airplane and rocket building ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Governor Whitmer is a champion for Michiganders
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been an inspiring and effective leader during a very challenging time. In her first ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Maintaining high-quality EMS service requires investment
Nearly every person in this community will need to rely on emergency medical services (EMS) to help someone ...
Columns
Embracing the ‘heartbeat’ of our community
People often talk about the “pulse” of the nation or the “heartbeat” of a community, and it’s an ...
Columns
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Little H.O.P.E. for the Future
There are many things currently happening that can leave one’s head spinning. So, when it seems things are ...
Columns
Column: Celebrating the achievements of our school community
With the end of the 2021-22 school year nearly upon us, I would like to encourage our entire ...
obituary
James R. Craig Jr.
Jan. 30, 1971-April 20, 2022 James Robert Craig Jr., age 51, of Cassopolis, died Wednesday, April 20, ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: We need competent leadership in the White House
Under Joe Biden’s presidency: 1) Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants are pouring over our southern border each ...
Columns
COLUMN: Promoting acceptance, understanding during Autism Awareness Month
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions that affect an individual’s ability to interact ...
Columns
COLUMN: Coming back to life
There is a fresh feeling in the air. At my feet, the bulbs that had lain sleeping in ...
Columns
COLUMN: Reducing road repair costs for local communities
Repairing Michigan’s roads has been a focal point of efforts to upgrade the state’s infrastructure and local roads ...
Columns
COLUMN: Extracurriculars promote student achievement, growth and pride
At Niles Community Schools, we focus on the well-being and growth of the whole child. While academics remain ...
Leader Columnists
COLUMN: Enrollment figures have teams on the move
In my three-plus decades of covering high school sports in southwest Michigan, I do not believe I have ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Berrien County’s share of cannabis tax revenue is disproportionate to level of support
I’m writing as a Berrien County taxpayer, and more specifically, as a City of Buchanan resident. In November ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Student production shines light on issue students face
When I received the copy of the March 19th Dowagiac Daily News, the first article I read was ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Commissioners need to work harder to create reasonable contract
“Back the Blue,” but talk is cheap at the Cass County Commission. It isn’t Nancy Pelosi or A.O.C. ...
Columns
COLUMN: Free informational publications available for southwest Michigan students
Part of the free services my office provides residents of the 21st Senate District is offering a host ...
Leader Columnists
CULTON: Goodnight, and good luck
I’ve always kind of hated putting my own words to the page. That might sound silly considering I ...
Columns
LASATA: Be a heart-health role model
Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than 600,000 Americans. Heart disease affects all ages, genders, ...
Columns
MATHEWS: Cass County Friend of the Court shares advice for co-parenting
Does the cold weather have you planning for a spring trip to a warmer location already? If you ...
Columns
KAUFMANN: Secrets of a weight loss champion
For many of us, January is dominated by our weight loss resolutions. We may start off strong by ...
