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NELDON: Still time to support farmers, artisans
Did you know there are more than 700 types of garlic? Have you ever seen what happens when you sand and polish the inside of ... Read more
3 days ago by Ambrosia Neldon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What’s your editorial?
I don’t have anything new to say. It has all been said before. So why bother to write an editorial? Because every single one of ... Read more
4 days ago by Submitted.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I endorse Julie Dye for Cass County Commission
I have been fortunate to have served on a number of community projects and social justice issues with Julie Dye. Julie is dependable, articulate, impacting, ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
PUCKETT: Let values lead the way
“Wisdom is shouting in the streets!” This declaration is from the Old Testament book of Proverbs, chapter 2. Wisdom is shouting, but is anybody listening? ... Read more
6 days ago by Dan Puckett.
WILSON: A history lesson: A decade of ‘what just happened?’
The decade of the 2000s had a rough start. To begin with, at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, 1999, the entire world was expected to ... Read more
1 week ago by Larry Wilson.
NELDON: Fair coverage will be key to competitive election
As the November election approaches, there is no shortage of political banter on either side of the party line. News stations, commercial breaks, billboards and ... Read more
1 week ago by Ambrosia Neldon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to all who contributed to tractor pull Saturday
Maxine Ownby, president of the Cass County Cancer Service, wants to personally thank all the people who helped with the ride on Saturday Sept. 5, ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
KAUFMANN: From meltdown to calm down
One projected meltdown per week was penciled into my calendar. I knew that either I, one of my children, or both would potentially be overwhelmed ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Chrissie Kaufmann.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote early this election day
Vote early for the Nov. 3 election. In Michigan, if you applied for an absentee ballot you should have it by Oct. 1. Vote both ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
CULTON: The power of community is unstoppable
This Saturday, I had the pleasure of spending my afternoon observing the power our community has when it bands together for a good cause. In ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bridget McCormack deserves our votes
Bridget McCormack is running for re-election to the Michigan Supreme Court, and she deserves our votes. Chief Justice McCormack has been a champion for reform ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Hoadley for the 6th District Congressional seat
Jon Hoadley’s strong record on healthcare and the environment make him the best choice for the 6th District Congressional seat. Healthcare is personal for Hoadley. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
WILSON: Arnold fills a slow news day
The 2020 election season has proven to be a little boring. Without the whoop-ti-do and fanfare of balloon and confetti filled political conventions, with the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Larry Wilson.
NELDON: Church fire reminds us of the power of faith
Last week, storms sweeping Cass County led to the heartbreaking destruction of a Cassopolis landmark — but, like the walls of their beloved building, the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Ambrosia Neldon.
CULTON: Don’t forget to complete your census
Time is winding down to complete your 2020 census. At the end of this month, time will run out for area residents to fill out ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump is responsible for many thousands of preventable deaths
As of Aug. 28, more than 180,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. That is the largest number of deaths of any country in the world. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
SYTSMA: Be flexible with parenting time during pandemic
Nearly six months has passed since life as we know it drastically changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us were impacted. Our lives ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Consider the history of Lewis Cass
I am addressing this to the superintendent as well as the Lewis Cass Board of Education as “food for thought.” I have a keen interest ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted.
WILSON: Return to the diner
The detainment orders had been lifted (albeit, without B1G football). The world was slowly recuperating from being turned completely upside-down, and the Circular Congregation Breakfast ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Larry Wilson.
RIDINGS: In a divided time, saving local journalism is a bipartisan cause
In a presidential election year and in the midst of the dual crises of the coronavirus pandemic and widespread economic misery, the divisions among Americans ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
CULTON: Back to school is around the corner
When I was a kid, the week or so leading up to back to school time was the best time. There was nothing better than ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
APPLEGATE: Niles Community Schools readies for the school year
Throughout the summer, Niles Community Schools teachers, staff and administrators have been working tirelessly to prepare for a safe return to the 2020-21 school year, ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Dan Applegate.
HAVLICEK: Together we can stay safe, stay in compliance, stay open
Earlier this month, I wrote about the state of Michigan’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration enforcement effort seeking to enhance compliance at business establishments around ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The contrast between Trump, Biden could not be more clear
Many distinguished national security experts have publicly warned that Donald Trump is a severe threat to the security of our nation. On March 18, more ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part nine: Traveling the Blues Highway
The sun broke on Thursday morning, and I took advantage of the complimentary breakfast offered at the Natchez Grand Hotel. Halfway through my first cup ... Read more
