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LASATA: August is Family Fun Month
Family Fun Month is celebrated each year during the month of August. It is a great time to ...
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STUDEBAKER: Traditional library services are given new twists
The Niles District Library Board approved the 2019-2029 Vision Plan at its June meeting. The Vision Plan is ...
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PAQUETTE: A bipartisan approach to education
As a former teacher at Niles High School, I spent a lot of time trying to create a ...
Opinion
PURCELL: It’s a computer bag, not a man purse!
Despite the accusations, I deny that I carry a man purse.
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PURCELL: Our childish politicians need kindergarten lessons
We could use a hearty dose of Robert Fulghum wisdom about now.
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NELDON: Recognizing more local business than ever
When voting started last month for our annual Best of the Best contest, Leader Publications encouraged voters to ...
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WILSON: Riding the rails: Part two
“All along the southbound odyssey, the train pulled out of Kankakee and rolls along past houses, farms and ...
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With the Cass County Fair, tradition continues
Starting this weekend, the Cass County Fairgrounds in Cassopolis will come alive with the sounds of livestock, the ...
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Why don’t we have toll roads in Michigan?
In the ongoing debate over whether and how to develop a long-term plan for Michigan’s roads, a common ...
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APPLEGATE: Niles Education Foundation to host seventh annual Legendary Evening
The people of Niles form the basis of our great community, serve as role models to our students ...
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STUDEBAKER: We cater to you
Nancy Studebaker is the executive director at the Niles District Library. She can be reached by email at director@nileslibrary.net. ...
Opinion
TYREE: Apollo 11 golden anniversary: Something for everyone
I feared that the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing might get eclipsed by other celebrations (the ...
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WILSON: Travel by riding the rails
Have you ever ridden the rails? I am not talking about urban/suburban commuter mass transit rail travel such ...
Opinion
Heroes come in all shapes, sizes
Thanks to pop culture, when we hear the word “hero,” images of brawny men in spandex often come ...
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Turn out for Summer in the City
Though the heat may be creeping in the high 90s this weekend and staying inside in the air ...
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LA SATA: Farming is a force in southwest Michigan
The limited legislative session schedule in the summer affords me a great opportunity to spend more time in ...
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PAQUETTE: Engaged citizens make the difference
Let me begin by thanking everyone who attended my town hall on roads. It was encouraging to see ...
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PAWLOSKI: Second chances change lives
There are things in life that can never be anything but firsts: the day you were born, your ...
Columns
WATSON: History center teams up with Fort St. Joseph project
Last summer the Niles History Center offered walking tours of the city’s historic downtown, highlighting several iconic local ...
Opinion
DOELLINGER: Who is the greatest of all time?
Muhammed Ali used to boast that he was “the greatest of all time.”
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LASATA: A more connected future
Michigan is known to many for many things, but perhaps the two most well-known aspects of our state ...
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KAUFMANN: Stand tall for better health
The human body is designed to stand up straight. When we stand (and sit) up tall, we breathe ...
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STUDEBAKER: Library offers free, multidisciplinary programming
The Niles District Library Board approved the 2019-2029 Vision Plan at its June meeting. The plan’s “Focus on ...
Opinion
TYREE: Slow drivers: Are they driving you insane?
Some people never break the posted speed limit, they gingerly seal it in bubble wrap.
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WILSON: Experiencing life to the fullest
Hannibal King volunteered as the head hash slinger at the St. Mia Farrow Shelter for Starving Artists and ...
