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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 ...
Opinion
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 ...
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COLUMN: Coming back to life
There is a fresh feeling in the air. At my feet, the bulbs that had lain sleeping in ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Opinion
APPLEGATE: Changes in NHS leadership bring opportunities for reflection, excitement for the future
The past two years have proven how important our educators are when it comes to the academic, emotional ...
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LaSata announces ‘Explore Michigan’ art contest
The holiday season has come and gone, and 2022 has now arrived. As an exciting way to begin ...
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LASATA: Sharing an experience with southwest Michigan students
One of the things I enjoy most as a legislator is the opportunities I have to engage with ...
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Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus.
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was ...
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KAUFMANN: In search for a bigger heart
Sometimes the troubles of the world directly affect our lives. The continued pandemic and its variants are stressing ...
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PERSKY: Health officer pleads with community to prevent COVID-19
How many people would still be alive if not for COVID? How many more loved ones and people ...
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LASATA: Bundle up and explore Michigan’s great outdoors
Winter in Michigan provides a wide variety of enjoyable activities that range from a day of family fun ...
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YOUR CASS COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT: Holiday parenting time
It is that time of year when parents are trying to juggle holiday events along with work schedules, ...
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LASATA: Protect your privacy
I hope everyone was able to set aside some much-needed time away from their busy lives and enjoy ...
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APPLEGATE: Niles Community Schools gives thanks to school community, partners
As the weather cools and the days become shorter, we know that winter is nearly upon us. With ...
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RIDINGS: Fund local journalism to help communities
In “The Kamikaze Democrats” (Review & Outlook, Nov. 22), the editorial board describes the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, ...
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LASATA: LaSata’s third annual Coat Drive a success
Southwest Michigan residents have again let their generosity shine through. The third annual Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids ...
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KAUFFMAN: Prioritizing an ounce of prevention
In 1735, Benjamin Franklin published a persuasive article on fire safety in The Pennsylvania Gazette that began with ...
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LASATA: Lend a helping hand this holiday season
Owning and operating a business is the cornerstone of the American dream. For generations, people have traveled to ...
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YOUR CASS COUNTY FRIEND OF THE COURT: Parenting time factors
The law presumes that it is in the best interest of a child to have a strong relationship ...
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LASATA: Enjoy a safe and successful hunting season!
Hunting is a Michigan tradition that has been passed on for generations and a critical part of our ...
