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Big back-to-school changes make for positive future at Niles schools
With every new school year comes the anticipation of a fresh start. Students, staff and parents alike are ...
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Remembering heroes lost on 9/11
Fifteen years ago, on Sept. 11, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our history. ...
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Belonging here, and being here every day
It’s back to school time! For 59 years, I’ve looked forward to the first day of school. Twelve ...
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A good time to celebrate family
I’ll bet you didn’t know that August is designated as National Family Reunion month.
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Cassopolis has public art too
Art in a city or village gives residents and visitors a good sense about themselves and the people ...
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Look out for scammers using cloned state phone numbers
Scam artists are becoming more bold and clever in disguising their fraudulent activity and are increasingly targeting vulnerable ...
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Sheltered conversations
The Saint Mia Farrow Shelter for Starving Artists and Underemployed Academics is an organization dedicated to the advancement ...
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How I spent my summer vacation
In the spirit of back-to-school, I wish to report on my trip to Isle Royale National Park. This ...
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Liar! Liar! Pantsuit on fire!
Political experts will tell you that the presidential campaign doesn’t really begin until after Labor Day and for ...
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The trick is to ask the right question
Big John Hudson bounced through the front door of Sarah’s diner, tossed his ball cap down on the ...
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Edwardsburg’s 15 minutes of fame
Edwardsburg had its 15 minutes of fame last week or maybe it was more like three or four ...
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New laws allow tax checkoff box for Red Cross donations
For more than 100 years, the American Red Cross has helped millions of people — from being there ...
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Get your cycle on
Cycling is an exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, children to adult. It is ...
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Is there anything good on TV?
During infrequent bouts with insomnia, I have allowed my mind to succumb to the logic-polluting drivel that constitutes ...
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Recreational activities have changed in Dowagiac
We have all seen them in recent weeks — the walking zombies looking at their phones, trying to ...
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August is National Family Fun Month
Summertime may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean an end to the fun. Michigan offers families a ...
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In search of the purloined pearl: Part 3
“That’s it! I think I know where the treasure is,” yelled Alan-a-Nels in near (and quite unnecessary) hysteria.
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Looking back at local businesses
Last week I wrote about the white house on Section Street so this week let’s talk about some ...
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The most important question
You know you’ve been around awhile when things start to come full circle, and like one of my ...
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A letter to Donald Trump
I received a solicitation for $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 for the “Trump Make America Great Again Committee.” It’s ...
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In search of the purloined pearl: Part 2
PART TWO What’s happened so far: Not much. Alan and his trusted Aide-de-Camp are in eastern Colorado, headed ...
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Remembering some take out diners
Long before McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell came to town, Edwardsburg had a few fast food restaurants.
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Myths and mix-ups with the Underground Railroad
In our attempt to present the most comprehensive, truthful account of the Underground Railroad in Cass County, there ...
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Supporting our local heroes
Law enforcement officers and first responders put their lives on the line every day to safeguard our families ...
