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Opinion
Rob Herbstreith: Traffic questions answered
The next few weeks I will be answering common traffic related questions. Q: What is the law concerning the window tint on car windows? — ... Read more
State Rep. Sharon Tyler: Thank you, veterans and active duty soldiers
As the war in Afghanistan continues, it sometimes seems like it has little to do with day-to-day life in America. In our community, however, the ... Read more
State Sen. John Proos: Securing our future
Michigan will have an additional $498.6 million in revenue in Fiscal Year 2012 according to the May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. I am pleased to ... Read more
Editorial: Arrests set an example
Thursday, May 19, 2011 The arrests May 12 of four teens at Niles High School was not a pretty scene. The four men — a fifth ... Read more
John Eby: Smoke from Dylan’s 70 candles blowing in wind
I’ve seen Minnesota’s Bob Dylan, who turns 70 May 24, twice, most recently Aug. 22, 2004. The man who introduced the Beatles to pot in ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Voters will have the last laugh
To the editor: I wonder what about a democracy being based upon “the will of the people” that state Sen. Tom Casperson and our illustrious ... Read more
Salvation Army needs volunteers
To the editor: One December morning, I — like many volunteers across the U.S. — spent part of my day bell-ringing for The Salvation Army. ... Read more
Letter to the editor: Hospice services provide peace, comfort
To the editor: Gov. Rick Snyder has recognized the importance of hospice and palliative care providers in the well being of Michigan residents through his ... Read more
Alumni band forming for May 20
To the editor: We are proud to announce another Dowagiac Chieftain Alumni Band day as we celebrate the rich and historical tradition of our band ... Read more
South Bend has a revitalization strategy
To the editor: I just recently visited South Bend’s Ignite Michiana celebration. Wow!What a pleasure to see all the energy being spent by the people ... Read more