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Opinion
Harli Stockwell: Are we becoming numb to trumped-up disaster coverage?
I was watching the news last week, listening closely to the devastating tornado stories, but I came to a realization a few days later: No ... Read more
‘Cardinal Charlie’: VE Day ‘extras’ heralded the end of World War II in Europe
May 8, 1945, was VE Day and the Dowagiac Daily News put out some extra editions. One was a special called European Victory Edition, a ... Read more
Jay Mayberry: Backstage at ‘The Wizard of Oz’
This year’s musical production, “The Wizard of Oz,” was an all school effort. More than 65 students from all the Dowagiac Schools, elementary through high ... Read more
Editorial: Bin Laden divided us in life, brings us together in death
Thursday, May 5, 2011 “Thank God for President Obama.” — Rush Limbaugh After holding our breath for almost 10 years, we exhaled loudly May 1 ... Read more
Jo-Ann Boepple: What fate awaits our papers?
A recent article in this newspaper was about a bill being considered by the Michigan legislature to allow townships to post legal notices on their ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Ballard staff thanks PTO
The staff at Ballard Elementary School would like to take this opportunity to thank our PTO. Read more
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