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Opinion
Editorial: County should reduce commission to cut costs
What would you think if we told you Berrien County passed up on saving more than $600,000 over the next decade? Well, it did when ... Read more | 1 comment
Rob Herbstreith: How to properly fit car seats
Q: What car seats are best for children by weight and size? — Octavia from Niles A: As a child passenger safety technician/instructor, I do ... Read more
State Rep. Sharon Tyler: Just the facts
With so much misinformation being bounced around, it’s hard to decipher the real pitches from hyperbole when it comes to tax proposals and budget plans ... Read more
Jessica Sieff: It’s time to talk education and get in on the conversation
Gov. Rick Scott signed off last month in Florida on House Bill 7019, dubbed the “Teacher Quality Bill,” which developed a performance based pay structure ... Read more | 1 comment
‘Cardinal Charlie’: Be sure to pack a map when jelly beaning for the jumbos of Wakarusa, Indiana
Here’s a little ditty that has a bit of humor. A lady friend and a faithful reader of my column asked my wife and I ... 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