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Opinion
Editorials should be biased
We ran an editorial March 22 suggesting that, based on the facts, the Niles Community Schools teachers needed to make contract concessions to avoid the ... Read more
Marcellus columnist mentions Dowagiac
Recently a good friend of mine, Helen Leich, lent me a book of hers to read. It was a lot of columns written by Byron ... Read more
Safety key to economic growth
Gov. Rick Snyder recently announced a special message to the Legislature on public safety, in which he proposed needed structural reforms in the law enforcement ... Read more
Bond quest transcends schools
There are no easy answers when it comes to the daunting challenge facing the Dowagiac Board of Education, which is well aware it has a ... Read more
Spring training crosses some creaks
During a winter snowstorm in January I met Dr. David Mathews and his staff at Southwestern Michigan College. I learned about the Dirty Bird Mud ... 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