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Opinion
Our View: Sports complex a risk worth taking
Niles seems to have hit a home run with the proposed sports complex at the site of the old Tyler Refrigeration Company property. Read more
Michael Bennett: Best of the Best returns, please play fair
As our avid Leader readers know, it is Best of the Best time in Leaderland. Read more
Cardinal Charlie’s first ballpoint pen was in 1946
I remember the first ballpoint pen I ever had. It was a Reynolds Rocket. This was in 1946 (how many remember it?) It was about ... Read more
A tribute to Frank McKaye
Cass County lost its most passionate conservationist the day before Feb. 14, so here’s a Valentine for Franklin Eugene McKaye, 87. Read more
Jessica Sieff: Lifting the ban on women in combat – it’s about time
When the Pentagon announced it would lift its age-old ban on military women in combat last month, certain branches of the military took a stern ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
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
4-H Leaders’ Association auction raised $2,000
To the editor: The Cass County 4-H Leaders’ Association wishes to thank the numerous donors and supporters for their first annual live auction April 20 ... Read more
Aren’t rape victims part of the public:
To the editor: April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Many victim support groups nationwide conducted programs. According to the National Sexual Violence Center (NSVC.org), the ... Read more
Letter to the editor: Please support the letter carriers food drive
Saturday, May 11, marks the 21st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger ... Read more