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Opinion
Rob Herbstreith: Is there a law against riding in the back up pickups?
Q: I have seen lots of people in the summer time riding in the back of pickup trucks. Isn’t there a law against that? — ... Read more | 1 comment
‘Cardinal Charlie’: Both of my grandfathers made grain drills
‘I was glad to see where the SMC museum has restored an old Dowagiac grain drill. I haven’t been out to see it yet, but ... Read more
John Eby: Nothing says Ringo’s birthday like 34 Stones songs
If anyone recalls my Feb. 2 column, I mentioned the iPod Shuffle I received for Christmas. My thumbnail-sized jukebox spawned a sort of late-night exercise ... Read more
John Eby: Nothing says Ringo’s birthday like 34 Stones songs
If anyone recalls my Feb. 2 column, I mentioned the iPod Shuffle I received for Christmas. My thumbnail-sized jukebox spawned a sort of late-night exercise ... Read more
Michael Waldron: High inflation and high interest rates
I was reminded at this year’s high school graduation that recent high school graduates weren’t born the last time this country had significant inflation. I, ... Read more | 8 comments
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