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Opinion
State Rep. Sharon Tyler: Protecting public assistance
A lottery winner still using his Bridge Card. College students spending their parents’ money on beer and their Bridge Cards for food. Bridge Card users ... Read more
Editorial: Support bill to use part of sales tax for roads
Thursday, June 16, 2011 The evidence of the Berrien County Road Commission’s budget crunch can be seen and felt driving down many of the roads ... Read more
Rob Herbstreith: Turn lane in front of Martin’s not a travel lane
Question: What is the law concerning entering a turn lane that is marked with white/yellow lines like the ones in front of Martin’s (on South ... Read more
John Eby: Everybody doesn’t love Raymond in Russia
Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond, went to Moscow at Sony’s invitation to help oversee a Russian-language production of his sitcom about a sportswriter ... Read more
‘Cardinal Charlie’: Foundation garment fitters wore white uniforms
Not long ago I read in an old magazine about a lady going to buy a “foundation” garment at the Sears and Roebuck store. 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