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Opinion
Help us produce a non-profit page
I often write and talk about the importance of all of us giving back to our communities. Soon we will publish a weekly feature to ... Read more
Vonnegut gave Dogwood a solid start
Every Dogwood Fine Arts Festival since the first one in 1993 has been anti-climactic. That’s because the first visiting author happened to be humanist Kurt ... Read more
Cardinal Charlie: Century Theatre featured Minnie Pearl
Once in a while the Century Theatre would have stage entertainment, usually country-Western from WLS, Lulubelle and Scotty, the Arkansas Woodchoppers, Minnie Pearl with the ... Read more
Cass County needs an economic vision
It was good to hear Cass County commissioners talking about an economic development strategy at their retreat March 23. Read more
Jack Strayer: Falling off the fiscal cliff into the pit of sequestration
I am throwing experience out the window like the proverbial baby with the bath water to comment on the 10 signs of what might be ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
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
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