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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. And the stakes in the upcoming general election couldn’t be higher. Voters need to ask ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Native American imagery in schools detrimental to students, perpetuates stereotypes
Dear Editor, As a prospective candidate seeking the nomination of the Natural Law Party for Michigan Board of ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who cares about welding students these days?
Who cares about welding students these days? In short, I do. Southwestern Michigan College in Niles needs more ...
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Boeskool: Savoring the flavor – Niles Restaurant Week unveils a culinary extravaganza
By Ryan Boeskool Niles is quickly gaining a reputation for food enthusiasts seeking a diverse and delectable culinary ...
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COLUMN: We should approach the use of cannabis with caution
By Dr. James L. Wierman, D.O. With the legalization of marijuana in Michigan, in Cass County – along ...
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Lynch: 2024 and the cannabis industry
Season’s greetings and Happy New Year! As I write this, Niles recently finished one of its coldest winter ...
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Tobias: Let’s hope Michigan does better to reduce alcohol problems in 2024
By Mike Tobias, Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems Michigan is the best state in the country and we ...
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Shelton: Looking back, facing forward
Dear friends, neighbors, and citizens of the City of Niles, As we bid farewell to 2023, I am ...
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Guest column: An interview with an American rabbi
By Brenda Beadenkopf Guest Columnist, Niles resident I recently sought to find the background and history of the ...
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Boeskool: Unleashing Potential – EmergeSkilled and the future of work
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, the demand for skilled workers is at an all-time high. ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Niles road conditions
If you read the 52-page MDOT US12/M51 study – December 2019 done on this project, a few things ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historic Cassopolis courthouse construction coming along
The dream of using our 1899 historic courthouse is finally coming true – hooray!! This iconic, beautiful building ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Buchanan politics, deficits, and mutiny
Buchanan is broke. The last State of Michigan F65 Municipal Finance report covers fiscal year 2021-2022 with a ...
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Buchanan mayor issues letter to community
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison has issued an open letter to the community addressing issues following his ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of City Manager Benjamin Eldridge
The people of Buchanan will be fighting to keep our new City Manager at the City Commission meeting ...
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Charles L. Sampson II, 51, of Cassopolis
Charles L. Sampson II, 51, of Cassopolis, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Arrangements are being made by Wagner ...
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Applegate: The academic value of a positive parent-school connection
For the majority of the year, students spend each weekday dividing their daytime between home with their loving ...
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Cains: A Boeing in a garage
My father was a typical Indiana boy who loved baseball, dogs, and airplanes. All three of these loves ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I am a parent in the Brandywine school district, and I am appalled
I am a parent in the Brandywine school district, and I am appalled. I have learned that recently ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Brandywine Board Meets Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, Freedom is up for votes
Brandywine’s explicit content policy has a vote on Sept 25th: My opinion on why it is misguided, follows. ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Brandywine school board
I have been attending, and speaking at, the meetings of the Brandywine Board of Education. The recent letter ...
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Cannabis generating revenue for community
Well another Michiana summer is in the books! For the most part a truly beautiful one with a ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Brandywine teachers, superintendent
I am writing to show my support to the Brandywine Community Schools teachers and the superintendent. After watching ...
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APPLEGATE: The power of regular attendance
The 2023-24 school year has officially begun, and with it comes the excitement of having students back in ...
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Fair no place for exotic animal attractions
Dear Editor, My Cass and Berrien County friends have always talked about how wonderful the Berrien County Youth ...
