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Opinion
Don’t shoot the messenger
A highly unusual and confusing piece of action taken by the Michigan legislature in 2006 made a law regarding residential 25 miles-per-hour signs nonexistent. Read more
Michael Bennett: Budgeting goes hand in hand with content plan
I’m back from a fantastic weeklong vacation visiting with my family back east, and have immediately been engulfed with budget preparation for Leader Publications’ fiscal ... Read more
Dear John/Henderson Hill
How did Henderson Hill get its name? — Jan Personette, Niles Your Dear John question last Friday sent Bob and I off on an ... Read more
1880s had sense of witticism
Last week, we took a nostalgic stroll around the uptown area of Edwardsburg during the 1880s. This week, some excerpts from the Edwardsburg Argus ... Read more
Cardinal Charlie: ‘Prospering’ Dowagiac built post office in 1917
It is surprising how things do change. Read more | 1 comment
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