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Opinion
Nancy Wiersma: The first telltale harbingers of autumn
I can see the telltale signs. They are all about me. Like sands in an hour glass, its grains are flowing down. Summer’s time is ... Read more | 1 comment
Herb Phillipson: Why I don’t like political labels
I do not like labels. Least of all, I dislike the present characterization of persons as “conservative” and “liberal.” The present meaning of these two ... Read more | 2 comments
Doris Higgons: Volunteer needed as bookkeeper for Harbor Harvest
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK • Harbor Harvest Urban Ministries (HHUM) in Benton Harbor provides academic assistance, social skill development and relationship building opportunities for youth ... Read more
Garrison Keillor: The swashbucklers of the new media
You know it’s going to be a difficult day when you wake up with “Guantanamera, Guajira Guantanamera, Guantanamera, Guajira Guantanamera” going around and around in ... Read more
Kim Cook: Thanks, Paris Soda Shop, for the memories
When I walked into The Paris Soda Shop on Main Street in Niles, it was as though I were 12 years old again. The walls ... 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
More Articles
- John Eby: 40 years after Woodstock, I’m ready to go to college again
- Editorial: WoW is right when it comes to SMC’s McKenzie Hall, SAC
- Editorial: WoW is right when it comes to SMC’s McKenzie Hall, SAC
- John Eby: 40 years after Woodstock, I’m ready to go to college again
- Bryan Clapper: Why is profit in health care bad?