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Opinion
Not such a simple solution after all
For a moment this week, it looked like a bit of sanity might be restored to federal policy on illegal immigration. The Obama administration announced ... Read more | 1 comment
Americans deserve American laws
When a Supreme Court justice decides a case, should he or she look exclusively to the Constitution and U.S. laws? Or should foreign policies or ... Read more
Columnist: Conquering obesity will take some old-fashioned willpower
After reading a recent article, I see that not just health experts, but now employers, are having an issue with obesity in their workers, and ... Read more | 2 comments
Columnist: Going for their dream in front of the world
I used to take pride in being one of the few people in the country who wasn’t hooked on American Idol. Maybe it was my ... Read more
Columnist: Protecting the Great Lakes from Asian Carp
In 1972, a fish farmer in Arkansas bought some Chinese fish, called bighead carp, to help control algae in his ponds. He and others used ... 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