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Opinion
Cardinal Charlie: Sprinkling wagon settled dusty streets
Some years ago I corresponded with Floyd Gifford, an old man down in Florida who was born in 1891 — the same year as my ... Read more
Editorial: ‘Pay-to-play’ affects athlete participation
Cassopolis Public Schools is one of many area districts making some tough cost-cutting measures this year. Read more
Michael Bennett: Apple queens sought for 40th anniversary
Festival season is upon us in a big way. Last week, I met with Craig Crocker and the board of the Four Flags Area Apple ... Read more
Editorial: Milton Twp. returning to SMCAS makes sense
Milton Township faces two momentous decisions at 7 p.m. Monday about the future direction for ambulance and fire coverage. Read more | 1 comment
American Heritage: The right to ‘life, liberty and property’
“Patriotism — n. Love of one’s country; the passion which aims to serve one’s country, either in defending it from invasion, or protecting its rights ... Read more
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