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Opinion
David Mann: The case for even-year elections
By moving elections to even years, the same as congressional and presidential elections, we will be encouraging more people to take part in local elections ... Read more
Citizens not getting what they voted for in 2008
Marihuana prohibition is thought to be on its last legs because most Americans no longer support it, but in the meantime, Michigan is ... Read more
Michael Bennett: Heading back to Dowagiac
I’m heading back to downtown Dowagiac after six months of living in Niles Township. Read more
Cardinal Charlie: steering a Model T an adventure
I was talking to a man older than me and I told him I never got to ride in a Model T, ... Read more
John Proos: Michigan ranked 4th for business expansion
During the past two years, we have made bold reforms to turn around our economy and attract job providers to the state by declaring to ... 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