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Opinion
John Jarpe: Rules of engagement apply to classroom
A touch of humor, a story to illustrate a point, a personable speaking style, the use of charts or diagrams —all of these can make ... Read more
William Crandell: Politics quickly becoming game only wealthy can play
I think the most troubling aspect of the Citizens United ruling is that in order to be elected you have to completely sell out to ... Read more
John Proos: Part-time legislature is common sense solution that could save taxpayers millions
Michigan is one of only ten states with some sort of a full-time legislature and one of only four states with a truly full-time legislative ... Read more
Michael Bennett: Sit down with Niles administrator productive
Niles city administrator Ric Huff and I sat down this week and had a great discussion about the relationship between the city and the local ... Read more
Even whiskey rationed during WW II
Here are just a few more of my older-than-dirt memories. Many hours were spent making those 10-cent balsa wood airplane kits with a rubber band ... 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