Opinion
John Eby: John, Paul, George and Larry
Don’t let the headline fool you. Read more
Supt. John Jarpe: Back to school a time of questions, hopes, dreams
On Tuesday, thousands of area students will get up and head for their first day of school. Read more
Sen. Carl Levin: Learning the lessons of the post-9-11 decade
A decade ago this Sept. 11, terrorists motivated by a monstrous and hate-filled ideology attacked our nation, taking nearly 3,000 innocent lives. Read more | 3 comments
John Eby: Burger King bows out, avoids grilled cheese mania
The King is dead — perhaps his big plastic head melted — and I don’t mean Elvis, the King of Pop or that other guy ... Read more
Rev. Dan Puckett: Have we crossed the line with God?
God is a personal God — loving, leading and nurturing in our personal lives. Read more | 2 comments
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
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