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Opinion
Don’t pave paradise to put up parking lot
As Cass County studies what to do with its mothballed 1899 courthouse, we root for some use being found for it rather than concluding it ... Read more
Cardinal Charlie: Don’t mess with blue-haired bingo ladies
Director Ralph Haley was giving a lecture to band members at the football field when a grubby little waif who lived near the field, ... Read more
John Proos: Create jobs, reduce gas prices by building Keystone XL pipeline
The Keystone XL pipeline project can supply the energy to a recovering economy, reduce the amount of Middle East oil imports and create thousands of ... Read more | 1 comment
Michael Bennett: Snow storm can’t chill Edwardsburg Chamber dinner
After the snow on Tuesday night, I am totally finished with winter. Read more
Our View: Don’t let Niles Township walk all over trail project
The Niles Township Board of Trustees is on the brink of making a decision that would embarrass the township for years to come. Read more
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Ballard staff thanks PTO
The staff at Ballard Elementary School would like to take this opportunity to thank our PTO. Read more
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