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WILSON: A metaphysical task: Part two

Previously: At the far side of the universe, in the crease of a small cosmic wrinkle, a cradle ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: President Donald Trump is dangerously incompetent

Our country is currently in the midst of a serious public health crisis. We are greatly in need ...

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LASATA: Cracking down on prices in times of emergency

We are living in extraordinary times — unprecedented times, in fact. As we enter this new normal in ...

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ANDERSON: Find yourself behind on property taxes?

HOPE ANDERSON is the Cass County Treasurer. She can be reached at (269) 445-4468 to get more information ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ICE causes the Ibrahim Parlak’s deportation plight

Ibrahim Parlak’s deportation plight is caused by ICE being overzealous under the Trump administration. Ibrahim has been an ...

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WILSON: A metaphysical task: Part one

At the far end of the universe, at a point in the space/time continuum where everything tiptoes along ...

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LASATA: Healthy habits help: Do your part to help prevent spread of illness

The COVID-19 virus, commonly called coronavirus, has swept the world, both in terms of infections and news coverage. ...

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KAUFMANN: Keep the bad germs at bay

Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Greater Michiana. Viruses have been making their ...

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NELDON: Changes present opportunities for readers

Change is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary. Nobody understands this concept better than newspaper publishers. As ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don’t forget to vote in the primary March 10

March 10 is an important and fast approaching day in Michigan: Presidential Primary Voting Day. A few things: ...

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MATHEWS: FOC offers parenting time services

Sarah Mathews is the deputy Friend of the Court for Cass County.  Each year, Parenting Awareness Month is ...

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WILSON: Arnold’s take on the 2020 election

Note: This piece ran four years ago. The dates and timeline (2016 vs. 2020) have been updated, but ...

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PAWLOSKI: Let’s give a little respect to one another

Ric Pawloski is the executive director of the Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles. He can be reached ...

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MACGREGOR: Give volunteering a try

Kim MacGregor is the president of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at kim.macgregor@edwardjones.com. ...

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PUCKETT: Life is more fragile than we think

We all know things happen, but most of the time, it is to somebody else somewhere else. When ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Did we even gain anything?

During his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump criticized the North American Free Trade Agreement as “the worst trade deal ...

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FLAGEL: Drive-By Truckers’ newest album keeps rock and roll alive

Rock and roll is alive and well with the latest album from Drive-By Truckers “The Unraveling.” While they’ve ...

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DYES: Destination Cass County: Part two

Skip Dyes is a Cass County commissioner. He serves district three. Last week, we talked about my grandfather, ...

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NELDON: A rough draft of the future

Former Washington Post publisher Philip Graham famously said, “journalism is the first rough draft of history.” This postulation ...

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LASATA: 2020 #SWMISpirit tournament nears tipoff

With March comes the longer, sunnier and warmer days of spring and the return of the beloved Southwest ...

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CULTON: Take a peek into the future with Horizons

While southwest Michigan may be known for its history, Thursday, Leader Publications is looking toward the future. That ...

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APPLEGATE: Berrien County advocates for pre-Labor Day school start

Berrien County has applied for a waiver that could allow local school districts to start before Labor Day ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to the city of Niles

I have been reminiscing, while I approach my retirement March 1. When I came to Pawating Hospital in ...

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PAQUETTE: If you have done someone wrong, try to make it right

Brad Paquette, R, represents the 78th District, which covers Berrien county.  At Niles New Tech, we often focused ...

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MEISER: What do you know about townships?

There are 15 townships in Cass County: Calvin, Howard, Jefferson, LaGrange, Marcellus, Mason, Milton, Newberg, Ontwa, Penn, Pokagon, ...

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