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WILSON: Big John may never understand women

Big John Hudson burst through the front door of Sarah’s Diner, threw his ball cap down on the ...

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DYES: Destination Cass County: Part one

Skip Dyes is a Cass County commissioner. He serves district three. Destination Cass County is the story of ...

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LASATA: Rare Disease Day an opportunity to spread awareness

Most families have been affected in some way by disease — conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer ...

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CULTON: Southwest Michigan would not be what it is today without black history

I had a teacher once who said, “If you want to see the importance of black history, look ...

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ODENWALD: What’s great about Michigan community colleges

Dr. Joe Odenwald is the president of Southwestern Michigan College. America’s higher education landscape is complicated. There are ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you from the Young Professionals

Thank you from the Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac to all of the community sponsors, volunteers and attendees ...

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HUNSBERGER: Libraries get to tell our story

Children love Storytime.  Adventures with “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “The Berenstain Bears,” and “Fancy Nancy” are a ...

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WILSON: Conventional wisdom and common sense

“I need some unconventional wisdom!” Big John Hudson clamored, as he lurched through the front door of the ...

Opinion

NELDON: Don’t sweep the facts under the rug

Monday evening, thousands of people learned a lesson from a household broom: Don’t believe everything you read on ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump’s acquittal is an orchestrated process

Republican senators’ acquittal of Donald Trump was the culmination of an orchestrated process to ensure a quick ending ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Recreational fishing industry continues to grow

Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed the first update to Michigan’s commercial fishing statutes in more ...

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LASATA: Governor’s budget plan ignores local roads

Last week, the governor’s budget director addressed a joint hearing of the Senate and House appropriations committees to ...

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KAUFMANN: When hearts are trump

Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Greater Michiana. February is American Heart Month, ...

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VANDENHEEDE: Let’s talk about pot

Dan Vandenheede is a Niles city council member, he can be contacted by email, djvandenheede@gmail.com or by phone, ...

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PUCKETT: If you aren’t sure, it doesn’t hurt to try

We all make many decisions every day. We desire to make good choices, but many times, we discover ...

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MCKEE: Friend of the court provides assistance in getting back in the workforce

April McKee is the deputy Friend of the Court enforcement caseworker. According to the Department of Agriculture, the ...

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NELDON: New feature shows us our region’s progress

If you take a walk through any southwest Michigan downtown, you can typically find traces of history. These ...

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MACGREGOR: The Dowagiac chamber is here for you

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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CULTON: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your furry friend

Valentine’s Day can be rough for many. Romantic love can be fickle, and seeing it all around in ...

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LASATA: February is Heart Month

An ounce of prevention, as the saying goes, is worth a pound of cure. As we observe American ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does history repeat itself?

In the 1920s and ‘30s, it was the Nazi party and Adolph Hitler that overthrew the existing German ...

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PAQUETTE: Paying off the debt of our future

Brad Paquette, R, represents the 78th District, which covers Berrien county.  The governor just gave her State of ...

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FLAGEL: Music lifts my spirits in dreary weather

Justin Flagel is the creator of writings, podcasts and more at Red Chuck Productions. He serves in various ...

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PAWLOSKI: We all count, every one of us counts

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

Opinion

COLUMN: Sometimes goodbye brings opportunities

Growing up, whenever my family visited Dowagiac for the Christmas parade, doctor’s appointments or other events, we all ...

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