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LASATA: 2019: A year in review

My first year as your state senator has been an exciting, rewarding experience. We have accomplished much together ...

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CULTON: It really is the thought that counts

I love gifts. It doesn’t matter if I am the one gifting or receiving, but I love gifts. I ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Injury reminds community what Niles is about

Family. Compassion. Unity. These are the words that describe what was witnessed Friday night at Niles High School. ...

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PUCKETT: Dig a little deeper this Christmas

War or peace? Is there really a choice? We hear about peace, but mostly know war on every ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upton’s not a moderate

A recent Associated Press article labeled Fred Upton (33 years in Congress) a moderate promoting “common sense values” and ...

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WATSON: Celebrate the holidays at the Niles History Center

The Niles History Center is wrapping up the 2019 holiday season. If you have not yet visited at ...

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BURNS: What a busy year 2019 it has been

Andrea Burns is the Niles District Library programming manager. She can be reached by phone at (269) 683-8545 x116 ...

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WILSON: Walter Rego on being bald

Walter Rego was bald. His was not the proud and beautiful bald like Mr. Clean, Michael Jordan or ...

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NELDON: Never too old to believe in Christmas magic

When I was 10 years old, my fourth-grade teacher informed our class that Santa Claus wasn’t real. You ...

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LASATA: Southwest Michigan a top-rated destination

Southwest Michigan residents don’t need a reminder about how beautiful our part of the world is, but it ...

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CULTON: Drive safe this winter

It seems as though winter is finally here. Despite an ugly storm in mid-November, our winter has been ...

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FLAGEL: I am grateful for my city of Niles

Justin Flagel is a citizen of Niles, he can be reached at justin.flagel@gmail.com for any questions. I grew up ...

Opinion

KAUFMANN: Finding the peace and joy

Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Southwest Michigan. For many of us, the peace ...

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VANDENHEEDE: I would like to introduce myself

Dan Vandenheede is a Niles city council member, he can be contacted by email, djvandenheede@gmail.com or by phone, (269) ...

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MCKEE: How is child support enforced when the payer doesn’t pay?

April McKee is the deputy Friend of the Court enforcement caseworker. When most people think about child support enforcement, ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question of intent

The basic tenets of the Christian religion and many of the other major religions of the world are ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make your voices heard

I have an admission to make. I drove 1,000 miles (round trip) to our cabin in deepest, darkest ...

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WILSON: A chronological tale of Graham Nathaniel McLeish

Graham Nathaniel McLeish was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Mary McLeish and an unidentified sailing scallywag — a ...

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NELDON: Continue to shop local with 12 Days of Crafters

Like a huge portion of our community, I spent this Small Business Saturday frequenting local businesses. I started ...

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Letters to Santa — Dec. 3

Dear Santa, Hi my name is Collin Wylie. I’m 4 years old and I’m in preschool. I live ...

Opinion

LASATA: Is automatic criminal expungement a solution in search of a problem?

Michigan, like most other states, has a criminal expungement process that allows a person to petition the court ...

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CULTON: I’m ready for the Christmas season

Thanksgiving is now almost a full-week into the rearview mirror, and you know what that means — it’s ...

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WILSON: I am not a cat person

pkvcyfzwfmyk/llk Please ignore the previous line. I will get back to it in a few paragraphs. Thank you, ...

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LASATA: Let’s end surprise medical bills

The health care system in our country can often be confusing. When people have a medical issue, many ...

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CULTON: Adoption Day celebrates joy in the courtroom

Tuesday afternoon, I had the pleasure of sitting in on one of Cass County’s most joyful traditions: Adoption ...

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