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EDITORIAL: New owners have big shoes to fill

Although many have expected a transition in leadership at Judd Lumber for several years, the news of an ...

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FAITH COLUMN: Find fellowship in church

“Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, ...

Opinion

KUJAWA: Cass County Friend of the Court: What is abatement?

What happens to a child support order if the child ends up living with the person paying child ...

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Opinion: Public transportation needs to be fixed

In Thursday’s Niles Daily Star, Niles resident Laura Hollister shared her story of frustration with Berrien County’s transportation ...

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NELDON: Why should ‘Our View’ matter to you?

A couple of weeks ago, the Leader Publications news team began publishing a new standing feature: “Our View.” In ...

Opinion

WILSON: An education for big John

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

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A lot to learn from the Pokagon Band

Southwest Michigan is fortunate to have a physical representation of our heritage right outside our doors.

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CULTON: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

This month, you are sure to see a trademark teal ribbon in the windows of local businesses, on ...

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LASATA: Shift your focus to the road

You’ve likely seen it on the roads and may have even been guilty of it yourselves — distracted ...

Opinion

LETTER: Mueller investigation has uncovered many crimes and other questions

We must question the competence of this president and administration when such a large number of Trump’s campaign ...

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EDITORIAL: Continue encouraging children to read

Throughout the month of March, several articles about reading month activities were published in Leader Publications’ newspapers. From ...

Opinion

TYREE: Men’s suits: Are they on the endangered list?

My octogenarian aunt has spoken wistfully of one of her older relatives who had operated a boarding house ...

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PAQUETTE: Let the sunshine in

A critical component of democracy is an open government. Currently, Michigan is one of the few states that still ...

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LETTER: M-51/U.S. 12 overhaul sure to cause problems

How nice of MDOT to hold two public hearings and get feedback that means zero to them and ...

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GUEST COLUMN: Spring is here — and so is Passover

As we head into warmer temperatures and see the return of that big, yellow ball in the sky, ...

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EDITORIAL: Paws up for Baxter

Tuesday, Cass County Courts swore in the newest and furriest employee, Baxter.

Opinion

LETTER: Gas tax will give Michigan infamous reputation

After reading Rep. Kim LaSata’s article on the proposed gas hike, I felt a response was in order.

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EDITORIAL: No price too big when it comes to saving lives

Every time we pass an accident on the roadway, our hearts sink.

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NELDON: Spring a time of revival in southwest Michigan

Could it be true? Are those birds chirping outside?

Opinion

WILSON: The passing of an interesting man

On March 19, at a little after 8 p.m., my dad left this neck of the woods, destined ...

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LETTER: Thank you, Brown Funeral Home

To all of Niles, I wanted to say I was in need of funeral services for my mom ...

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CULTON: Let’s have some fun with unofficial holidays

Everyone who is named Joe, today is your day — quite literally. Today is National Joe Day. It ...

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LASATA: Michigan’s fishing season begins April 1

This is the time of year when things start happening quickly as Mother Nature awakens from her winter ...

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NOVAK: Return to Mayberry — Friends

Growing up in a small town meant you knew just about everybody.

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EDITORIAL: Supporting audiences of youth performances remains important

Our reporters have the privilege of covering previews of local high school musicals and other varieties of adolescent ...

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