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Twp board imposing ‘double standard’
Dear editor:
This letter is about the double standard being imposed upon Niles Township Trustee Michael Bailey. So you know, I do not know Mr. Bailey, am not related and would not recognize him anywhere.
Mr. Bailey pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge that was properly resolved by the court.
Now we have some do-gooders that have asked [...]
‘Annie’ performance ‘impressive’
Dear editor:
A huge thanks to Grace United Methodist Church for the summer outreach to the community of Niles and surrounding areas.
The performing arts ministry offered by that church resulted in the most impressive performance Friday and Saturday night in the church, on the corner of Grand and Lincoln.
The efforts of more than 40 young folks, [...]
Lakeland patient pleased with care
Dear editor:
How very fortunate we are to have in our local area a hospital that can meet and exceed our needs.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all that were involved in my care at Lakeland Community Hospital. I was taken to the emergency room on Aug. 19 and was admitted and then [...]
Dear editor:
It’s been no secret to me in the more than 60 years I’ve been around here that a certain clique exists within the Berrien County Board of Commissioners that will, and has, favored the north county in every way possible.
Take county commissioner John LaMore, who was elected to represent Niles Charter Township’s best interests. [...]
Letter: Shame, shame, shame — absolutely
In response to John Klimek’s Aug. 24 Niles Daily Star letter to the editor, my letter was submitted to Niles Daily Star on Aug. 11, published in the Aug. 12 edition and was at the U.S. Post Office by 8 a.m. the morning of Aug. 12 as the Star is now delivered by U.S. mail.
Read More »Dear editor:
I am writing this letter to voice my concerns about the way the Southeast Berrien County Landfill Authority has gone about voting to sell the landfill. I live in Niles Charter Township and there has been no public hearing by the township for the citizens to voice their opinion. For that matter, there has [...]
Dear editor:
After looking at today’s (Thursday, Aug. 12) paper, I find it unbelievable that you could devote two pages (front page of sports pages) to the Harbor Shores golf extravaganza, and not put a single word in the paper about the Niles City Golf Tournament held Sunday.
In a word: unbelievable.
Thank you.
Bill Bauernfeind
Niles
Dear editor:
Shame on Commissioners John LaMore and John Klimek for your June 26 vote in favor of spending county taxpayer money to the tune of $759,000 for 53 acres for a Berrien County campus in Benton Harbor! In Benton Harbor at the far north point of Berrien County, 27 miles from Niles! Please explain how [...]
Dick Fintze remembered during Riverfest
Dear editor:
There was a bittersweet taste to this years Niles Riverfest event this past weekend. One of the main men of the festival, Dick Fintze past way this year.
I believe the event was one of Niles’ finest weekends. The weather was perfect and every event came off without a problem. The Raft Race, Dragonboat Challenge [...]
Department of Community Health defends claims
Dear editor:
Recently, the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) released a Single Audit report claiming the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Medicaid program potentially have $4.4 billion in questionable expenditures. Weeks later, critics accused MDCH of fraud, waste, abuse, negligence, out-of-control government spending, physical assault and mismanagement of taxpayers’ money. Some [...]