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Dear editor:
Mr. John LaMore was elected as a Berrien County commissioner representing the 12th District. Within that district is Niles City and Niles Charter Township. They both voted in opposition to the Berrien County commissioners spending $759,000 to purchase about 50 acres of land to develop a county campus 20 years in the future. Its [...]
Dear editor:
Are you one of the thousands of middle class taxpayers in this area who have lost their jobs, their pensions, their savings, their health insurance and/or their homes to foreclosure while seeing their federal and state taxes continue to rise? Are you tired of the same failed federal and state policies that caused the [...]
Dear editor:
Cindy Ellis is a candidate for state representative in the 78th District. She is dedicated, smart and highly qualified to serve southwest Michigan in these difficult economic times.
Her experience includes running a business for more than 20 years, putting unemployed people back to work. In addition to Michigan Works, she will add innovative programs and [...]
Dear editor:
I am writing to express my support for Sharon Tyler, and urge everyone to support her in her re-election effort to the Michigan House.
A long time ago, a political analyst coined the very popular phrase: “It’s the economy, stupid!”
Nothing much has changed in that regard, certainly not in Michigan. Approximately 50 percent of all the jobs [...]
Dear editor:
It is time the City of Niles and surrounding townships sit down together and consider the solution to the budget and local police problem I proposed during the 2008 campaign by creating an Emergency Services Authority in the Greater Niles Area similar to what is being done at SMCAS and include the fire and [...]
Dear editor:
First, please understand I mean no disrespect to the deceased. However, I am appalled at “the powers in charge” that are charging children as adults!
Thirty years in prison for a child 15 years old?
Who knows what will happen to the 12-year-old?
Who knows what will happen to the 15-year-old from Lakeville?
Who knows what will happen [...]
Thanks for making Fernwood fundraiser a success
Dear Editor,
We would like to express our appreciation to all who attended our first Give-Back Dinner of the 2010-2011 season on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Thanks to you, 50 percent of the evening’s food and beverage revenue, nearly $2,800, was donated to a wonderful cause, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Niles. Your funds will make a difference [...]
Dear editor:
The Brandywine Class of 1970 would like to thank the following merchants for their donations. Their donations were raffled off with the proceeds going to help sponsor our 40th class reunion. Because of their generosity we were able to have a wonderful and successful class reunion. Again, a heartfelt thank you to you all.
Automotive [...]
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, [...]