Leader Columnists
NELDON: Traditions may change, but sentiment doesn’t have to
For as long as I can remember, the 4th of July has meant a trek to the Four Flags Apple Festival Fairgrounds, a cooler packed ...
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Leader Columnists
NELDON: Let’s give thanks to our local businesses
With months of economic challenges due to pandemic-related shutdowns behind us — and likely many more uncertain months ahead — locally owned businesses could use ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, June 27, 2020 9:07 am
Columns
COLUMN: Let’s give thanks to our local businesses!
VOTE HERE With months of economic challenges due to pandemic-related shutdowns behind us — and likely many more uncertain months ahead — locally owned businesses ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:02 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: When life gives you lemons…
Even the most optimistic among us will concede that 2020 has been ridden with challenges. In less than half a year, we have faced a ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:00 pm
News
Protesters, police join in march through downtown Niles
NILES — “No justice, no peace.” This was the message of more than a dozen people who marched through downtown Niles Saturday in support of ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, June 6, 2020 4:32 pm
Breaking News
21-year-old Dowagiac man dies in car accident early Saturday morning
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Volinia Township early Saturday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. The ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, May 30, 2020 5:23 pm
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Don’t take human interaction for granted
During happy hour at just about any pub in America, an observant person could look around at tables and stools packed full of people, and, ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:50 am
Berrien County
Local libraries set phased plans to safely reconnect patrons with materials, services
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — For more than two months, libraries across southwest Michigan have been even quieter than usual, lights turned low and doors locked tight as ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:22 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Class of 2020 has gone the distance
In boxing, when a boxer finishes a fight without being knocked out, it’s called “going the distance.” To earn this recognition, these athletes have overcome ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, May 23, 2020 8:42 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Michiana’s giving spirit will get us through this crisis
The giving spirit is alive and well in southwest Michigan. In spite of growing challenges quite literally plaguing our communities, one needs not look far ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, May 16, 2020 9:12 am
Edwardsburg
RETURNING SOON: Fireside closure temporary as restaurant adjusts business model
EDWARDSBURG — As loyal customers of Fireside Tap & Grill mourned the loss of the popular Edwardsburg business Thursday, owner Jeremy Yoder had good news ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:10 pm
Leader Columnists
NELDON: A little grace goes a long way during pandemic
Last weekend, I learned a life lesson in the middle of a grocery store. With the sun shining bright and warm weather giving us the ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, May 9, 2020 8:54 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Entrepreneurial spirit strong as ever amid COVID crisis
Wednesday evening, a line of vehicles wrapped around Third Street and down Broadway in Niles for several blocks. The traffic was not the result of ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Monday, May 4, 2020 11:10 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Ensuring fairness in the upcoming election
As another election cycle heats up, several seats long held by incumbent officials are now opening up due to term limits, and we have some ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:27 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Our contribution to the Class of 2020
During a time when graduating seniors are typically donning gowns and tuxedos for their senior proms, pulling senior pranks, saying farewell to teachers and underclassmen ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, April 18, 2020 8:29 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Despite changes, our mission remains the same
In the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic has begun spreading across the U.S., a lot has changed. Businesses deemed non-essential have been forced to close ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, April 10, 2020 9:01 am
Business
Greater Niles Chamber offering emergency relief
NILES — As Niles area businesses rally to stay open despite decreased foot traffic due to COVID-19 social distancing mandates, relief may be available. The ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:24 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Support local business — at a distance
Commercial districts across southwest Michigan are currently peppered with orange cones marking off space for pickup lanes, red heart stickers announcing to-go food is available ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:59 am
Business
Iron Shoe working to make mass quantities as demand grows
NILES — By 3 p.m. Saturday, a line had formed outside Iron Shoe Distillery as people waited to retrieve locally made hand sanitizer. By 3:10 ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:38 am
Business
Niles businesses feed the masses in spite of downturn in business
NILES — As people across the country were sequestered to their homes last week, business owners were left to worry, “What does this mean for ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:56 am
Leader Columnists
NELDON: ‘Look for the helpers’
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:52 am
Cass County
Food pantries revise procedures amid COVID-19 outbreak
CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in Mary Tompi’s 15 years working at Helping Hands in Cassopolis, the nonprofit’s thrift store has closed its doors ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:45 am
Business
Iron Shoe Distillery to distribute homemade hand sanitizer
NILES — Friday nights, Iron Shoe Distillery is typically filled with the sound of live music and lively chatter, and the smell of hot food and ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, March 20, 2020 7:29 pm
Education
Niles schools offer meals, support to students during school shutdown
NILES — As families across Niles bunkered down in their pajamas Tuesday, educators and support staff across Niles Community Schools were hard at work. Although ...
by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:37 pm
Brandywine Education
Niles business providing meal packs during social distancing
NILES — Monday morning, Healthy Habits in downtown Niles was empty, save for employees and their children. Barstools that typically line the shake shop’s bar ...
