Jessica Sieff
Jessica Sieff: It could be worse — you could be a lumberjack
A recent survey by CareerCast.com made headlines, ironically enough, when it listed being a reporter as the fifth worst job one might have in 2012. ...
jessicasieff, Author at Leader Publications
Jessica Sieff
Jessica Sieff: Power of the (small) press
For those who think small papers and old-fashioned journalists just don’t have a place in new media, let Marilyn Hagerty serve as a lesson to ...
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9:53 pm
Jessica Sieff
Jessica Sieff: A rose for presidents past
Politics can be such a fickle thing.
by jessicasieff, Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:05 am
Movie reviews
Review: Rendezvous with romance
The holidays are tailor-made for going to the movies.
by jessicasieff, Thursday, January 5, 2012 6:59 pm
Opinion
Jessica Sieff: Merry Christmas, from this Jew to you
I love this time of year.
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:24 pm
Movie reviews
Movie review: Film loyal to first bite
Full disclosure: Yes, I have read each of Stephanie Meyer’s books in the “Twilight” series.
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:12 pm
Niles
Chef plans Niles bistro
It’s no secret the restaurant business is considered one of the riskiest. Even the greatest chefs spend days, years and months planning every detail — ...
by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:24 pm
Opinion
Jessica Sieff: We need to demand more of candidates
There’s something going around.
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:17 pm
Businesses
Chef to open Main Street bistro
It’s no secret that the restaurant business is considered one of the riskiest.
by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 13, 2011 4:41 pm
News
Home brewers craft success
SAWYER — As soon as Greenbush Brewing Co. opened its doors, it was turning a profit.
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:19 pm
Opinion
Jessica Sieff: The time has come to change
Every writer has that moment when they sit down to the blank page and they make a running list of issues they find incredibly important ...
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:08 pm
Opinion
Jessica Sieff: Practice your push-ups
It's funny ... a message will get to you one way or another.
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:43 pm
Niles Community Schools
Niles to propose teacher cuts ‘across the board’
Niles Community Schools officials reviewed what seems to be a dismal financial outlook Monday, announcing they are looking into reducing teacher salaries “across the board.”
by jessicasieff, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:17 pm
Lake Michigan College
9-11 survivor describes challenges
It was a packed room at Lake Michigan College’s Bertrand Crossings Campus Monday night as author and 9-11 survivor Michael Hingson and his guide dog, ...
by jessicasieff, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:16 pm
Brandywine Community Schools
Brandywine enrollment as expected
Brandywine Community Schools’ enrollment to receive state aid is slightly lower than desired, Supt. John Jarpe said Monday.
by jessicasieff, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:08 pm
News
A community remembers
Between two American flags, waving in the breeze on a warm Sunday afternoon, sat an I beam recovered from Ground Zero in New York City, ...
by jessicasieff, Sunday, September 11, 2011 6:26 pm
News
‘I lost four friends that day’
As the sun shone down over Riverfront Park Sunday afternoon, many were seated at benches or on the grass, others walked the trail that runs ...
by jessicasieff, Sunday, September 11, 2011 6:22 pm
Edwardsburg Public Schools
Eddies prep for new school year
Labor Day is just around the corner and that means the first day of school is not far behind.
by jessicasieff, Thursday, September 1, 2011 5:32 pm
Lakeland HealthCare
Lakeland breaks ground on ER
“There are few experiences that most of us will remember for the rest of our lives,” said Loren B. Hamel, president and CEO of Lakeland ...
by jessicasieff, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:45 pm
News
Brandywine gearing up for new school year, enrollment expected to be on the rise
For students of all ages, the first day of school is a mix of anticipation and excitement. New classrooms, new teachers and a new year ...
by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:32 pm
Niles Community Schools
Niles schools wrapping up renovation projects
For students in Niles Community Schools, the clock is ticking on summer break and with the Labor Day weekend comes the inevitable first day of ...
by jessicasieff, Monday, August 29, 2011 9:46 pm
News
Body found in Indian Lake, victim identified
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department reported that the body of a male victim who drowned in Indian Lake was recovered at approximately 9:30 a.m. Sunday. ...
by jessicasieff, Sunday, August 28, 2011 6:12 pm
Business
Baking, business and a recipe for success
When it comes to baking, Marianne Christy, has secrets of sweet success down to a science of sorts. “It starts off with ingredients,” Christy said. “If ...
by jessicasieff, Sunday, August 28, 2011 6:08 pm
Niles-Buchanan YMCA
YMCA to offer free fitness classes at Riverfront Park
When the Niles-Buchanan YMCA kicks off its third annual Day in the Park Saturday, it will host free exercise sessions open to the public from ...
by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:02 pm
french market
Last Saturday at market Sept. 3
Just a few minutes into its opening Thursday morning, there were plenty of interested shoppers at the Niles Bensidoun French Market.
