Letters to the Editor
A unique perspective on Parkinson’s disease
Like most family members who have a loved one who is living with Parkinson’s, our hearts sank when ...
Leader Columnists
There is a lot to be learned from the Stewart accident
There are plenty of lessons we can take away from what happened with Tony Stewart 10 days ago. ...
Columns
Nifty Fifties on display at museum next month
For the past few weeks I have been writing about the 1950s, things that I remember from my ...
Editorials
Let cooler heads prevail in sewer dispute
The constant bickering between the Ontwa Township Board and residents over the sewer project really needs to stop.
Columns
Recognizing good works and hearts
A couple of weeks ago, a gentleman I hadn’t met walked into my store and said he had ...
Letters to the Editor
What happened at Steve’s Run?
Steve’s Run, oh where was Ron Gunn when we needed him. The race was a fiasco. The college ...
Leader Columnists
Fresh perspective offers new ways to showcase the region
The old cliché is that “you can’t go home again.” While that may be true in some cases, ...
Columns
Jimmy meets the hash slingers
Jimmy, being the eternal pessimist that he is, heard the “calling” for helping out at the shelter run ...
Columns
How to practice safe bicycling
On Aug. 6, 2014, I held the last Bicycle Safety and Law Forum before the official opening of ...
Leader Columnists
Strength is in numbers
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about strength. If you think about the strongest people you know, you’ll ...
Leader Columnists
Golf will go on without Tiger Woods
The golf world got a look at what life will be like without Tiger Woods this past weekend. ...
Columns
The test of a teacher
In more than 40 years as an educator, I’ve met very few individuals who enjoy taking a test.
Leader Columnists
Now election season really starts
The August primary has come and gone but election season — and the responsibility to be engaged citizens ...
Leader Columnists
New challenges offer new perspectives
Most journalists will tell you that there is no better way to get acquainted with a community than ...
Columns
What to do in case of a dog attack
I had a question concerning self-defense in the case of a dog attack.
Columns
An introduction to Mort
The big, round table, placed prominently in the center of the diner, has a revolving breakfast reservation list.
Leader Columnists
Time to rethink NFL’s Hall of Fame, Pro Bowl games
The unofficial start to the National Football League season saw the New York Giants defeat the Buffalo Bills ...
Columns
Cool weather means hot cocoa
When the weather turns a little cooler my thoughts turn to sweaters, soups and drinks.
Editorials
It is time to exercise your right to vote
It is once again time to get out and cast your vote. Michigan will hold its primary election ...
Leader Columnists
The perfect fit for an eternal optimist
It has taken me almost 40 years to find the civic organization I may have been born to ...
Columns
The happiness effect, and how to find it
According to an article in “Social Science and Medicine,” a large study of American adults done by the ...
Columns
Are there any leaders in Congress?
On July 31, the House of Representatives will hold its last session until Sept. 8. In September, the ...
Columns
What if every day was Saturday?
Harrison Winkle retired from the plant a few years back. His 36-year career at the factory came to ...
Leader Columnists
Where has summer gone?
Three weeks from now, high school sports teams will begin preparation for its fall season. In 20 days, ...
Editorials
It’s all about family at the county fair
For the 163rd year, the Cass County Fair will offer up entertainment for the entire family beginning Sunday.
