Opinion
ARSENEAU: The Eli Ford Dam, a Niles legacy
Like so many cities, Niles was built on water power. The swift waters of the St. Joseph and ...
Opinion
PUCKETT: God is not dead
The virus rages, fear stalks, people quiver, but God has not moved. You may ask, “Why is God ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get to know Amy East
The majority (about 70 percent) of registered voters in Michigan’s 59th House District (covers all of St. Joseph ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote absentee for the Nov. 3 election
Vote absentee for the Nov. 3 election and don’t use the mail! If you get a ballot in ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The decision of the MHSAA for 2020
It’s unfortunate that the Michigan High School Athletic Association has become the lightning rod for anger following its ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elect Julie Dye to the Cass County Board of Commissioners
Julie Dye, who is running for the Cass County Board of Commissioners, District One, has a unique distinction: ...
Opinion
WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part eight: Natchez, above and below
Late afternoon had arrived — and so had I. The 444-mile long Natchez Trace was behind me and ...
Newsletter Opinion
NELDON: Leader launches digital subscription campaign
This week, our digital readers — especially those who visit often — may have seen a pop-up ad ...
Newsletter Opinion
RIDINGS: A community with no local newspaper? That’s bad news
What would my town be without a newspaper? If you haven’t asked yourself that question, perhaps it is ...
Opinion
KAUFMANN: Just add soap, water or ‘a serious scrub’
If we are feeling a little (or a lot) out of control of our lives right now, perhaps ...
Newsletter Opinion
HAVLICEK: Be prepared for compliance inspections
The state of Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced the launch of a new enforcement effort ...
Newsletter Opinion
WILSON: Wandurlust 2020 tour part seven: Birthplace of a King
On the morning of the third day of the Tour, I bid Miss Monetta’s Cottage a fond farewell ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Our future depends on our votes
Several weeks ago, our president said that the U.S. Postal Service is a joke. Well, I am not ...
Opinion
LUNDBERG: A student’s opinion on how to reopen schools safely
When I heard schools in Michigan would be closed for one month due to COVID-19, I knew it ...
Opinion
MATHEWS: Tips for virtual referee hearings
The COVID-19 pandemic has required many organizations to rethink how they offer services. The Cass County Friend of ...
Opinion
NELDON: Remembering a Michiana legend
Like many from this region, I grew up viewing Regis Philbin as an icon. When I was very ...
Newsletter Opinion
WILSON: Wanderlust 2020 tour part six: Welcome to Miss Monetta’s Cottage
The best parts of my “tours” are that I usually have no idea where I am going, what ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Join in voting for Larry Walton
On Aug. 4, each one of us have the opportunity to elect individual to represent us, and I ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cast your vote on Aug. 4 for Larry Walton
Larry Walton’s campaign brochure says his experience and involvement in our community have uniquely prepared him to be ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support Larry Walton for the 59th District State Representative
As we embark on a very important election year, we encourage you to consider supporting Larry Walton for ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Consider visiting the shelter before purchasing an animal
Thank you for the informative article about the continued good work Ron Butts is doing as animal control ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote with conviction
As a Democrat, I never really dug into the candidates I voted for. This political season is different ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Jack Coleman for 59th District Representative
I have known Jack Coleman now for the last year. I became acquainted with him upon his announcing ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Walton for State Rep.
I am writing to endorse Larry Walton for the 59th District State Representative in Michigan. I express this ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Walton Right Choice for State Representative
For the past several decades, we in the 59th District have been blessed with effective and successful state ...
