Columns
Courting the solution to no room at the inn
Oftentimes, necessity is the mother of invention.
Columns
Former kitchen staple was in every home
In the 1950s nearly every home in the United States had one of these in their kitchen.
Leader Columnists
Visit Leader staff at Summer in the City
The streets of downtown Dowagiac are fixing to heat up with more excitement and activity than any other ...
Leader Columnists
Ideological, political discussion can still be civil
If you had any doubt that it is political season all you have to do is pick up ...
Columns
Class of 1969 celebrates 45 years
Just six weeks before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, 420 members of the Niles Senior High School ...
Columns
Another breakfast and Arnold’s political campaign
“I blame the Republicrats.” Big John burst into the diner and slapped his ball cap down on the ...
Columns
Cracking down on distracted driving
Children ages 5-7 and 8-12 in Cassopolis and Dowagiac, we are coming to your town with Radkids. My ...
Columns
Hairstyle trends in the 1950s
The 1950s had a great influence on fashion and hairstyles. Very short cropped hairstyles for women took over ...
Letters to the Editor
In support of Rathburn
Elect an honest and friendly man for the 59th District House of Representatives.
Letters to the Editor
Vote to oppose tax increases
Democratic candidates Dr. Eric Lester (State Rep., 79th district) and Bette Pierman (State Sen., 21st District) are committed ...
Letters to the Editor
Why I don’t vote
I am amazed that in most elections in Niles the turnout is less than 250 voters in each ...
Leader Columnists
Fun for all at county fairs
Over the years I have seen, indisputably, that county fairs change lives.
Columns
Big John’s mother lost the cow
“Cow?” Arnold Tobin barely looked up as he inhaled a full order of biscuits and gravy. “You’ve got ...
Leader Columnists
Fitch Camp a local treat for kids
On Wednesday afternoon, I finally had a chance to step foot on a piece of property near and ...
Leader Columnists
Time to control the decline in athletic participation
Each year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association provides participation figures from the previous year. For the past ...
Columns
Depression can be treated
Depression is an illness that can affect anyone regardless of race, age, gender, culture and social class.
Letters to the Editor
Office manager says Bippus has background to be good state rep.
After working for John Bippus as his office manager for the last 19-plus years, I am excited that ...
Letters to the Editor
John Bippus is a breath of fresh air
As we all consider the leadership of the 59th Congressional District, I recommend John Bippus.
Letters to the Editor
Blame game needs to stop and act on crisis along border
As I understand it, the Congress and the President have the authority to call out the National Guard ...
Columns
Potato chips were invented by accident
I’ll bet you didn’t know that the potato chip was invented 161 years ago in 1853.
Leader Columnists
Newspapers have changed; importance has not
When Gov. Rick Snyder recently declared July was Community Paper Month in Michigan, he chose a powerful quote ...
Editorials
Meet the candidates
In an effort to remain as fair and balanced as possible, newspapers at Leader Publications (Niles Daily Star, ...
