Columns
Cardinal Charlie: ‘Waltons’ just as good the second time around
A few weeks ago after awakening from one of this old codger Charlie’s afternoon nap, he was channel ...
Columns
Sen. John Proos: Look out for senior scams; report suspected fraud
As the baby boomers retire and our seniors become a larger segment of our society, they are becoming ...
Columns
Jack Strayer: Mid-county’s magical memory-making machine
The just-ended 67th Annual Berrien County Youth Fair was a real memory-making machine.
Columns
William Crandell: Social Security at 77
Social Security turned 77 this week and it is still going strong.
Columns
American Heritage: The early life of George Washington
“Let your recreations be manful, not sinful.” (George Washington, age 15)
Letters to the Editor
The nationalization of Berrien County, all municipalities
I would be willing to bet just about anyone who attends a local village, township, city or county ...
Columns
Michael Bennett: Leader works on community impact
Leader Publications was awarded the “Business Volunteer of the Year” last week by Niles DDA Main Street.
Editorials
Wagel wrong in objecting election recount
It’s understandable that Robert Wagel wants to hold onto his seat as Cass County commissioner.
Berrien County
Niles library heads into fall season
Until the end of September, patrons can have most or all of their fines and fees eliminated simply ...
Columns
Edwardsburg 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, the year was 1952. What was Edwardsburg like in those days? From copies of ...
Letters to the Editor
Paul Ryan, the adult candidate
On Saturday, Mitt Romney announced that his vice president running mate would be Paul Ryan.
Columns
Stephanie Salisbury: Don’t get caught up in the heat of the moment
In the heat of the moment, we can say awful, terrible things to people we care about deeply. ...
Columns
Jessica Sieff: You might say I’m a dreamer
Something occurred to me as I was watching the closing ceremony of the summer Olympic games.
Columns
American Heritage: A profile of the first president
Having taken a look at a few of the battles in the Revolutionary War, I will now take ...
Columns
William Crandell: 25 by 2025
For four years, I lived beside Lake Superior in Marquette — one of the most pristine areas in ...
Columns
Rep. Sharon Tyler: Peace of mind at the pump
Have you ever stood at the gas pump and wondered why some prices are printed larger, some are ...
Editorials
Any Berrien County campus should be centrally located
Berrien County is evaluating an array of options to address infrastructure needs of animal control and the health ...
Columns
Sen. John Proos: Checking for riptides could save your life
Following record-high temperatures in July, many southwest Michigan families are heading to the beach or to the local ...
Letters to the Editor
Honor ADA by asking: are we accessible?
July 26 marked the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation for ...
Columns
Cardinal Charlie: Dowagiac had a 12-piece orchestra in 1917
Our high school has a modern agricultural department and we were about to erect a wireless when this ...
Letters to the Editor
VBCRC grateful for support
On behalf of both myself, and the Board of County Road Commissioners, I wish to thank all ...
Letters to the Editor
Student success should guide all school improvement decisions
Some thoughts about the school vote.
Editorials
Don’t shoot the messenger
A highly unusual and confusing piece of action taken by the Michigan legislature in 2006 made a law ...
Columns
Michael Bennett: Budgeting goes hand in hand with content plan
I’m back from a fantastic weeklong vacation visiting with my family back east, and have immediately been engulfed ...
Columns
Dear John/Henderson Hill
How did Henderson Hill get its name? — Jan Personette, Niles Your Dear John question last Friday ...
