Opinion
PROOS: Remembering the lives lost on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our history — yet ...
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STRAYER: Minding your manners at political debates
“Speaking from Experience” is the official tagline of my monthly column because I frequently draw from my career ...
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WILSON: The purpose of round abouts
Big John Hudson slunk through the front door of Sarah’s diner, slapped his ball cap down on the ...
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OPINION: School lunch bell signals another round in fight
It’s back-to-school week for millions of American children, which means it’s time to debate the federal government’s role ...
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PROOS: It’s hard to beat autumn in pure Michigan
As our warm summer breezes change to cool weather ahead, autumn in Michigan is spectacular.
Columns
Niles students, teachers prepare for a successful school year
With the first day of school for Niles Community Schools quickly approaching, we look forward to welcoming new ...
Opinion
Great start for local teams
The first weekend of high school football provided some eye-opening results for the teams of Leader Publications’ coverage ...
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KUJAWA: Financial case management in the child support program
I have worked in the Friend of the Court Office for 26 years and have seen many changes ...
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JOHNSON: A living legacy through organ donation
Evan Kimball of West Branch was a freshman at Aquinas College and 18 years old with his life ...
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Standing up for the Barron Lake community
Howard Township is fortunate to have a Barron Lake community that works to maintain the area’s beauty. But ...
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GUEST COLUMN: Making midnight memories
Born in 1955, I grew up during the Space Race of the ‘60s. That era had great influence ...
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PROOS: Enjoy your local farmers market
Michigan’s food and agriculture industry contributes over $100 billion annually to the state’s economy and employs more than ...
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GUEST COLUMN: A time to be proud
If ever there was a time to be proud to be from Niles, it was Friday night, Aug. ...
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Looking forward to this season
The first full week of high school sports is finally here. We have a sneak preview of fall ...
Opinion
PUCKETT: God is more yes than no
The popular misconception is that God has such a small playing field that almost everything we might want ...
Columns
WILSON: The Romance of Tommy Jones
Conversation around the big, round table in Sarah’s Diner rumbled to a stop as the currently sitting members ...
Opinion
LETTER: Elections end, movements endure
After a grueling 15 months of campaigning, Team Benac came up short for the Democratic nomination for the ...
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PROOS: Getting ready for kids to head back to school
It’s hard to believe, but summer vacation is nearly over and another school year is about to start. ...
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LETTER: How it should be
I just attended my 50th class reunion, Niles High School class of 1968, and I was overwhelmed by my ...
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LETTER: Disappointed in the failed millage
Like so many others, I was so very disappointed that the recent Dowagiac District Library millage failed to ...
Opinion
GEEGAN-MIDDLETON: Celebrating National Health Center Week
Federally qualified health centers, also known as community health centers, serve more than 27 million people throughout the ...
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KAUFMANN: Recognize and reduce stress for better health
We all experience stress sometimes. Stress happens when life demands something beyond our ordinary routine.
Opinion
WILSON: The flip of a coin: Part 10
Morning arrived and it was time to toss my trusty 1990 quarter into the air and determine my ...
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COLUMN: Wearing out longevity’s welcome
Boy, are Americans getting old. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age – the age at ...
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PROOS: Be alert for phone, text message scams
Scam artists are becoming bolder in their demands and cleverer in disguising who they are.
