Leader Columnists
Long-lasting legacies
It has been a solemn couple of weeks in southwest Michigan as Edwardsburg, Niles and Dowagiac have mourned ...
Editorials
A positive sign for Dowagiac
Last week, the Dowagiac Union Schools tipped its hand on yet another project its leaders have in the ...
Columns
SWM Spirit Tournament is back!
School spirit encompasses a wide range of school activities, such as band, drama, robotics, athletics and art, and ...
Letters to the Editor
Why the difference?
In 2016, armed members of the Bundy family and supporters occupied a national wildlife refuge to protest having ...
Letters to the Editor
I have two legal questions for Fred Upton and Jackie Walorski
Dear Fred and Jackie, If Trumpcare becomes law and you voted for it and people die (as they ...
Columns
Dowagiac Union Schools March Starfish Story: Bob Symonds
Students of today are facing a future where automation is set to replace more jobs than ever before. ...
Columns
Students for re-segregation
Last month, the “Students4Justice” at the University of Michigan posted the following on its Facebook page: Hello everyone! ...
Letters to the Editor
Trump is in love with himself, not America
As a great American humorist said, “All I know is what I read in the papers.” Today, all ...
Columns
Has wisdom fled?
In the Old Testament book of Proverbs (which is the book of wisdom), chapter 14, verse 1, we ...
Letters to the Editor
Thanking some brilliant donors
I want to thank the following people, who have donated $10 to $50 to the “Light Up the Depot ...
Columns
Math Is Overrated
Math was not my favorite subject. Yes, I can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure out that repackaging ...
Leader Columnists
What is a news story?
What constitutes a news story? Why did you write about that? I hear these questions at least a ...
Letters to the Editor
Protestors are not ‘professional agitators’
Members of Congress recently returned home to town hall meetings packed with angry constituents, demanding answers for the ...
Letters to the Editor
Edwardsburg loses an icon with Boepple’s passing
Late last week, the foundations of our little town shifted. That shift was caused by the passing of ...
Columns
Amendment would protect hunting and fishing
Hunting, fishing and trapping have long been Michigan traditions. With an abundance of game animals and birds, Michigan ...
Columns
A fun place called school
In 1984, the late John Goodlad wrote a book called “A Place Called School.” He interviewed more than ...
Letters to the Editor
Republican ACA ‘replacement’ plan is a disaster
Congressional Republicans, including Rep. Fred Upton, have submitted a health care “replacement” plan that will result in the ...
Letters to the Editor
Healthcare should leave no one behind
A very powerful opinion piece was published in the March 8 edition of USA Today by Mr. Taylor J. ...
Columns
Spring into action before winter ends
Last month, I enjoyed a humorous mystery novel from the Niles District Library, called “Repo Madness,” by W. ...
Letters to the Editor
Free press is an essential element of a democracy
As an American citizen, I am very disturbed by the statements made by the president that our news ...
Columns
The Ides of March — 2017
Esquire, TFLAO, L.D., and Tom have been the closest of friends since the end of high school (also ...
Letters to the Editor
Solidarity of all faiths needed
We of the Judeo-Christian faith need to express our outrage at the detainment by immigration officials of American ...
Letters to the Editor
Upton uses tele-town hall to reach 300 people
Hello neighbors in the 6th District: Fred Upton had a tele-town hall on Tuesday Feb. 28 and I ...
Columns
E-tracking helping in battle against meth
Law enforcement officers work hard and risk their lives each day to keep us safe. This includes the ...
Editorials
New businesses bringing unique tastes to our downtown districts
One of the strengths of any city’s cuisine scene is the diversity of its offerings. In most major ...
