Newsletter Opinion
LASATA: Congrats to the 2019 #SWMISpirit tournament champions
The 2019 #SWMISpirit tournament has concluded, and I would like to congratulate students, parents, faculty and alumni of ...
Newsletter Opinion
GUEST COLUMN: Niles school district continues to develop
With summer just around the corner, Niles Community Schools has a number of new programs and developments underway, ...
Opinion
STAFF COLUMN: Hoppin’ down the bunny trail
I never could understand as a kid why the Easter Bunny had to be so terrifying — you know, ...
Newsletter Opinion
BAKEMAN: What it is like to be on City Council for a month
Most of my months as a City Councilmember are similar. Since I have been on the Council for ...
News
COLUMN: The more things change, the more they remain the same
Back in 1972, Virginia Strayer was asked by Joy Witwer from South Bend if she would be interested ...
Newsletter Opinion
LASATA: Easter Sunday is this weekend
This Sunday, Christians from throughout southwest Michigan and the world, including my family, will gather to celebrate the ...
Opinion
WILSON: The old man and the guardian angel
Recently, I had a tire mishap. While travelling along at an acceptable highway speed (over the speed limit, ...
Opinion
PAQUETTE: Working to better serve you
As you know, I was elected to serve you. As your State Representative, I advocate for you and ...
Opinion
SHEPARD: Does the resurrection make a difference?
In nine days, many Christians in our world will celebrate what many call Easter, and many will call ...
Opinion
LASATA: Work zone safety starts with us
With the warmer months fast approaching, the Michigan Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to be on the ...
Opinion
Powered by water: Early industry in Niles
On Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. the Niles District Library and Niles History Center are co-hosting a ...
Newsletter Opinion
FAITH COLUMN: Find fellowship in church
“Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, ...
Opinion
KUJAWA: Cass County Friend of the Court: What is abatement?
What happens to a child support order if the child ends up living with the person paying child ...
Opinion
WILSON: An education for big John
Big John Hudson burst through the front door of Sarah’s Diner, tossed his ball cap down on the ...
Newsletter Opinion
LASATA: Shift your focus to the road
You’ve likely seen it on the roads and may have even been guilty of it yourselves — distracted ...
Opinion
TYREE: Men’s suits: Are they on the endangered list?
My octogenarian aunt has spoken wistfully of one of her older relatives who had operated a boarding house ...
Newsletter Opinion
PAQUETTE: Let the sunshine in
A critical component of democracy is an open government. Currently, Michigan is one of the few states that still ...
Newsletter Opinion
GUEST COLUMN: Spring is here — and so is Passover
As we head into warmer temperatures and see the return of that big, yellow ball in the sky, ...
Opinion
WILSON: The passing of an interesting man
On March 19, at a little after 8 p.m., my dad left this neck of the woods, destined ...
Newsletter Opinion
LASATA: Michigan’s fishing season begins April 1
This is the time of year when things start happening quickly as Mother Nature awakens from her winter ...
Newsletter Opinion
PUCKET: How do you handle an enemy?
The well-known British author C. S. Lewis was asked one time, “What sets Christianity apart from all the ...
Newsletter Opinion
TYREE: Are you ready for a cashless society?
Cash is king — but here comes the guillotine.
Newsletter Opinion
PAQUETTE: Capitol update on the budget proposal
Recently the governor announced her budget proposal before a joint meeting with the House and Senate Appropriation committees. ...
