Letters to the Editor
A pleasure to see show come to life
I recently had the pleasure of going to Dowagiac to see the Beckwith Theatre Company premiere a play I ...
Editorials
Changes to animal euthanization practices treat symptoms, not cause
This week, Cass County Animal Control Director Michael Grice announced that, by Jan. 1 of 2016 or sooner, ...
Columns
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
One of September’s themes is suicide prevention and awareness. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for ...
Columns
What classrooms look like
Next Tuesday, Sept. 8, thousands of students in Michigan, from kindergarten up through universities, will go back to ...
Letters to the Editor
Iran nuclear agreement ‘as good as it gets’
It is our opinion that the nuclear agreement with Iran relative to nuclear weapons is “as good as ...
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for the support
Thank you to all of you who helped us at our sixth annual golf outing fundraiser. We want ...
Columns
Long range planning and short-term solutions
The Shelter for Starving Artists and Underpaid Academics is a hotbed of warm mattresses and non-strategic long range ...
Columns
Senate working on next generation energy policy
Regulatory actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and challenges to the EPA’s latest action have injected ...
Letters to the Editor
Niles fire chief displays honesty, integrity
I have been living in Niles for more than 28 years, and I have been involved with multiple ...
Leader Columnists
Library worthy of state recognition
In my book, the Niles District Library embodies excellence.
Leader Columnists
Kick of fall with ‘The Kickoff’
Last week, southwest Michigan got a taste of fall.
Editorials
Ferry Street Resource Center offers new support group
Although many people might not be aware of it, there is a place in Niles dedicated to improving ...
Editorials
9/11 tribute a beautiful display of patriotism
In just a little more than a week, Americans will mourn the 14th anniversary of one of the ...
Editorials
Fun, charity make winning combination
While the evening was ostensibly focused on the movie being projected on the giant LED screen right beside ...
Editorials
Recent bird release an example for others to follow
With the support of a handful of dedicated men and women, a species of popular game birds may ...
Editorials
Drug abuse conference a step in the right direction
Drug addiction can affect people from all walks of life — rich or poor, young or old, educated ...
Editorials
Tragedy makes us appreciate those who serve the public
Wednesday’s tragic on-air shooting in Roanoke, Virginia, that took the lives of two television journalists is yet another ...
Columns
Follow these bus safety tips this school year
Students, parents, citizens, it’s that time of year again when big yellow buses will be out and about ...
Editorials
City’s continued grant applications shows commitment to community
This week, the Niles City Council approved another grant to help fund the removal of the Pucker Street ...
Columns
Berrien County Youth Fair turns 70
For six days straight, 12 hours a day, in Booth 16 in Commercial Building No. 37, I celebrated ...
Columns
Big John and another break-up
“My girlfriend just broke up with me,” lamented Big John Hudson as he nonchalantly strolled into the diner ...
Editorials
City’s commitment to aesthetics good for local economy, tourism
As the city continues its dedication to the overall look of its community, we have been reminded of ...
Letters to the Editor
Come see the show
Sunday we spent a wonderful two hours at the Beckwith Theatre enjoying their most recent production, “Nantucket Sleighride.” ...
Leader Columnists
A new taste of agriculture
The Berrien County Youth Fair is known for showcasing the region’s agriculture through its animal competitions that hundreds ...
