Columns
Look at all we have here
Someone said we cannot see the “forest for the trees.”
Letters to the Editor
Time for an upgrade at Niles schools
I’m writing this letter in support of Niles Community School’s two bond proposals, which will come to a ...
Letters to the Editor
Why you should vote ‘no’ to Proposal 1
In the short amount of time that I have been able to stand researching, here is the best ...
Letters to the Editor
Vote ‘yes, yes’ on school bond
Tuesday, May 5 is just around the corner and will be here before you know it. It’s a ...
Letters to the Editor
Everyone can agree: Niles students deserve an upgrade
It is indeed rare that the two of us — me as a Democrat and my co-author of ...
Letters to the Editor
We can help our children
Our kids need our help. On May 5th we can ensure their school is safe, secure, energy efficient ...
Letters to the Editor
Bond will save taxpayers money in the long run
On May 5, 2015, voters in the Niles Community School District will face an important bond decision that ...
Columns
Sure sign of spring
Old Man Winter is losing his grip. Spring is doing her best to slip away from the frosted ...
Columns
360-degree images of Michigan tourist destinations online now
The Pure Michigan promotion program has had a direct, positive effect on boosting tourism in southwest Michigan and ...
Columns
Way to go, Chieftains!
For this Starfish story, I would like to highlight Mr. Cornelius, Mr. McCauley, Mr. Klann, Mrs. Gnodtke and ...
Columns
Student advocate gives back to students, community
“I am for the child” (CASA 2015) are words that Doug Pearson exemplifies everyday in his role as Dowagiac ...
Leader Columnists
Why the opinion page is so important
My senior year of college, I was serving as news editor when President Obama ran for re-election. Looking ...
Letters to the Editor
Thanking Upton for leadership
On behalf of more than 4,000 Borgess Health associates and providers serving southwest Michigan, we express a heartfelt ...
Leader Columnists
Field trips can lead to careers
“Where do you sit at? … I bet you print 505 million newspapers. … Do people work hard ...
Letters to the Editor
Vote ‘no’ to Proposal 1
In the short amount of time that I have been able to stand researching, here is the best ...
Columns
Arrive alive — don’t text and drive
“For all the gifts of computer technology, if its power goes unappreciated, it can hijack the brain.” This ...
Leader Columnists
Strong public voice makes democracy work
Want proof that America is still a government that is, as President Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg ...
Leader Columnists
Let’s get out and ‘Explore Michiana’
Last week, I took my first trip of the year to Lake Michigan and enjoyed my favorite pizza ...
Columns
KICK principle vs. KISS principle
When I was a young teacher, I did some football and basketball coaching. An old head football coach ...
Columns
Urging community to vote ‘yes’
On May 5, the registered voters of the Niles Community Schools will be asked to vote on two ...
Columns
Take steps to avoid IRS scams this tax season
The growth of the Internet and email has increased convenience for consumers. Unfortunately, along with that growth has ...
Columns
Hannibal King and the members of the board
The hash-slinging participants, serving food at the Shelter for Starving Artists and Underpaid Academics is an eclectic group ...
Columns
Arrive alive — don’t text and drive
“For all the gifts of computer technology, if its power goes unappreciated, it can hijack the brain.” This ...
Leader Columnists
Lets get out and ‘Explore Michiana’
Last week, I took my first trip of the year to Lake Michigan and enjoyed my favorite pizza ...
