Leader Columnists
The point we’re missing with the Charlie Hebdo tragedy
Last week, journalists all over the world were united by a tragedy when 12 of their own were ...
Columns
Are you asking the right questions?
Does this sound suspicious to you? Was there a kidnapping or human trafficking issue happening?
Columns
Setting our priorities for 2015
We accomplished much over the last four years to reenergize Michigan, and we can make 2015 a year ...
Columns
The Amazing Sandbox
In a crooked corner of the largest backyard, in the most middle-sized town, at the Center of the ...
Columns
Letting go … Auld Lang Syne
“Auld Lang Syne” is an extremely old Scottish song first written down in the 1700s and associated ...
Columns
What should Edwardsburg drop on New Year’s Eve?
For many years staying up to watch the ball drop in Times Square, New York on New Year’s ...
Columns
Education is not all about taking tests
High school principals in Michigan have expressed concerns about the amount of testing time the State of Michigan ...
Columns
Looking back at the successes of 2014: Supporting education and job creation
With the New Year upon us, we reflect upon the year that was. The achievements made in 2014 ...
Columns
What a great place Dowagiac is
Although I am reminded of what a great place Dowagiac is several times throughout the year I am ...
Leader Columnists
Here’s to a happier 2015
A week into 2015, I have finally come up with a resolution for the new year. I spent a ...
Columns
Conventional wisdom and common sense
“I need some unconventional wisdom!” Big John Hudson clamored, as he lurched in through the front door of the ...
Leader Columnists
Freedoms pave way to informed public
Historically, the best manuscripts or writings — those we consider classics like The Bible or the works of ...
Columns
Three reasons why I can’t (completely) hate winter
With the holidays over and grass still showing, part of me wishes I were more upset. I remember ...
Leader Columnists
‘Quality or quantity’ can be heartwrenching decision
The skinny, onyx-black cat showed up on my parents’ front porch out of nowhere, basically just appearing one ...
Columns
‘Cold is cool’ offers free ice skating for Michigan fourth and fifth graders
Let’s help keep our children healthy and get them excited about being active in Michigan’s winter wonderland. Fourth ...
Letters to the Editor
Dress code could stand to be strengthened in schools
I would like to address a response to “The Dress Code Dilemma” opinion letter by Morgan Bonomo printed ...
Columns
Freedom of speech and religious expression
Last week, two religious scenes were placed on the capital lawn in Lansing to celebrate the holiday season. ...
Columns
My New Year’s resolutions
Terrible things have happened to me. Terrible, terrible, over-powering, will-sapping, awful, terrible things. Terrible things, such as fudge, ...
Columns
We’re all blessed by the Salvation Army
As a member of the Berrien Springs-Eau Claire Rotary Club, I became a volunteer bell ringer for the ...
Leader Columnists
New year brings new changes
As with any type of business, Leader Publications continuously looks for ways to better serve its customers. We ...
Columns
The answer walked among us
They say ignorance is bliss, but is it? There are some things we are better off never knowing, ...
Columns
Wishing southwest Michigan a very Merry Christmas
The holiday season is upon us, and I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and happy New ...
Columns
Learn first aid for your pets, too
This is the last article for 2014 and that means the last Do 1 Thing tip. It has ...
Leader Columnists
True ‘reason for season’ is found in the Bible
Our national media keeps telling us that we are facing a “War on Christmas” by those wanting to ...
Columns
Christmas shopping at the diner
The morning of the day before Christmas found the usual breakfast crowd gathering at the diner. Sarah met ...
