Columns
Rev. Dan Puckett: How big is your faith in God?
The children’s Sunday school song declares, “My God is so big!” But how big and powerful is our ...
Columns
William Crandell: GOP blocks way for Common Core Standards
Recently the Michigan State Legislature passed a state budget that doesn’t include funding allowing for the Common Core ...
Columns
John Proos: Finished state budget focuses on roads, schools
For the third consecutive year, Michigan has passed a balanced, fiscally responsible budget before July that supports vital ...
Columns
Michael Bennett: Tickets to sell, new technology and online galleries
A combination of my move, last week’s Exposing Greatness Expo and the other items spilling off my ...
Columns
Trooper Rob: Bicyclists must obey vehicle rules of the road
Although I have written about bicycle laws many times before, questions are still being asked about proper procedures.
Columns
Dr. David M. Mathews: Fall registration underway at SMC
According to astronomers, summer officially begins June 21.
Columns
Nancy Wiersma: Plain catbird carries colorful tunes
While sitting in my garden, taking a much-needed break, I heard a catbird singing its variety of tunes, ...
Columns
Lindsey Cloutier: Dad’s last trip to the family cottage
My stepfather told my sister and I many times in the last several years that when he passed ...
Columns
Catching up with original Round Oak ‘piano man’
Writing about Round Oak Restaurant put me in touch with people I haven’t talked to in many a ...
Editorials
Emergency plan worked well
Except for the tragic loss of a boy on the cusp of 14 who eluded those who wished ...
Columns
Cardinal Charlie: yearbook name changed annually
Until 1919, yearbook name changed annually When I read the Dear John article where Dave Thomas had questions ...
Columns
William Crandell: Proposed teacher laws disturbing
Last Wednesday the Michigan State House Education Committee passed out a bill that would make performance the key ...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Ballard staff thanks PTO
The staff at Ballard Elementary School would like to take this opportunity to thank our PTO.
Columns
Stephanie Salisbury: Exchange entitlement for overwhelming joy
For every one of us, there are tens of thousands of people who don’t have the opportunities we ...
Columns
John Proos: Closing loophole in safety seat law protects kids
Michigan’s child car safety seat law was enacted to ensure the safety of every child.
Columns
Cardinal Charlie: Scooping soot with a spoon
After seeing a heading in one of my papers the other day, “Spring cleaning,” it brought this 83-year-old ...
Editorials
Our view: Support summer festivals
We are lucky enough to live in a city that puts on some pretty cool and unique festivals ...
Columns
Medicaid expansion in Michigan good
Imagine having to choose between seeking health care services, purchasing food to eat or paying for shelter. That’s ...
Letters to the Editor
Voters will have the last laugh
To the editor: I wonder what about a democracy being based upon “the will of the people” that ...
Letters to the Editor
Salvation Army needs volunteers
To the editor: One December morning, I — like many volunteers across the U.S. — spent part of ...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Hospice services provide peace, comfort
To the editor: Gov. Rick Snyder has recognized the importance of hospice and palliative care providers in the ...
Columns
Cardinal Charlie recalls fire alarm boxes
I’m sure there are a few people around who remember that little old man, “Nicey Day Joe,” and ...
Editorials
Playing it forward
It feels like after a few starts and stalls through the years, a Dowagiac alumni band might take ...
