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NELDON: Never too old to believe in Christmas magic
When I was 10 years old, my fourth-grade teacher informed our class that Santa Claus wasn’t real. You ...
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LASATA: Southwest Michigan a top-rated destination
Southwest Michigan residents don’t need a reminder about how beautiful our part of the world is, but it ...
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CULTON: Drive safe this winter
It seems as though winter is finally here. Despite an ugly storm in mid-November, our winter has been ...
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FLAGEL: I am grateful for my city of Niles
Justin Flagel is a citizen of Niles, he can be reached at justin.flagel@gmail.com for any questions. I grew up ...
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KAUFMANN: Finding the peace and joy
Chrissie Kaufmann is a group fitness instructor at the YMCA of Southwest Michigan. For many of us, the peace ...
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VANDENHEEDE: I would like to introduce myself
Dan Vandenheede is a Niles city council member, he can be contacted by email, djvandenheede@gmail.com or by phone, (269) ...
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MCKEE: How is child support enforced when the payer doesn’t pay?
April McKee is the deputy Friend of the Court enforcement caseworker. When most people think about child support enforcement, ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Question of intent
The basic tenets of the Christian religion and many of the other major religions of the world are ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make your voices heard
I have an admission to make. I drove 1,000 miles (round trip) to our cabin in deepest, darkest ...
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WILSON: A chronological tale of Graham Nathaniel McLeish
Graham Nathaniel McLeish was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Mary McLeish and an unidentified sailing scallywag — a ...
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NELDON: Continue to shop local with 12 Days of Crafters
Like a huge portion of our community, I spent this Small Business Saturday frequenting local businesses. I started ...
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Letters to Santa — Dec. 3
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Collin Wylie. I’m 4 years old and I’m in preschool. I live ...
Opinion
LASATA: Is automatic criminal expungement a solution in search of a problem?
Michigan, like most other states, has a criminal expungement process that allows a person to petition the court ...
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CULTON: I’m ready for the Christmas season
Thanksgiving is now almost a full-week into the rearview mirror, and you know what that means — it’s ...
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WILSON: I am not a cat person
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LASATA: Let’s end surprise medical bills
The health care system in our country can often be confusing. When people have a medical issue, many ...
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CULTON: Adoption Day celebrates joy in the courtroom
Tuesday afternoon, I had the pleasure of sitting in on one of Cass County’s most joyful traditions: Adoption ...
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Leader Publications team expresses gratitude
I am grateful for a tradition that encourages us to count our blessings — something I think we ...
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APPLEGATE: Niles Community Schools appreciates local charities
With the holidays on the horizon, I am humbled and grateful to many community organizations who have reached ...
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PAWLOSKI: Celebrating two anniversaries
Ric Pawloski is the executive director of the Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles. He can be reached at ...
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WILSON: Everyone agrees with Jimmy
All of the usual suspects sat around the large oak table, occupying the center of Sarah’s Diner. The ...
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NELDON: Optimists remind me to look to the bright side
I had strung together what seemed like a full week of Mondays by the time I walked into the ...
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why did Gov. Whitmer use her veto authority and shift 2020 budget funds?
Why did Gov. Whitmer use her veto authority and shift 2020 budget funds? During this past summer, the ...
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CULTON: We want your letters to Santa
Growing up, my family was never the most festive family on the block. For Christmas, we never hung ...
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LASATA: Let’s work together to resolve budget mess
Last month the governor cut almost $1 billion from the state’s new budget through 147 line-item vetoes and ...
