Columns
APPLEGATE: Partners in safety: A community townhall
As crises continue to play out in cities across the country, safety is a primary concern for us ...
Letters to the Editor
Goodbye to Beetle Bailey
The South Bend Tribune recently replaced my favorite cartoon strip, “Beetle Bailey,” with something less relevant, “Zits.” ...
Columns
WILSON: Malcolm and the OPIA
Malcolm James Thornwhistle (of the Downhampton Thornwhistles) was an intrepid world traveler, known for his early explorations of ...
Letters to the Editor
Township should put the brakes on LimeBikes
I read the article about LimeBikes. Here are a few thoughts.
Columns
PROOS: Training prisoners for today’s employer needs
I have put together a Senate workgroup to explore training nonviolent prisoners to prepare and serve meals at ...
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Look beyond the politics of student walkout
For 17 minutes yesterday, students across America — including some at our local schools — took a stand, ...
Letters to the Editor
Tariffs: Good idea or bad?
Recently, President Trump raised the idea of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Columns
KAUFMANN: March madness meets healthy living
Selection Sunday has passed, the first round bracket has been revealed, and the games have begun. Welcome to ...
Columns
PROOS: The 2018 #SWMISpirit tournament is underway
I am proud to once again sponsor the Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament to foster creativity and give students ...
Letters to the Editor
A thank you
On behalf of the greater Dowagiac area, the Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac would like to thank the ...
Columns
SEPIC: Berrien County prosecutor discusses school threat investigations
In recent weeks, there have been several statements by students in some of our local schools amounting to ...
Letters to the Editor
Providing clarity
There have been recent accounts of an Auditor General report citing Southwestern Michigan College for failing to enroll ...
Columns
PROOS: Boosting road funding this year by $175 million
Southwest Michigan residents are keenly aware of the difference between the condition of our roads and those of ...
Letters to the Editor
‘Minor issues’
What are the rights of a minor living as an American citizen? Debates have raged amongst Americans since ...
Columns
HARTSIG: Renovations are keeping students safer
With the recent senseless tragedy in Florida and those that have come before it, I wanted to take ...
Columns
APPLEGATE: Crisis response key to nurturing school community
As recent tragic events have demonstrated, you can never be too prepared for a crisis situation. At Niles ...
Letters to the Editor
SMC board chair provides answers for tax payers
I’m sure that taxpayers were as shocked as the college was when the Michigan Office of the Auditor ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Global warming
What if global warming ceased because we all took the misuse of fossil fuels seriously, thus resulting in ...
Columns
WILSON: Harry’s retirement job
“I found Harry the perfect retirement job.” Jimmy had finished his lactose friendly omelet (scrambled eggs) and virgin ...
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Historic natural disaster brings community together
Last Wednesday evening, one of our reporters returned to the newsroom after a jam-packed day of breaking news ...
Letters to the Editor
Legal Marijuana takes human toll
Marijuana related traffic fatalities have increased 100 percent in two states where the drug is already legalized — ...
Columns
MIDDLETON: Congress fixes the health center funding cliff
On behalf of Cassopolis Family Clinic Network, and the nation’s nearly 1,400 health centers and the 27 million ...
Columns
PROOS: Celebrating reading month throughout March
Reading is vital to a successful education and lays the foundation to a rewarding future. Learning to read ...
Columns
STRAYER: Coming soon to your front door: Political candidates!
The next 10 months are going to give political junkies, campaign veterans, disgruntled Republicans, angry Democrats and the ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Vote for the people who want to change gun laws
Wednesday, Feb. 14, brought news of yet another horrific episode in the ongoing slaughter of innocent people, including ...
