Columns
PROOS: A year in review, the year ahead
As we look back at the accomplishments of 2017, it is good to remember how far we’ve come. ...
Editorials
OUR VIEW: What’s your resolution?
It’s 2018. Whether the last 12 months have been fabulous for you, or if you simply want to ...
Columns
WILSON: All that will be, all that has been, part II
What has happened thus far: two curmudgeons, heretofore referred to as the Wizard and the demi-god, met a ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Proud history
When President Trump returned from his far Eastern tour, he said, “we should be proud of our history.” ...
Columns
APPLEGATE: Niles seniors looking to the future
With first semester coming to a close, the college application process is well underway for seniors at Niles ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: New tax law is an abomination
If you’re not angry, then you just aren’t paying attention. The recently passed Republican tax bill, which Fred ...
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Still time to recognize ‘Unsung Heroes’
For the past several weeks, countless people have stood outside department stores, voluntarily ringing bells in the freezing ...
Columns
STRAYER: Remember the woodshed when cutting taxes
I learned all I know about tax reform and tax simplification, supply side economics, trickle down economics and free ...
Columns
PROOS: How to protect yourself from holiday scammers
The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends. Although Christmas Day has passed, ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Mueller is a patriot, Trump is not
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is an honest, honorable and patriotic man. He served as a Marine Corps officer ...
Columns
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
On Sept. 21, 1897, The New York Sun published what was to become the most widely read letter ...
Columns
WILSON: All that will be, all that has been
Part I Deep within a dark and dense forest, two mystical travelers made their way along a trail ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Donations will help make Cass County a more beautiful place
Deductions for charitable giving may be affected by the proposed tax bill, which is concerning to the Cass ...
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Remembering the magic of Christmas
After a week of traveling and business meetings in the south, I returned home grumpy Sunday morning, picking ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Donations will help make Cass County a more beautiful place
Deductions for charitable giving may be affected by the proposed tax bill, which is concerning to the Cass ...
Leader Columnists
NELDON: Remembering the magic of Christmas
After a week of traveling and business meetings in the south, I returned home grumpy Sunday morning, picking ...
Columns
PROOS: A Merry Christmas to all local families
I wish everyone in Southwest Michigan a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I hope you are all ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Republicans protect Trump, betray America
The House Judiciary Committee recently heard testimony from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s ...
Columns
Dowagiac Union Schools December Starfish Story: Lincoln Clark, performing arts center technician
Lincoln Clark has served as the performing arts center technician for Dowagiac Union Schools since 2005. His talents ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Thank you for your holiday spirit
On behalf of the Papasan-Mamasan Korean Veterans Association, I would like to thank the many businesses that contributed ...
Columns
PUCKETT: Are you listening to the Christmas music?
It is amazing that every year, soon after Thanksgiving, we are barraged with almost endless Christmas music. It ...
Editorials
OUR VIEW: CPR lessons a valuable asset for Niles
Thanks to a partnership between Niles Community Schools and Lakeland Health, local students are learning a new set ...
Columns
WILSON: Arnold considers another campaign
“I think I may get back into politics.” Arnold Tobin had finished his ham and cheese omelet, took a ...
Columns
PROOS: Protecting and preserving local retirement benefits
Our local public servants work tirelessly to help make southwest Michigan and our entire state a great place ...
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Holidays bringing out the best facets of small town America
It seems that every year, you hear the same old cliches about Christmas: “It’s all about commercialism!” “Buying ...
