Editorials
A refreshing break from politics
While there is increasingly little that people on both side of the country’s political divide can agree upon, ...
Editorials
Local firefighters thrive off support of the community
For the last several months, members of the Indian Lake Fire Department have been hard at work preparing ...
Letters to the Editor
The definition of insanity
Albert Einstein said insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Some ...
Letters to the Editor
Community input needed to hash out proposed marijuana ordinance
On Feb. 23, the city is holding an open forum about the proposed medical cannabis growth and sale ...
Columns
The power of having no power
A while back, my 6-year old grandson was hanging out with me while I did whatever it was ...
Letters to the Editor
President chasing phantoms with claims of voter fraud
Mr. Trump, I understand you are going to investigate voter fraud. You claim several million votes were cast ...
Letters to the Editor
People need to ask tough questions about the new administration
This is an open letter to all citizens who are concerned about what the future holds in light ...
Columns
Public invited to Vietnam veterans tribute Feb. 24
We must never forget that America remains the beacon of liberty and hope in the world because courageous ...
Letters to the Editor
Volunteers power 78th Miss Dowagiac event
As director of the Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant, and on behalf of its executive committee, we would like ...
Letters to the Editor
Keeping up appearances
I would like to thank the downtown merchants who present attractive storefronts. Veni’s and Sentiments are some longtime ...
Letters to the Editor
Upton needs to schedule community meeting on health care
Change is coming, and women in this community want to be included in discussing issues that directly affect ...
Leader Columnists
Surviving in the ‘like me’ generation
Twenty minutes into third period, you hear giggling behind you. Because they are whispering loudly enough to prove ...
Editorials
Happy birthday, Wolverine State!
Blow out the candles — all 180 of them — and make a wish, because it is your ...
Letters to the Editor
State news briefs
Rep. Miller to serve on House Appropriations Committee LANSING — State Rep. Aaron Miller has been named to ...
Columns
The Greatest Show on Earth?
Did you see where the three-ring circus is endangered to the point of closing down? Am I speaking ...
Columns
Arnold runs the city, part II
Previously: Arnold Tobin entered Sarah’s Diner and made the announcement that he was going to be running the ...
Editorials
Inauguration offers demonstration of good, bad protesting
While the new president may argue as to whether or not the rain stopped or started as he ...
Columns
Use state budget surplus for personal income tax relief
Michigan’s economy continues to recover and create jobs, and that is great news for all southwest Michigan residents. ...
Columns
Repeal and replace bill is not the cure for Obamacare ills
The Affordable Care Act (commonly refered to as “Obamacare”) has made it possible for more than 20 million ...
Leader Columnists
Niles makes the New York Times
After a weekend of uncharacteristically warm weather and an annual ice festival that drew thousands to downtown Niles, ...
Letters to the Editor
Resist Trump’s autocratic behavior toward the press
The fourth estate is a term that positions the press as a fourth branch of government and one ...
Columns
The face of rural homelessness
How many of you have been touched by cancer in some way, as in you know someone who ...
Columns
Voters to decide if school can use sinking funds for technology, security upgrades
Dear community members, In the fall our legislators passed House Bill 4388 to expand the use of sinking ...
Columns
What can we do?
There is a deep divide — maybe as deep as at any time since the Civil War. Is ...
Columns
Arnold runs the city
PART ONE Arnold Tobin burst through the front door of Sarah’s Diner, in a manner similar to the ...
