Columns
Tele-town hall meeting hosts 1,877 participants
More than 1,800 Southwest Michigan residents were able to share with me their priorities for the future during ...
Leader Columnists
A fond farewell
For those of you who read the paper on a regular basis, you might have noticed that my ...
Editorials
Help community solve drug issues
Like any other region of the country, Cass County finds itself amidst an ongoing battle against drug and ...
Editorials
A great celebration of our local heritage
There was hardly an empty seat in the pavilion Saturday afternoon, as hundreds packed the benches inside the ...
Columns
A presidential stop in Dowagiac
Every four years, we go through a Presidential election cycle and we get tired of the negative advertising ...
Columns
Collecting has changed over the years
Maintaining a collection can be a relaxing activity that counteracts the stress of life, while providing a purposeful ...
Columns
Big back-to-school changes make for positive future at Niles schools
With every new school year comes the anticipation of a fresh start. Students, staff and parents alike are ...
Leader Columnists
Remember to help your neighbor
This morning, you likely started your day with a cup of coffee or tea. If you’ve got young ...
Columns
Remembering heroes lost on 9/11
Fifteen years ago, on Sept. 11, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our history. ...
Brandywine Education
Belonging here, and being here every day
It’s back to school time! For 59 years, I’ve looked forward to the first day of school. Twelve ...
Editorials
Safety enhancements necessary at area county courthouses
In the wake of the tragic Berrien County courthouse shooting, many across the state began reevaluating just how ...
Columns
A good time to celebrate family
I’ll bet you didn’t know that August is designated as National Family Reunion month.
Columns
Cassopolis has public art too
Art in a city or village gives residents and visitors a good sense about themselves and the people ...
Columns
Look out for scammers using cloned state phone numbers
Scam artists are becoming more bold and clever in disguising their fraudulent activity and are increasingly targeting vulnerable ...
Education
Full stomachs, full minds
As we prepare to dive back into the 2016-17 school year, our goal at Niles Community Schools remains ...
Leader Columnists
American freedoms protect all speech — even when ridiculous
Want a perfect definition of irony? Look no further than NFL football player Colin Kaepernick protesting the national ...
Leader Columnists
Goodbye summer, hello football
As summer draws to a close and we wave goodbye to beach days and suntans, some may be ...
Columns
Sheltered conversations
The Saint Mia Farrow Shelter for Starving Artists and Underemployed Academics is an organization dedicated to the advancement ...
Letters to the Editor
A vote for Nick Shelton for Niles mayor
I have been friends with Nick for almost 20 years.
Columns
How I spent my summer vacation
In the spirit of back-to-school, I wish to report on my trip to Isle Royale National Park. This ...
Columns
Liar! Liar! Pantsuit on fire!
Political experts will tell you that the presidential campaign doesn’t really begin until after Labor Day and for ...
Columns
The trick is to ask the right question
Big John Hudson bounced through the front door of Sarah’s diner, tossed his ball cap down on the ...
Leader Columnists
Why do you — or don’t you — read the newspaper?
From the largest multi-billion dollar corporation to the smallest mom-and-pop store, one principle holds true: Management of resources ...
Leader Columnists
Lessons learned from identity theft
At my college orientation, one of the sessions I attended was all about managing your money. The speaker ...
Editorials
Amnesty Day program a win-win
The Cass County Friend of the Court office will offer a unique way for parents behind on child ...
