Letters to the Editor
Thank you for a great Niles Memorial Day Parade
I want to thank Kenneth and Debby Wolf and Odas Stewart for all the work they did to ...
Columns
Reject the proposed water diversion from Lake Michigan
The Great Lakes literally define our state and play a critical role in our economy and our way ...
Editorials
Early college programs a great option for students
This is the time of the year when we receive a lot of information about area graduates, including ...
Editorials
Video project good for Dowagiac visibility
The quaint beauty and quiet majesty of the Grand Old City was captured on video Tuesday, as area ...
Columns
The great American Warrior
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” ...
Editorials
Congratulations honors graduates of 2016
While one would think the heat inside the crowded cafeteria would put a damper on things, the proud ...
Columns
Looking back at newscasts
“There’s good news tonight” this was the sign on byline of Gabriel Heatter on the “We The People” ...
Editorials
Take time to honor veterans
As we pause to remember those who have died in order to keep our country free, we ask ...
Letters to the Editor
Thank a veteran this weekend
The members of Dowagiac’s Lawrence O. Starrett Post 563 of the American Legion would like to give a ...
Columns
The future of our high school graduates
For the next several weeks, millions of high school seniors across the country will receive their diplomas and ...
Columns
Memorial Day is a time to honor fallen heroes
Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. Families will get together to grill hotdogs and hamburgers, and ...
Leader Columnists
Redesigned website all about better delivering local news
Even here at just the beginning of the 21st Century, nothing changes faster than technology. Just more than ...
Leader Columnists
There is plenty to explore in Michiana
I remember growing up and thinking, “there’s nothing to do in this town.” Today, I laugh at that ...
Letters to the Editor
Railroad has solution for River Valley Trail problem
Concerning the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail, I have written to Mr. Pagel and Donald Trump after trying to ...
Columns
An exercise option for new moms
A postpartum female has a lot to manage: caring for a new baby and recovering from childbirth, not ...
Columns
A new look at political upheaval
Big John Hudson burst through the front door of the diner, tossed his ball cap down on the ...
Columns
Hot cars, pets do not mix
Continuing from last week’s article about kids left in hot cars, I wish to discuss leaving pets in ...
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for the wonderful experience in the U.S.
My name is Alex Dietze and I am a high school exchange student from Germany. I came to ...
Editorials
Celebrate Memorial Day locally
While the upcoming long weekend is sure to be filled with cookouts, trips to the lake or creek ...
Columns
Starfish Story: Sister Lakes lunch aides Madge Merrill and Cindy Checkley
I would like you to meet Mrs. Madge Merrill, and Mrs. Cindy Checkley, lunch aides at Sister Lakes ...
Editorials
Sister Lakes Brewing will be a great asset to Dowagiac area
With warmer temperatures making their way to southwest Michigan this week, it won’t be long before summer vacationers ...
Editorials
Recent fire demonstrates importance of cooperation
A fiery inferno engulfed a Wayne Township house last week, destroying the residence in the process. Thankfully, the ...
Columns
Remembering a newspaper tradition
This week we are off in another direction. A little variety never hurt anyone.
Columns
Time is expiring for America
As I grow older, I find myself increasingly out of step with American society. People who have read ...
Letters to the Editor
Why is Berrien County euthanizing so many animals?
For many months I have been following the meetings and public discussion regarding Berrien County Animal Control. In ...
