Letters to the Editor
Thanks to those who made Snow Ball possible
The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac would like to thank the following businesses and people who helped make ...
Letters to the Editor
Soup Luncheon enjoys another successful year
The ladies of Xi Delta Mu would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped ...
Editorials
Questioning your sobriety? Don’t get behind the wheel.
One decision. One quick, fleeting moment. One drink too many.
Editorials
Questioning your sobriety? Don’t get behind the wheel.
One decision. One quick, fleeting moment. One drink too many. That’s how much it takes to take a ...
Editorials
College continuing to go above and beyond for students
The confines of the Fred L. Mathews Conference Center were packed to the brim with employers and job ...
Leader Columnists
Rotary makes a difference locally, globally
Your lungs burn like they are filled with battery acid from each gasping breath. Your legs ache as ...
Leader Columnists
Bobcats resolving some unfinished business this season
When Tipoff, our winter sports magazine published early last winter, the Brandywine cover read: “Unfinished business: Bobcats, Lady ...
Columns
Remember bicycle safety as you hit the road this spring
Possibly, spring has arrived, which means the bicycles and motorcycles will be dusted off and out on the ...
Columns
Building good fences
The Shelter for Starving Artists and Underpaid Academics provides a reasonably clean bed, a seasonally dry roof, and ...
Columns
As easy as 3-2-1
We recently completed an eight-week fitness challenge at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA called the “3-2-1 Fitness Challenge.” All members ...
Editorials
Area Easter egg hunts give kids a great chance to experience spring
As with the return of songbirds and melting of the snow, the littering of tiny plastic eggs scattered ...
Columns
Good Samaritan bill puts lives over lawsuits
We have all heard of the tragic stories of children overheating because they were left in the back ...
Columns
Trump versus Clinton?
On 8 March, Michigan voted for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Having just written that, I feel like ...
Editorials
Student theater great experience for cast, crew and audience
As students at Dowagiac Union Schools take the stage for their spring musical, “Mary Poppins,” we want to ...
Columns
Dowagiac Starfish Story: software specialist’s work ties school with community
Many of you support Dowagiac Union Schools on a daily basis. For some it is through volunteering; others ...
Editorials
Dodd Park accessibility plan a great investment for state
Last week, state legislators approved a grant to improve the accessibility of Arthur Dodd Park. The state grant, ...
Editorials
Higher turnout for primary good to see, but still not enough
Last week, voters in Berrien and Cass counties were among the 2.5 million Michigan residents who hit the ...
Columns
Is too much window tint against the law?
How much window tint can I have on my windows? — Madison, of Niles Madison, now that summer ...
Columns
Nuclear storage site shouldn’t be located on Lake Michigan
Much of the nation’s power is provided by safe and reliable nuclear energy. American nuclear power can be ...
Columns
Big hands matter
“Arnold, let me see your hands,” barked Big John Hudson, as he sauntered into the diner.
Leader Columnists
Are we really ‘saving’ any time at all?
I know he is considered a Founding Father and all, but I have some serious issues with Ben ...
Columns
Dowagiac Eats: Examining the history of local food
The temporary exhibit at the Dowagiac Area History Museum, “Michigan Eats: Regional Culture Through Food,” makes the point ...
Editorials
Hands on learning activities important for student growth
Recently local schools have hosted a number of events that allow students to get out of the normal ...
Editorials
Teacher a great example for students, community
Thanks to the guidance of a special teacher at Niles High School, several students can boast two great ...
