Editorials
Timely tips for cooking turkey
This Thursday, millions of Americans gather with loved ones to celebrate our national day of thanks, giving and, ...
Editorials
Workshop a valuable tool for small local businesses
Owning a small business can be both rewarding and difficult, especially in times when you need to come ...
Columns
November Starfish Story: A true ‘HERO’
At Dowagiac Middle School we speak often with our students about being Chieftain HEROes. HERO is an acronym ...
Letters to the Editor
Come see the show
If you like to laugh, don’t miss the last play of the season at the Beckwith Theatre, “Miracle ...
Editorials
Holiday season starting to kick into high gear
Thanksgiving is just under a week away and plans for Christmas celebrations are looming.
Editorials
Freshman class’s success is another barometer for district’s momentum
Dowagiac Union High School’s Youth Experiencing Success (YES) program “experienced” another milestone Tuesday morning. The academic achievement program ...
Leader Columnists
Think local as shopping season approaches
It may not quite feel like it yet but Christmas is only about 30 days away, meaning the ...
Leader Columnists
Proud to be an American
In the wake of so much tragedy, I’m grateful to be an American.
Columns
Big John weighs in on text dating
Big John Hudson — all five foot four inches of him — burst through the front door of ...
Columns
Thanking America’s heroes
One of my greatest honors as your senator is taking part in Veterans Day tributes throughout Southwest Michigan ...
Letters to the Editor
Martin’s Super Market worthy of praise
Martin’s Supermarket and its employees deserve a pat on the back for serving meals to our veterans on ...
Columns
Why buses don’t have seat belts
I was asked recently why buses don’t have seatbelts, or, for pre-school buses, car seats.
Editorials
How to support victims of terror
Over the last few days, we have witnessed the very depths of humanity capacity for depravity — and ...
Columns
If you have children in Michigan schools you should care about Detroit schools
The long-term danger is a precedent of bailing out irresponsible behavior.
Editorials
Feed the Hungry program a great way to kick off the holidays
Last week, there was a whole lot of hubbub in the news, on social media and in conversation ...
Columns
M&Ms on display at Edwardsburg Museum
Today’s trivia question is: “What melts in your mouth and not in your hand?”
Editorials
How to support victims of terror
Over the last few days, we have witnessed the very depths of humanity capacity for depravity — and ...
Editorials
Your help is needed in creating a strategic plan
What will Niles Community Schools look like in the future?
Editorials
Local gifts make the best gifts
While we still have a stop at turkey town along the way, the road to Christmas in Dowagiac ...
Columns
Diving deeper into the road plan
The Michigan House of Representatives, Senate and Governor finally agreed on a plan to fix our roads and ...
Editorials
More help for our veterans
As the nation celebrates its service men and women during this week of Veterans Day, the American Red ...
Columns
Useful information for a safe, successful deer hunting season
Hunting has always been a favorite tradition and pastime of many Southwest Michigan families, and I will continue ...
Leader Columnists
Speaker understands ties between families, teams
Justin Maust is all about family.
Leader Columnists
Bullying prevention starts in our homes
A little more than a decade ago, the assistant principal at Brandywine Jr./Sr. High School gathered all of ...
