Opinion

Michigan residents have until July 9 to register to vote

America was founded on the revolutionary idea that our government doesn’t give us power; our government only has ...

Opinion

TYREE: Should college freshmen pick their own roommates?

According to the Washington Post, at some universities, nearly 50 percent of first-year students have already screened and ...

Opinion

Reader questions president’s trade tariffs

Donald Trump seems determined to alienate our country’s closest allies.

Sports

NOVAK: Video displays everything good about sports

There is a video floating around the internet that many of you may have seen on Facebook over ...

Opinion

WILSON: The flip of a coin: Part two

Last week I explained the rules and reasons for the “2018 Purge and Connection Tour” (T-Shirts and CDs ...

Opinion

LETTER: Vote LaSata

Primary election season is just around the corner and we will soon be seeing signs decorating yards everywhere. ...

Opinion

PROOS: Corrections, judiciary budgets focus on better outcomes

As chairman of the Senate subcommittees for the Judiciary and Department of Corrections budgets, I am proud that ...

Opinion

LETTER: Meet the candidates

There are five Democrats who want to run against Fred Upton.  Whoever wins the Democratic Party Primary Election ...

Opinion

KAUFFMAN: Benefits of fresh air

June is a perfect time to venture into the green areas of southwest Michigan and enjoy the many ...

Columns

NELDON: Help those less fortunate this Christmas in June

Although summer seems to officially have made its way to southwest Michigan, for many less fortunate families throughout ...

Opinion

Voting time in southwestern Michigan

Southwest Michigan has been blessed over the years to have many fine people step up and run for ...

Letters to the Editor

Problem solved by MSU trooper

I had made a bad decision to pay for services not completed — called the State Police post here ...

Opinion

LETTER: Voting time

Southwest Michigan has been blessed over the years to have many fine people step up and run for ...

Opinion

PROOS: Enjoy free fishing, off-roading in Michigan June 9-10

This weekend, Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can enjoy a free fishing weekend as well as a free ...

Opinion

WILSON: The flip of a coin

Those of you that are regular, semi-regular, and “I promise, it was just that one time” readers of ...

Opinion

BEALOR: Navigating the co-parenting relationship

Last month I provided information about Cass County FOC’s Parenting Academy.  Dr. Michael Jenuwine and Dr. Rebecca Katovsich ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Mid-term election is chance to replace Upton

Fred Upton likes to portray himself as a champion of bipartisanship, but the reality is that he has ...

Opinion

NELDON: Words of wisdom from the wisest

As soon as thousands of southwest Michigan graduates are finished with turning their tassels this weekend, they will ...

Opinion

PROOS: Improving road safety for Michigan bicyclists

With more than 1,300 miles of biking trails to explore, Michigan has a trail for every interest and ...

Opinion

STRAYER: Vivid Memories from 50 Years Ago: 1968

Many of us remember where we were and what we were doing on specific landmark dates like 9/11, ...

Opinion

BEALOR: Navigating the co-parenting relationship

Last month I provided information about Cass County FOC’s Parenting Academy.  Dr. Michael Jenuwine and Dr. Rebecca Katovsich ...

Opinion

NELDON: Growing region offers lots to explore

In the last month, I’ve had the fun task of showing visitors from out of town around the ...

Opinion

LETTER: A thank you

We would like to thank the following community members for helping The Timbers of Cass County Skilled Nursing ...

Opinion

PROOS: A time to remember America’s fallen heroes

Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. Families will get together to grill hotdogs and hamburgers, and ...

Opinion

SCRIBNER: Thank an EMS worker during National EMS week

During National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 20 to May 26, I am inviting you to join me ...

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