Leader Columnists
Facilitating a fair and balanced campaign season
Although the local election is still months away, campaign season went into full swing last week.
Letters to the Editor
Applauding those cleaning up Niles Twp.
On Saturday, April 9, Niles Charter Township held its first (as far as records can confirm) township cleanup ...
Columns
Ted Cruz and the toothless Tea Party
In August of 2014, I wrote my monthly column “Speaking from Experience” about the apparent downfall of the ...
Editorials
Solving Dowagiac’s parking problem
When it comes to ensuring that downtown businesses are getting every benefit possible to thrive, the City of ...
Editorials
Great to see support for Fernwood’s railway garden
As the old saying goes, you can’t have a rainbow without rain. This is a concept Fernwood lovers ...
Editorials
Growth of Pokagon police positive sign for entire Dowagiac community
Anyone who spends their time living or working in the Dowagiac area has become accustomed to seeing the ...
Editorials
Lack of election candidates reflects recent voter apathy
It seems every time one of our local councils makes a decision, someone is up in arms about ...
Columns
Starfish Story: Migrant education recruiter honored for excellence
Diego Cano, — as migrant education recruiter — migrant paraprofessional, and data entry for migrant, has worn many ...
Letters to the Editor
There is a plan for the courthouse
Regarding the restoration of the 1899 courthouse, there seems to be a great deal of confusion, finger pointing and ...
Editorials
Young Entrepreneurs Day offers unique educational experience
It’s never too early to start thinking about starting your own business. Heck, you don’t even need to ...
Columns
New legislation would strengthen laws regarding domestic violence
Last Thursday, April 14, a package of bills that would strengthen laws and increase penalties surrounding domestic violence ...
Columns
Dairy Queen is open!
The four greatest words in the English language are, “Dairy Queen is open.” I have a confession to ...
Leader Columnists
Our planet deserves more than just one day
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t have anything against Earth Day. I think it is great but hope ...
Leader Columnists
Help us explore Michiana from behind the lens
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling the last several weeks. It has been so refreshing to satisfy ...
Columns
LGBTQ guidance from Lansing misses mark
In a memorandum dated Feb. 23, 2016, with the subject, “Presentation on State Board of Education Statement and ...
Letters to the Editor
Involvement needed in education
Did you know that our community public schools, based on the 2013-2014 MEAP scores, produced grade-level math and ...
Letters to the Editor
There is a plan for the vintage courthouse
Regarding the restoration of the 1899 courthouse, there seems to be a great deal of confusion, finger pointing ...
Columns
A glimpse of village businesses
The Chamber of Commerce pamphlet that described Edwardsburg as the “hub of Michiana” told the story of the ...
Columns
An open discussion
Schools should be a safe haven for children – providing a warm and engaging environment where students can ...
Editorials
Serving justice for local crime victims
Each and every day Michigan, another family grieves over the loss of a loved one who perished in ...
Columns
1960s Edwardsburg chamber pamphlet looks back 60 years
In the early 1960s the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce published a pamphlet about Edwardsburg titled “Welcome to Edwardsburg ...
Editorials
National Library Week recognizes outstanding local institutions
The days of libraries being stuffy old buildings filled with musty books and governed by rules forcing everyone ...
Columns
How to fight back against sexual assault
This week I will explain, per the domestic and sexual abuse services newsletter, some of the events planned. ...
Leader Columnists
Business owners leading way in attracting visitors
What would get you to visit downtown Niles? What would make you want to come back? What do ...
Leader Columnists
Leading off the spring sports season
Nothing sounds more like spring than the crack of a bat hitting a baseball. Growing up, I spent ...
