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WILSON: When spies retire – Part #3
What happened thus far: Abner and Melvin seemed to be two retired Florida Snowbirds that met every Thursday ...
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PROOS: Congratulations to 2018 spirit tournament champions!
School spirit encompasses a wide range of school activities, such as band, drama, robotics, athletics and art, and ...
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KAUFMANN: Reversing summer brain drain
Many students fall behind in their reading and math skills over summer break. These losses can add up ...
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WILSON: When spies retire – Part #2
What has happened thus far: Abner and Melvin seem to be two retired Florida Snowbirds that meet every ...
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TYREE: Are tour old photos a ticking time bomb?
For most of my adult life, I kicked myself because I had carried a one-of-a-kind childhood photo (featuring ...
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PROOS: Protecting our children from sexual assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is a time to bring awareness to the problem of sexual ...
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PURCELL: Nuclear fusion is federal bloat’s silver lining
“The lousy Republicans are supposed to decrease federal spending and get our deficit under control, not blow the ...
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WILSON: When spies retire — Part 1
Abner dabbed at the stain with a wet napkin. A leaking Rueben sandwich had deposited Thousand Island dressing ...
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TYREE: MLK’s legacy: The next 50 years
Decades ago, when I worked in a grocery store, I would frequently have to phone my boss and ...
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PROOS: Getting healthy this spring
Spring and Easter are times of physical and spiritual rebirth and renewal. I encourage all of us to ...
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TYREE: Your Easter assignment: Study to show thyself approved
In the nearly 43 years since my baptism, I have never really experienced a crisis of faith. But ...
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STRAYER: Optimism prevails in downtown Niles
Much was lost when the Great Flood of 2018 hit downtown Niles. While the losses will be ...
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APPLEGATE: Partners in safety: A community townhall
As crises continue to play out in cities across the country, safety is a primary concern for us ...
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WILSON: Malcolm and the OPIA
Malcolm James Thornwhistle (of the Downhampton Thornwhistles) was an intrepid world traveler, known for his early explorations of ...
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PROOS: Training prisoners for today’s employer needs
I have put together a Senate workgroup to explore training nonviolent prisoners to prepare and serve meals at ...
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KAUFMANN: March madness meets healthy living
Selection Sunday has passed, the first round bracket has been revealed, and the games have begun. Welcome to ...
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PROOS: The 2018 #SWMISpirit tournament is underway
I am proud to once again sponsor the Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament to foster creativity and give students ...
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SEPIC: Berrien County prosecutor discusses school threat investigations
In recent weeks, there have been several statements by students in some of our local schools amounting to ...
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PROOS: Boosting road funding this year by $175 million
Southwest Michigan residents are keenly aware of the difference between the condition of our roads and those of ...
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HARTSIG: Renovations are keeping students safer
With the recent senseless tragedy in Florida and those that have come before it, I wanted to take ...
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APPLEGATE: Crisis response key to nurturing school community
As recent tragic events have demonstrated, you can never be too prepared for a crisis situation. At Niles ...
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WILSON: Harry’s retirement job
“I found Harry the perfect retirement job.” Jimmy had finished his lactose friendly omelet (scrambled eggs) and virgin ...
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MIDDLETON: Congress fixes the health center funding cliff
On behalf of Cassopolis Family Clinic Network, and the nation’s nearly 1,400 health centers and the 27 million ...
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PROOS: Celebrating reading month throughout March
Reading is vital to a successful education and lays the foundation to a rewarding future. Learning to read ...
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STRAYER: Coming soon to your front door: Political candidates!
The next 10 months are going to give political junkies, campaign veterans, disgruntled Republicans, angry Democrats and the ...
