Leader Columnists
Social media has its role, but please tread carefully
Let me go ahead and offer up what is probably the understatement of a lifetime: Social media has ...
Leader Columnists
Ready for the tipoff
For the next few months, Friday nights (and several others) across southwest Michigan will be filled with sounds ...
Columns
What standardized testing limitations means for our students
Several weeks ago, the Obama administration released new guidelines recommending that students spend no more than 2 percent ...
Columns
How to define stupid
The Circular Congregation Breakfast Club is a loose amalgamation of breakfast enthusiasts who gather most mornings around a ...
Editorials
Railroad improvements welcomed
Last year, more than half a million people took the Amtrak train that travels from Chicago to Detroit, ...
Editorials
Join the #GivingTuesday movement
Get ready to add another name to the ever-growing list of post Thanksgiving holiday shopping season days — ...
Editorials
Adoption Day highlights need for foster families
The usual somber atmosphere contained with the Cass County Circuit Courtroom in Cassopolis was absent last week Tuesday ...
Leader Columnists
Thanksgiving kicks off the season of giving
I think my favorite part of Thanksgiving is that it kicks off the season of giving.
Leader Columnists
Reasons to be thankful haven’t changed
Do you want to force yourself to think about something? I mean cause yourself to really put some ...
Columns
Food for thought during the holidays
You don’t have to give up on your health for the holidays.
Editorials
Tips for avoiding holiday scams
Despite all the information available about scams and how to avoid them, a recent survey found most Michigan ...
Columns
Thanksgiving still rooted in the blessings of friends, family, freedom and liberty
Thanksgiving is a time to gather together with family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings.
Columns
We need more readers
The State of Michigan continues on a path to adopt a reading proficiency standard (HB 4822) after the ...
Editorials
Thanksgiving trivia — did you know?
Thursday, the majority of us will fill our bellies with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and all ...
Columns
The importance of community connections
With the holidays approaching, now is a great time to share how thankful we are as a school ...
Editorials
Cass County is fortunate to have leader like Judge Dobrich
In many cases, judges are not often very popular among the masses. Forced to make difficult decisions on ...
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.
