Letters to the Editor
Thanks for another successful year at the Berrien County Fair
“Blue Ribbon Bash – Celebrating 70 years” was the theme for the 2015 Berrien County Youth Fair! And ...
Editorials
Help is out there for those facing addiction
U.S. President Jimmy Carter said, “The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest ...
Columns
How are Niles schools doing?
I don’t remember when Jeff Curry, Niles Community School Board, came up with the idea that the school ...
Leader Columnists
Parental involvement saving lives of teen drivers
Saving lives and keeping our roads safer is not always just about putting people behind bars, especially when ...
Leader Columnists
Why I ‘dislike’ the dislike button
Earlier this week, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced during a conference that an equivalent of a “dislike” button ...
Editorials
Parks offer great way to stay off technology and get outdoors
The more technology advances, the more reliant society becomes on it.
Columns
New law enforcement tools help protect Michigan families
The recent arrest of a suspected rapist in a West Michigan case is the result of legislation I ...
Editorials
Patience will pay off in Main Street Bridge project
Since construction began on the Main Street Bridge almost a year ago, there is one lesson Niles residents ...
Editorials
Prescription take-back drives a step in the right direction
Week after week, we report on incidents relating to a common topic that is no new problem, though ...
Columns
Starfish Story: dedication deserving of recognition
When I started as the maintenance director for Dowagiac Union Schools, I talked to the maintenance and custodial ...
Editorials
Dance provides alternative creative outlet for children
Last Wednesday, the newest resident of Dowagiac’s historic downtown was officially welcomed to Front Street. While new to ...
Letters to the Editor
Animal welfare not an issue to take lightly
Anyone who knows me knows how strongly I feel about animal welfare.
Editorials
Did the world really change?
Over the next few days we will be bombarded with the message that, 14 years ago, our world ...
Columns
Is our Constitution still valid?
Fifty-two years ago, when I was in Mr. Nieboer’s civics class in Niles High School, I remember that ...
Editorials
Replacement of county phone system needs to be priority
Last week, the Cass County Board of Commissioners received some unpleasant news from county Information Systems Director Kerry ...
Letters to the Editor
Reducing gun violence an urgent priority
What can be done to reduce the epidemic of gun violence that continues to plague our country?
Columns
Arnold Tobin University
“I read in Dave Fleming’s blog that what’s-her-name — you know the one, the woman running for president ...
Columns
Digital age makes its way to Niles Community Schools
When the Niles community showed its support of Niles Community Schools in May by passing our first bond ...
Leader Columnists
We can find ways to support all our students
School spirit doesn’t have to be relegated to the athletic field, and “go team” resonates just as well ...
Leader Columnists
Remembering the positives
Fourteen years ago, I woke up thinking the worst thing that could happen that day was that I ...
Letters to the Editor
Consider supporting LMC’s Campaign for Tomorrow
Lake Michigan College makes a huge difference in the lives of our students, from traditional students in the ...
Editorials
There’s more to the Niles Scream Park than just scares
The Niles Scream Park is best known for its ability to scare the pants off of visitors year ...
Columns
Remembering the lives of 9/11 heroes, victims
On Sept. 11, 2001, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our history yet out ...
