Editorials
Niles Burn Run a fundraiser worth supporting
When you hear the sound of more than 600 motorcycles rumbling through Niles this weekend, it is important ...
Columns
Be the designated driver this summer
Although the Independence Day celebrations may be over and the parties have been cleaned up, there are other ...
Leader Columnists
Summer is a good time to reflect on reading lists
“So, you are trapped on a deserted island but you can take five books with you. What would ...
Leader Columnists
Expanding our reach
Ten years ago, when the topic of social media was mentioned, the vast majority of people thought immediately ...
Columns
The, as yet, unfinished history of war
The eastern reaches of Intolera Lactosian land was a lush hardwood forest, home to wild pigs, free ranging ...
Editorials
Supporting our local institutions
In late June, some major shakeups occurred with the leadership of the Lee Memorial Foundation, the fundraising arm ...
Editorials
Rezoning of Galien school district shows good leadership by all involved
As school officials finalize their latest plan for rezoning Buchanan and River Valley school districts to accommodate students ...
Editorials
Relay for Life a worthy cause
Relay for Life, one of the country’s largest and most well known charity events returns to the area ...
Editorials
Road ‘fixes’ cause more problems than solutions
Last week, Cass County road commissioner Pete Fouriner discussed the plans in the works by the lawmakers of ...
Editorials
United Way, family court partnership a winner
Last week, the Cass County Family Court department announced that it was again partnering with the United Way ...
Editorials
Spending money locally important for both public and private sectors
Now that it is time to build a new road access near Dowagiac Middle School, the administration of ...
Letters to the Editor
2015 White Cane Drive raises more than $1,850
The Dowagiac Lions Club wishes to thank the hundreds of individual contributors and our corporate sponsors for a ...
Columns
Helping others find their path
“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” — ...
Columns
Enjoy a safe Fourth of July
This week as we celebrate the Declaration of Independence, I want to remind you of fireworks safety. Since ...
Columns
Keep kids active during summer break
Summer is in full swing, although we might not be able to tell it by the cool rainy ...
Columns
Happy birthday, USA!
There is no better time than on the Fourth of July to celebrate all that is great about ...
Leader Columnists
Tolerance: Our country’s key to success
“But we can perhaps remember — even if only for a time — that those who live with ...
Leader Columnists
Internet puts citizens in halls of Congress, statehouse
I am sure this isn’t a news flash for anyone, but politicians don’t always honor the promises made ...
Columns
Remembering our founding ideals this Fourth of July
Independence Day is a joyous time to celebrate our freedoms, show our pride in our country and remember ...
Columns
On the Supreme Court’s decision
“Looks like Harry and Jimmy just might have to get married.” Big John Hudson likes to burst through ...
Columns
Will today’s photos be here in 50 years?
Despite all of the modes of communication we have and all the records we create today, it sounds ...
Editorials
Most Wanted designed to protect community
On Monday, the Cass County Sheriff’s Department joined the list of public safety organizations contributing to what has ...
Editorials
Fireworks provide a great way to bring together a community
On Saturday, members of the Sister Lakes community came out to the local Lions Park for a night ...
Editorials
Theatre provides unique entertainment
On Thursday, the stage of Southwestern Michigan College’s Dale A. Lyons Building theater came alive to give audiences ...
