Letters to the Editor

Actions speak louder than words

I read that Fred Upton wouldn’t say he supported Trumpcare. But Fred was on the committee that wrote ...

Columns

Encouraging small businesses to hire veterans

We owe our veterans a tremendous debt for their selfless dedication and the enormous sacrifices they made in ...

Columns

Fred Mathews: mentor to all

Like thousands of other citizens of southwestern Michigan, I like to think that I knew the late Dr. ...

Editorials

Service clubs need a big comeback

Last week, Dowagiac mourned the loss of one its most influential leaders. Southwestern Michigan College founder Fred Mathews ...

Columns

The, as yet, unfinished history of politics

Part 1 Introduction At the beginning of recorded pre-politcal history — before the writings of the renowned historians ...

Columns

Developing life long learners

While summer may still seem far away, it will be here before we know it. As we enter ...

Letters to the Editor

County should bring shelter into new era

Berrien County has a unique opportunity with its current director’s retirement to bring their Animal Control into the ...

Leader Columnists

Long-lasting legacies

It has been a solemn couple of weeks in southwest Michigan as Edwardsburg, Niles and Dowagiac have mourned ...

Editorials

A positive sign for Dowagiac

Last week, the Dowagiac Union Schools tipped its hand on yet another project its leaders have in the ...

Columns

SWM Spirit Tournament is back!

School spirit encompasses a wide range of school activities, such as band, drama, robotics, athletics and art, and ...

Letters to the Editor

Why the difference?

In 2016, armed members of the Bundy family and supporters occupied a national wildlife refuge to protest having ...

Letters to the Editor

I have two legal questions for Fred Upton and Jackie Walorski

Dear Fred and Jackie, If Trumpcare becomes law and you voted for it and people die (as they ...

Columns

Dowagiac Union Schools March Starfish Story: Bob Symonds

Students of today are facing a future where automation is set to replace more jobs than ever before. ...

Columns

Students for re-segregation

Last month, the “Students4Justice” at the University of Michigan posted the following on its Facebook page: Hello everyone! ...

Letters to the Editor

Trump is in love with himself, not America

As a great American humorist said, “All I know is what I read in the papers.” Today, all ...

Columns

Has wisdom fled?

In the Old Testament book of Proverbs (which is the book of wisdom), chapter 14, verse 1, we ...

Letters to the Editor

Thanking some brilliant donors

I want to thank the following people, who have donated $10 to $50 to the “Light Up the Depot ...

Columns

Math Is Overrated

Math was not my favorite subject. Yes, I can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure out that repackaging ...

Leader Columnists

What is a news story?

What constitutes a news story? Why did you write about that? I hear these questions at least a ...

Letters to the Editor

Protestors are not ‘professional agitators’

Members of Congress recently returned home to town hall meetings packed with angry constituents, demanding answers for the ...

Letters to the Editor

Edwardsburg loses an icon with Boepple’s passing

Late last week, the foundations of our little town shifted. That shift was caused by the passing of ...

Columns

Amendment would protect hunting and fishing

Hunting, fishing and trapping have long been Michigan traditions. With an abundance of game animals and birds, Michigan ...

Columns

A fun place called school

In 1984, the late John Goodlad wrote a book called “A Place Called School.” He interviewed more than ...

Letters to the Editor

Republican ACA ‘replacement’ plan is a disaster

Congressional Republicans, including Rep. Fred Upton, have submitted a health care “replacement” plan that will result in the ...

Letters to the Editor

Healthcare should leave no one behind

A very powerful opinion piece was published in the March 8 edition of USA Today by Mr. Taylor J. ...

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