Columns
Is that tan a healthy glow or a deadly foe?
The statistics are startling: One American dies of melanoma every 52 minutes. Each year there are more new ...
Leader Columnists
Do you want your business or community news in the paper?
Leader Publications prides itself on publishing hyper-local newspapers, but our goal is always to give more community news ...
Leader Columnists
Teachers deserve appreciation
Around this time seven years ago, I took my first tour of Western Michigan University, which is now ...
Columns
Lauren and David got married
This past weekend, my oldest son married the love of his life. Lauren is an incredible person. She ...
Columns
Officials standing up to stop the profiteering on aborted babies
Abortion profiteering is disgusting. The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that would make it illegal in Michigan to ...
Columns
Local, state issues keep representatives busy
I began writing my “Notes” columns with the desire to give readers insight about what the life of ...
Editorials
Come out and support Dogwood
As readers may have noticed over the past week, a single subject has dominated the front page — ...
Editorials
CTE, early college opportunities invaluable for high school students
As the school year winds down, graduating seniors are beginning to gain recognition for their achievements, many of ...
Editorials
CTE, early college opportunities invaluable for high school students
As the school year winds down, graduating seniors are beginning to gain recognition for their achievements, many of ...
Editorials
Welcoming Dowagiac’s newest officer
If you ask us, the newest member of the Dowagiac Police Department really “nose” his stuff. Last month, ...
Columns
Making every day Healthy Kids Day
Children and adolescents can benefit from a healthy lifestyle just like adults. This is why our local YMCA ...
Letters to the Editor
‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ scenario never existed
Recently, I read an op-ed by Peggy Noonan that was published in the Wall Street Journal.
Letters to the Editor
Toilets should be redesigned
Here I go again, putting in my two cents worth: A solution to the present complaint from the ...
Letters to the Editor
Help letter carriers fight hunger May 14
Saturday, May 14, marks the 24th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National ...
Columns
Supporting our police officers
Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe and respond ...
Columns
Opposable green thumbs
I do not have a green thumb. I do not have a sea foam, teal, moss, or any ...
Editorials
Public input key in Niles wayfinding project
Not long ago, a survey found that people used Riverfront Park and the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail more ...
Leader Columnists
Seeking information, the full story is our job
Newspapers have many roles within the community, but fighting for transparency and accountability of public institutions and how ...
Leader Columnists
Facilitating a fair and balanced campaign season
Although the local election is still months away, campaign season went into full swing last week.
Letters to the Editor
Applauding those cleaning up Niles Twp.
On Saturday, April 9, Niles Charter Township held its first (as far as records can confirm) township cleanup ...
Columns
Ted Cruz and the toothless Tea Party
In August of 2014, I wrote my monthly column “Speaking from Experience” about the apparent downfall of the ...
Editorials
Solving Dowagiac’s parking problem
When it comes to ensuring that downtown businesses are getting every benefit possible to thrive, the City of ...
Editorials
Great to see support for Fernwood’s railway garden
As the old saying goes, you can’t have a rainbow without rain. This is a concept Fernwood lovers ...
Editorials
Growth of Pokagon police positive sign for entire Dowagiac community
Anyone who spends their time living or working in the Dowagiac area has become accustomed to seeing the ...
Editorials
Lack of election candidates reflects recent voter apathy
It seems every time one of our local councils makes a decision, someone is up in arms about ...
