Leader Columnists
Now is the time to ‘clarify the win’ in our lives, communities
Have you thought about — and I mean really thought about — what would make 2016 a great ...
Leader Columnists
Bowie music transcends generations
I’ve written plenty of times about my love for literature. I love words probably more than anything, but ...
Columns
A closer look at Muslims
Several people spoke to me after last month’s column on Muslims. Taking a cue from their comments, I’ll ...
Editorials
Hunter Ice Festival needs your help
The Hunter Ice Festival is a little more than a week away.
Columns
Clearing up laws regarding private plow operators
Since some snow has arrived, our Traffic Services Section (TSS) in Lansing has received numerous calls reference private ...
Columns
It’s a guy thing
On any given Saturday morning (with the possible exception of football season), the parking lot at the nearest ...
Editorials
Niles business district keeps on growing
At the end of 2015, we reflected on the many business changes Niles saw throughout the year, and ...
Editorials
Great to see local business owner investing in the community
Business owners typically choose a region to serve based on where they believe they can be most profitable, ...
Editorials
Monday at time to reflect on life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
When you think about Martin Luther King, Jr., the words justice, equality and bravery come to mind.
Editorials
Partnership could help crack cases
In spite of dramatizations of police and prosecutors working together to catch the bad guy in TV crime ...
Letters to the Editor
All must step up in order for Niles to prosper in 2016
In 2015, I look back and see a lot of changes going on in Niles, Michigan. Our city ...
Editorials
Future looking bright
The New Year is always an exciting time, as it offers a chance to reflect on the past ...
Letters to the Editor
Tattered Lunker’s flag should be removed
The American Flag that is flying at Lunker’s needs to come down.
Letters to the Editor
‘Wolves’ of Wall Street want deregulation
Everyone knows about investment advisor Bernie Madoff, who perpetrated the largest financial fraud in U.S. history.
Columns
More than just academics
Every year over Christmas Break, I interview Brandywine graduates who have been in college for at least a ...
Columns
Niles Community Schools to continue momentum in 2016
Niles Community Schools extends a sincere welcome back to school after the joyous holiday season. The beginning of ...
Leader Columnists
Regulations aren’t about taking your guns away
Don’t be misled by the hyperbole and rhetoric from gun lobbyists and politicians. President Barack Obama is on ...
Leader Columnists
Getting to know you
This year, I am breaking my own tradition and setting my first ever New Year’s resolution. I’m a ...
Editorials
Girls on the Run combines exercise and motivation
While the benefits of today’s interconnected digital world are numerous, sometimes it doesn’t hurt to close the lid ...
Letters to the Editor
Bow Wow Bakery a value to community
We have several new businesses in Dowagiac, so we wanted to try them out. We bathe our dog ...
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to those who helped to ‘Feed the Hungry’
On behalf of recipients, A.C.T.I.O.N. and member organizations, we raise heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the ...
Columns
What did you get for Christmas?
Nearly every morning (with the reverent exception of Sundays) a hungry gathering of guys belly up around the ...
Columns
Be the neighbor that you would want to have
In Southwest Michigan, we have built a resilient, strong community. An important part of maintaining a healthy community ...
Editorials
Youth robotics teams deserve our support
This weekend, thousands of high school students across the state — and the country — will gather around ...
