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Berrien County

Libraries cancel all programs, remain open for time being

Update, March 16: The Niles District Library and Buchanan District have also announced total temporary closures.  Update, March 13: The Cass District Library and Dowagiac ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, March 13, 2020 12:46 pm

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Changes present opportunities for readers

Change is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary. Nobody understands this concept better than newspaper publishers. As technology has presented more and more ways ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:50 am

Buchanan

Southwest Michigan libraries adapt to changing needs of patrons

Rows upon rows of musty smelling, hardcover books line sterile, Pine Sol-scented bookshelves. Green lamps with pull strings sit on top of solid, wooden desks. ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:16 pm

Dowagiac

New SMC president looks to future of community college

One year ago, a soon-to-be dad was a bundle of nerves as his wife prepared to give birth to their first son 1,000 miles from ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:11 pm

Horizons

Niles city leaders, business owners look to build on resurgence of Main Street

In a brick building at 3 N. Third St. in Niles, cocktails and gourmet burgers are served where customers once waited to have their brakes ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Sunday, March 1, 2020 6:04 pm

Leader Columnists

NELDON: A rough draft of the future

Former Washington Post publisher Philip Graham famously said, “journalism is the first rough draft of history.” This postulation has guided my career, a reminder that ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 27, 2020 8:52 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Don’t sweep the facts under the rug

Monday evening, thousands of people learned a lesson from a household broom: Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Seeing these posts online, I ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:07 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: New feature shows us our region’s progress

If you take a walk through any southwest Michigan downtown, you can typically find traces of history. These remnants of our past are found in ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:47 am

Columns

COLUMN: Sometimes goodbye brings opportunities

Growing up, whenever my family visited Dowagiac for the Christmas parade, doctor’s appointments or other events, we all knew that at some point in the ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 30, 2020 11:33 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Dedicated individuals pave the way for endless opportunities

Saturday morning, I looked out my apartment window as the sun came up, eyes wide in surprise at how much snow had accumulated over night. ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 23, 2020 8:52 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Something ‘cool’ to do this weekend

I have a secret to share. I hate winter. Unlike the ice queen Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen,” the cold totally bothers me. I am not a ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:51 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Make your resolutions stick

This week, more Americans will visit the gym than any other week of the year. Planner and journal purchases will skyrocket. Financial planners will help ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 9, 2020 9:13 am

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Who are the leaders of tomorrow?

As we close out one decade and look forward to another, many of us are not only setting resolutions for the year ahead, but reflecting ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:57 am

News

Reese Walter Creations sells customized wares

NILES — When Theresa Suseland began creating personalized gifts seven years ago, her chocolate lab was always nearby, so much so that her business is ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:42 am

Business

Notre Dame PR director finds success in blanket-making

NILES — Just in time for the cozy season, one Niles woman found one more way to keep her hands busy and others warm. Sue ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Monday, December 23, 2019 8:54 am

News

Niles woman finds creative outlet in macramé

NILES — Everything old is new again, and at least one Niles artist has proven the old adage to be true. Like scrunchies and choker ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:10 am

Columns

NELDON: Christmas stories bring people together

Last week, I shared a memory of my fourth-grade teacher spilling the beans about Santa Claus, and I was reminded once again the power of ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:04 am

News

Niles crafter makes whimsical creatures, painted decorations

NILES — Shelves across Michiana are decorated with more than elves this holiday season, thanks in part to Niles crafter Debbie Bartak. Once a popular ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:03 am

News

Niles business has traveled country for more than 30 years

NILES — When Heather Drotoz was young, most weekends she and her siblings would pile in the van with their parents and drive hundreds of ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Friday, December 13, 2019 8:45 am

Columns

NELDON: Never too old to believe in Christmas magic

When I was 10 years old, my fourth-grade teacher informed our class that Santa Claus wasn’t real. You read that correctly. I was in on ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, December 12, 2019 8:51 am

Business

Cassopolis farm sells homemade soap, body butters

CASSOPOLIS — In the fine print on the back of many name brand baby washes, words found in the ingredients can look like a foreign ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, December 12, 2019 8:47 am

Dowagiac

Bobbie Jo Hartline makes ornaments, wreaths with love

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s Bobbie Jo Hartline is well-known throughout the Grand Old City for her work with the city of Dowagiac, the Dogwood Fine Arts ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:46 am

Edwardsburg

Niles native’s business features popular décor, painting parties

NILES — If one drives through enough culs de sac and family neighborhoods in Niles, Edwardsburg, Buchanan and Granger, they are likely to see a ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:49 am

News

Brandywine woman overcomes tumor, launches craft business

NILES — Seeing the elaborately carved wooden ornaments, bottle openers and wooden earrings displayed in her craft fair booth, it is hard to believe that ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Monday, December 9, 2019 8:36 am

Columns

NELDON: Continue to shop local with 12 Days of Crafters

Like a huge portion of our community, I spent this Small Business Saturday frequenting local businesses. I started my day with a cup of Gabrizio ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:29 am

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