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NELDON: Let’s all do a good deed this weekend

For the past seven years, Niles native Allison Hayes-Freeze Shelton has made a habit of doing good deeds alongside her daughter, Emery. Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, June 27, 2019 8:40 am

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NELDON: New perspectives will serve us well in newsroom

On the way to St. Joseph last week, a colleague from Alabama pointed out that there were a lot of evergreen trees, admiring the many ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:35 am

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NELDON: What is your ‘place,’ Michiana?

When it comes to dining out, we all have our “place.” Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:48 am

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NELDON: Class of 2019, enjoy these moments

Ten years ago this month, I walked the same path that 54 young adults walked on Sunday, crossing the stage in the Brandywine High School ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, June 6, 2019 9:47 am

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NELDON: Plenty to explore right here in Michiana

At least once a week, I hear myself uttering the phrase, “I need to try that!” Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:02 am

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NELDON: A fond farewell to a true journalist

On Sept. 21, 2016, a story published on the front page of the Niles Daily Star, informing readers that a house had burned in Niles ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, May 23, 2019 9:50 am

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STAFF COLUMN: Congratulations, Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce

This week, Niles celebrated a century of hard work, dedication, determination and tenacity. These qualities, found in countless entrepreneurs throughout the Niles region today, are ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, May 16, 2019 8:39 am

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NELDON: Happy Mother’s Day to our first teachers and nurses

This week, Americans celebrate three important segments of our population. Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:02 am

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NELDON: Small fire shines light on power of community, community journalism

A lot of colleagues and friends have likely heard me say that I’ve spent my day “fighting fires” — an idiom I use a lot to ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, May 2, 2019 9:50 am

News

UPDATE: Niles Walmart fully open following Friday’s fire

NILES — The Niles Walmart is fully operational following a fire that was determined to be deliberately set inside the store Friday. The store, located at ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:14 am

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NELDON: Participation is key to a prospering democracy

The old saying, “don’t complain about what you refuse to change” has no better place than local government. Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:45 am

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NELDON: Downtown Niles on the cusp of something big

When Laura and Howard Tuthill cut the ribbon to symbolize the opening of their new business Wednesday, the community was right there to celebrate. Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:34 am

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NELDON: Why should ‘Our View’ matter to you?

A couple of weeks ago, the Leader Publications news team began publishing a new standing feature: “Our View.” In each edition, members of our news team ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, April 4, 2019 7:59 am

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NELDON: Spring a time of revival in southwest Michigan

Could it be true? Are those birds chirping outside? Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:45 am

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NELDON: When it comes to paying for content, news should priority

When I started watching Netflix six or seven years ago, I was in college on a very limited income, yet somehow still found the cash ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, March 14, 2019 9:57 am

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NELDON: Celebrating female trailblazers from southwest Michigan

This month, America celebrates girl power. Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, March 7, 2019 9:05 am

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NELDON: Celebrating all things ‘Made in Michiana’

Chances are, somewhere on your commute through Michiana, there is a building you pass by regularly and wonder, “what do they do there?” Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:14 am

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NELDON: Hang in there, southwest Michigan! Spring is coming

The sun’ll come out tomorrow. Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 21, 2019 8:56 am

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NELDON: Black History Month a great time to explore literature

In “To Kill a Mockingbird” (my favorite book of all time), Atticus Finch tells a young Jean Louise Finch, “You never really understand a person ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:03 am

News

Day one: Trial for Niles Township man accused of murder begins

ST. JOSEPH — At 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 13, Hugh Fair, a Cass County dispatcher of almost 17 years, was working when an emergency call ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:50 pm

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NELDON: Freezing temperatures show warm hearts throughout Michiana

As temperatures dipped to record lows this week, many were presented with challenges that not only altered their regular schedule, but severely inconvenienced them. Business ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 31, 2019 10:48 am

Columns

Column: Out with the old, in with the new

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” This revelation, made by ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:47 am

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Photo story: ‘Frozen’ characters visit ice festival

As thousands of guests trekked through a frozen world of majestic sculptures, young Disney fans’ dreams came true at The Grand LV Sunday. Anna and ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 10:21 am

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NELDON: Leader Publications offering platform for religious leaders

In a world where networking and fellowship are more often than not handled via email, group text messaging and social media, the value of face ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:37 am

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Learning through loss: Brandywine, Dowagiac remember community pillars

If there is one thing I have learned about loss, it is that when faced with losing someone we care about, our love for that ... Read more

by Ambrosia Neldon, Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:40 am

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