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Why a third party could win the White House

So if you are pro-choice, pro-gun, and are ambivalent on LGBT, Social Security and paying taxes, you may want to take a look at the ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:50 am

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Niles Education Foundation starting new year

Supporters of the Niles Education Foundation are receiving invitations in the mail this week for the Third Annual “Legendary Evening” fundraiser on Aug. 20, 2016. ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:23 am

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The future of our high school graduates

For the next several weeks, millions of high school seniors across the country will receive their diplomas and step into their uncertain future. Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, May 26, 2016 10:03 am

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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 Tea Party Republicans. My premise was that ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:46 am

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Be the Easter Bunny this year

Easter comes early this year, but for many children in Berrien County, the Easter Bunny probably won’t be stopping by. A recent report from the ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, March 24, 2016 9:18 am

Columns

Are you ready to vote in the Michigan primary?

Back in October 2015, I wrote a column titled “Decision 2016: Wake Me When It’s Over!” Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, February 25, 2016 12:30 pm

Columns

Public art becomes Niles institution

If you were among the estimated 20,000 people who attended last weekend’s Hunter Ice Festival, you participated in the enjoyment of “public art.” Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:25 am

Columns

Looking back on Speaking from Experience

Each month, I submit an opinion column for this newspaper titled “Speaking from Experience.” These columns are outlets for my opinionated thoughts at a particular ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 5:20 pm

Columns

Cold War II: Putin v. Obama

To better understand the chaos that is overwhelming our NATO allies, and the dramatic surge in radical Islamic terrorism around the world, we need a ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Friday, December 4, 2015 10:38 am

Columns

Community celebrating an award-winning institution

On Friday, Oct. 30, beginning at 1 p.m., the Niles District Library will be celebrating a major milestone for the community: the library will receive ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, October 29, 2015 8:39 am

Columns

Decision 2016: Wake me when it’s over!

Those of you who read this column “Speaking from Experience” on a somewhat regular basis know that every now and then I will write about ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:50 am

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Berrien County Youth Fair turns 70

For six days straight, 12 hours a day, in Booth 16 in Commercial Building No. 37, I celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Berrien County ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, August 27, 2015 9:56 am

Columns

The Berrien County Youth Fair turns 70

For six days straight, 12 hours a day, in Booth 16 in Commercial Building No. 37, I celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Berrien County ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, August 27, 2015 8:00 am

Columns

Niles Education Foundation commences new giving year

The Niles Education Foundation is kicking off its 2015-2016 fundraising campaign with its second annual “Legendary Evening” at Orchard Hills Country Club on Saturday, August ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:29 am

Columns

Fort St. Joseph and the great crossing at Pa-Wa-Ting

Each summer, the Niles History Center and the City of Niles host the Western Michigan University Anthropology Department as they return to the shores of ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:39 am

Columns

A back-to-back dynamic duo at Niles Schools

When Dr. Michael Lindley arrived at the Niles Community Schools in March 2014 to serve a 14-month term as superintendent of schools, he faced a ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, May 21, 2015 9:40 am

Columns

May 5 is all about the students

For the past several weeks, readers of the Niles Daily Star — both printed and electronic versions — have been treated to a number of ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:52 am

Columns

Meals on Wheels salutes its legacy, volunteers

Celebrating its 43 years of volunteer service, the “original” Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels and its loyal volunteers continue to offer meals to area residents five ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:21 am

Columns

Seniors beware of Medicare tactics

When the Clinton Administration began its quest for national health reform back in 1993, I had a front-row seat as Director of Federal Affairs for ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:27 am

Columns

A guide to America’s progressive foreign policy

Here is a quick current events quiz: Who are Susan Rice, Lisa Monaco, and Samantha Power? Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:36 am

Columns

We’re all blessed by the Salvation Army

As a member of the Berrien Springs-Eau Claire Rotary Club, I became a volunteer bell ringer for the Niles Salvation Army and I just got ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Friday, December 26, 2014 8:00 am

Columns

Grant and Lincoln

And I’m not talking about the presidents! So much has happened since my October column, I had a tough time deciding on what to share. ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Friday, November 28, 2014 12:17 pm

Columns

Niles Education Foundation deserves community support

A few days before the 2014-2015 school year began for Niles Community Schools, the Niles Education Foundation kicked off their giving year with a sold-out, ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:15 am

Columns

The wrecking ball has come to town

It didn’t take long but the wrecking ball paid Niles a visit, leveled three prominent buildings, and is sticking around for the grand finale: the ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:42 am

Columns

They threw a tea party and nobody came

Looking at this year’s primary results nationally, I determined the Tea Party faction of the Republican Party has all but vanished from the pages of ... Read more

by Jack Strayer, Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:21 am

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