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Jessica Sieff

Jessica Sieff: It could be worse — you could be a lumberjack

A recent survey by CareerCast.com made headlines, ironically enough, when it listed being a reporter as the fifth worst job one might have in 2012. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:10 pm

Jessica Sieff

Jessica Sieff: Power of the (small) press

For those who think small papers and old-fashioned journalists just don’t have a place in new media, let Marilyn Hagerty serve as a lesson to ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9:53 pm

Jessica Sieff

Jessica Sieff: A rose for presidents past

Politics can be such a fickle thing. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:05 am

Movie reviews

Review: Rendezvous with romance

The holidays are tailor-made for going to the movies. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, January 5, 2012 6:59 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: Merry Christmas, from this Jew to you

I love this time of year. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:24 pm

Movie reviews

Movie review: Film loyal to first bite

Full disclosure: Yes, I have read each of Stephanie Meyer’s books in the “Twilight” series. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:12 pm

Niles

Chef plans Niles bistro

It’s no secret the restaurant business is considered one of the riskiest. Even the greatest chefs spend days, years and months planning every detail — ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:24 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: We need to demand more of candidates

There’s something going around. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:17 pm

Businesses

Chef to open Main Street bistro

It’s no secret that the restaurant business is considered one of the riskiest. Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, November 13, 2011 4:41 pm

News

Home brewers craft success

SAWYER — As soon as Greenbush Brewing Co. opened its doors, it was turning a profit. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:19 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: The time has come to change

Every writer has that moment when they sit down to the blank page and they make a running list of issues they find incredibly important ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:08 pm

Opinion

Jessica Sieff: Practice your push-ups

It's funny ... a message will get to you one way or another. Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:43 pm

Niles Community Schools

Niles to propose teacher cuts ‘across the board’

Niles Community Schools officials reviewed what seems to be a dismal financial outlook Monday, announcing they are looking into reducing teacher salaries “across the board.” Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:17 pm

Lake Michigan College

9-11 survivor describes challenges

It was a packed room at Lake Michigan College’s Bertrand Crossings Campus Monday night as author and 9-11 survivor Michael Hingson and his guide dog, ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:16 pm

Brandywine Community Schools

Brandywine enrollment as expected

Brandywine Community Schools’ enrollment to receive state aid is slightly lower than desired, Supt. John Jarpe said Monday. Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, September 12, 2011 11:08 pm

News

A community remembers

Between two American flags, waving in the breeze on a warm Sunday afternoon, sat an I beam recovered from Ground Zero in New York City, ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, September 11, 2011 6:26 pm

News

‘I lost four friends that day’

As the sun shone down over Riverfront Park Sunday afternoon, many were seated at benches or on the grass, others walked the trail that runs ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, September 11, 2011 6:22 pm

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Eddies prep for new school year

Labor Day is just around the corner and that means the first day of school is not far behind. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, September 1, 2011 5:32 pm

Lakeland HealthCare

Lakeland breaks ground on ER

“There are few experiences that most of us will remember for the rest of our lives,” said Loren B. Hamel, president and CEO of Lakeland ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:45 pm

News

Brandywine gearing up for new school year, enrollment expected to be on the rise

For students of all ages, the first day of school is a mix of anticipation and excitement. New classrooms, new teachers and a new year ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:32 pm

Niles Community Schools

Niles schools wrapping up renovation projects

For students in Niles Community Schools, the clock is ticking on summer break and with the Labor Day weekend comes the inevitable first day of ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Monday, August 29, 2011 9:46 pm

News

Body found in Indian Lake, victim identified

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department reported that the body of a male victim who drowned in Indian Lake was recovered at approximately 9:30 a.m. Sunday. ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, August 28, 2011 6:12 pm

Business

Baking, business and a recipe for success

When it comes to baking, Marianne Christy, has secrets of sweet success down to a science of sorts. “It starts off with ingredients,” Christy said. “If ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Sunday, August 28, 2011 6:08 pm

Niles-Buchanan YMCA

YMCA to offer free fitness classes at Riverfront Park

When the Niles-Buchanan YMCA kicks off its third annual Day in the Park Saturday, it will host free exercise sessions open to the public from ... Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:02 pm

french market

Last Saturday at market Sept. 3

Just a few minutes into its opening Thursday morning, there were plenty of interested shoppers at the Niles Bensidoun French Market. Read more

by jessicasieff, Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:57 pm

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