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Leader Columnists

Niles-Buchanan Rotary embodies motto of ‘Service Above Self’

For more than five decades the Niles-Buchanan Rotary Club has helped guide some of the areas brightest students toward achieving their higher education dreams. That ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:03 am

Leader Columnists

Maybe there is a young adult in all of us

Everyone knows that you should never judge a book by its cover, but you also shouldn’t judge it by its target demographic either. Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 12, 2014 9:32 am

Leader Columnists

Businesses have to do more than open doors

The 1989 film “Field of Dreams” took the phrase, “If you build it, he will come,” and etched it forever into America’s collective consciousness. Although ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 5, 2014 8:45 am

Education

Edwardsburg graduates ready for ‘that next’

Two may be company. Three is often called a crowd. But five was perfect when it came to representing the diverse personalities of the Edwardsburg ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Monday, June 2, 2014 8:54 am

Leader Columnists

Bella’s Journey: The story of a courageous 7 year old

Even just glancing at the two-word headline of the story in my inbox — Bella’s Journey — it was apparent this was going to be ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:28 am

Columns

Subtle differences add up to have huge impact

After years of traveling and having lived in several states, it has always been interesting to me how communities in different parts of the country ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:32 am

Leader Columnists

‘Explore Michiana’ through the lens

If a picture is truly worth a thousand words then Leader Publications wants to have a long conversation about “Exploring Michiana.” Time is running out ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:28 am

Leader Columnists

My version of a commencement speech

It may sound cliché, but sometimes the shortest walk actually turns into the biggest step. So it was — or will be — for the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 6:29 pm

Leader Columnists

Do we ‘walk the walk’ on shopping local?

Shop local. Shop local. Shop local. It is a common mantra that we hear each year — especially around Christmas — but are we ignoring ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:05 pm

Leader Columnists

Reasons for love of ‘home’ as diverse as communities themselves

Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana may be world renowned for their abundant natural resources, but the asset that may get overlooked the most is the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:20 am

Leader Columnists

Reasons for love of ‘home’ as diverse as communities themselves

Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana may be world renowned for their abundant natural resources, but the asset that may get overlooked the most is the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:07 pm

Leader Columnists

Newspaper building should be ‘leader’ in downtown restoration

Nostalgia can be the proverbial double-edged sword. It is important that we don’t get bogged down with a singular-focused love of the past, instead incorporating ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 6:33 pm

Leader Columnists

Election coverage must be fair, balanced

In today’s world it seems like the election cycle is pretty much non-stop — just like the cable television news programs that cover the ins ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 10, 2014 8:02 am

Leader Columnists

Winners not always dictated by the scoreboard

For me, the most compelling part of sports is always what occurs outside the lines: The human-interest storylines that are more about life than wins ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, April 2, 2014 5:42 pm

Leader Columnists

Don’t have to go far to explore

Throughout the centuries, world explorers were larger-than-life individuals who carved out unique legacies that became part of our heritage. Although the days of Juan Ponce ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:50 pm

Education

School district investigating alleged misconduct

Interim superintendent: We want the best possible employees Two of three Niles teachers placed on paid administrative leave more than a month ago during an ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Monday, March 24, 2014 8:10 am

Education

A lesson in civics

For Principal Sharon Gregorski, U.S. Congressman Fred Upton’s visit to St. Mary’s School Wednesday ranks pretty high on her list of special days. “The next ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:41 am

Leader Columnists

Our View: Excitement growing for the most-welcomed spring ever

Could it be true? Has spring finally sprung here in southwest Michigan and maybe even across the whole country? I don’t want to count my ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:05 am

News

Niles principals, key staff questioned leadership

Eight of the nine principals within the Niles Community Schools — as well as seven other key staff members including the directors of athletics, curriculum ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:30 am

Business

21st Century Farming: Food hub group seeks support for virtual farmers market

If organizers can “grow” enough community support, the concept of a virtual farmers market will take root right here in Michiana. The Niles Food Hub ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:30 am

Galleries

Four Flags Chamber of Commerce awards outstanding businesses, leaders

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by Michael Caldwell, Monday, March 17, 2014 9:29 am

News

Chamber honors leaders, looks to future

With the theme of “Reaching for the Summit,” the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner focused on recognizing the leaders of today ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Monday, March 17, 2014 8:47 am

Leader Columnists

We need sunshine — in more ways than one

In the midst of this — I’ll use the word “interesting” — winter, no one would be shocked if I said we needed more sunshine. ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:50 am

Leader Columnists

Don’t miss the ‘flowers’ of life

The old saying is that we should always “stop to smell the roses.” But, in today’s fast-paced, 24-hour-news-cycle world, it may be even more important ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 6, 2014 11:04 am

Leader Columnists

All stories have compelling layers beneath the surface

Deep in her heart, Jackie Evans always knew her son, Colten, was going to end up answering the call of duty. After all, it was ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:58 am

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