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Horizons

Horizons edition always a ‘labor’ of love

Creating a massive newspaper section like our upcoming Horizons edition is a little like a slightly less messy version of childbirth. OK, that really may ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 20, 2014 9:16 am

Columns

‘Good enough’ doesn’t work for communication

A long time ago I was given the great advice that communication is a key determinate of success in virtually every aspect of life. Anyone ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:21 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Super Bowl about more than just sports

For at least two decades now, the “big game” has been about far more than what happens on the football field. Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, February 6, 2014 8:56 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Believe the billionaire over the pessimists

Mark Twain famously quipped several variations of the remark that, “The rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” The prolific author could very well ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, January 23, 2014 9:29 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Unity, uniqueness aren’t mutually exclusive

Every community in southwest Michigan seems to stand pretty strong on its own, but it is exciting to think about what could be accomplished by ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:49 am

Uncategorized

Postage increase treats ‘symptoms’ instead of ‘disease’

Have you ever heard the expression, “It is like putting a Band-Aid on a broken arm?” Well, that is essentially what is occurring with the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:31 pm

Columns

Who are your ‘Unsung Heroes?’

Not all four-letter words are the kind that make you blush when they slip from your lips. “Hero” is one that we toss around pretty ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:59 pm

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Carrying holiday spirit into the new year

Christmas may officially be over but that doesn’t mean the holiday spirit has to be packed away in the garage or attic with the tree, ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, December 26, 2013 9:05 am

Columns

Gauging snowfall all a matter of perspective

“I think you have brought me to the snowiest place on earth. Is this the North Pole?” Those were the words that greeted me when ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, December 19, 2013 8:20 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Let’s honor victims of Sandy Hook

Sadly, we have come to expect violence in the world today, but some acts are so heartless and senseless that they shake us to our ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, December 12, 2013 8:39 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Community bonds impact business success

English poet John Donne wrote that, “No man is an island.” Well, guess what? No business is either. The satirical author was probably trying to ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, December 5, 2013 8:55 am

downtown

Hunter Ice Festival taking shape

Most festival organizers hope for sunny skies and warm temperatures but that certainly isn’t the case when it comes to the Hunter Ice Festival. Marking ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Monday, December 2, 2013 7:28 am

Editorials

Michael Caldwell: Location isn’t everything in real estate

Customer service sometimes seems like a forgotten concept in today’s day and age, but that certainly isn’t the case when it comes to realtor Debbie ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 3:40 pm

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Are you ready to let your voice be heard?

Every good community newspaper should include a diverse range of voices, spanning from its own leadership to those of a cross-section of its readers. The ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, November 14, 2013 7:35 am

Niles

City of Niles donates new flagpole

Even towering overhead 90 feet in the air, those in attendance Monday would tell you the stars and stripes of the American Flag looked impressive ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 8:00 am

Columns

Column: Friendliness not tied to geography

One interesting side effect of living in a hotel — something that I hope to change later this month as I finalize purchasing a home ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:00 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Scream Park about caring and scaring

It is a lot easier for me to write about how I spent last Friday night than it would be for me to talk about ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, October 31, 2013 6:26 pm

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Some things shouldn’t change

Famed playwright William Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” in Romeo and Juliet. Although I am certainly not as eloquent of a writer as the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, October 24, 2013 9:48 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: Let’s take care of our heart

A thriving downtown business district has been the figurative and literal heart of most towns across America for decades, pumping life into the community. Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:57 am

Columns

Michael Caldwell: And I thought Michigan was cold

Although Buckeye and Wolverine fans may disagree, I am quickly finding out that Ohio and Michigan aren’t all that different. Many people have read the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:54 am

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