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Why free Internet matters

“Newspapers are dead, and the Internet killed them.” For years now, this has been the refrain spouted by ...

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Relay for Life making difference one dollar, one person at a time

There are always lots of things going on across southwest Michigan. Communities from the Lake Michigan shore to ...

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Heroes and heritage in our backyards

Who is your hero? I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count, and I’ve always ...

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Don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone

As I’m sure most of the community’s culinary mavens already know and lamented, downtown’s Foodies Fresh Café and ...

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Integrity is everything

A couple of days ago a fellow alum who worked at my college paper about 20 years before me ...

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Perspective on winter continues to melt away

I am not sure that growing up in eastern Kentucky exactly constitutes being from the south — those who ...

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Positive changes become rewards unto themselves

Although it shocks me to even type it, I have now been here at Leader Publications for almost ...

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Plenty to learn in issue two of Michiana Life

About three weeks ago when I went into an interview for the cover story of Michiana Life, I ...

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‘Cheerleaders’ offer crucial support for their communities

It usually didn’t take newcomers long to figure out that Juan Ganum was the leading cheerleader for the ...

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Shining Star turns table

During the last week or two, I’ve gotten to speak with some pretty outstanding kids. Again this year, ...

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Finding the right Niles superintendent

Relationships matter. A lot.

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Another year of ice fest fun

In the words of the popular Disney character, “Some things are worth melting for.” Despite warmer temperatures than ...

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Best gifts cannot be found in a store

My wife and I recently asked our oldest daughter how she wanted to celebrate her looming seventh birthday, ...

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Still time to recognize ‘Unsung Heroes’

At weddings the minister often urges guests to “speak now or forever hold your peace.” This is Michiana ...

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The point we’re missing with the Charlie Hebdo tragedy

Last week, journalists all over the world were united by a tragedy when 12 of their own were ...

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Here’s to a happier 2015

A week into 2015, I have finally come up with a resolution for the new year. I spent a ...

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Freedoms pave way to informed public

Historically, the best manuscripts or writings — those we consider classics like The Bible or the works of ...

Columns

Three reasons why I can’t (completely) hate winter

With the holidays over and grass still showing, part of me wishes I were more upset. I remember ...

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‘Quality or quantity’ can be heartwrenching decision

The skinny, onyx-black cat showed up on my parents’ front porch out of nowhere, basically just appearing one ...

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New year brings new changes

As with any type of business, Leader Publications continuously looks for ways to better serve its customers.  We ...

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True ‘reason for season’ is found in the Bible

Our national media keeps telling us that we are facing a “War on Christmas” by those wanting to ...

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Remembering 2014

It has often been said that journalists write the rough drafts of history books. Living in the small ...

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Bell ringing about what was seen not heard

Even on the way out the door most shopping carts aren’t piled as high as the one being ...

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Smallest of moments can have biggest impact

Although I am sure I am far from the first person to come to this conclusion, I was ...

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Why dating in 2014 is so difficult

Dating in 2014 is hard. I know what you’re thinking. Dating has always been hard, and always will ...

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