Opinion

NELDON: Teenagers can teach us a thing or two about philanthropy

“I hope this doesn’t give me acne.”

Opinion

NELDON: Book reminds us why journalism is so important

This weekend, I was practicing my favorite pastime with my twin (discovering new books) when one of my ...

Opinion

NELDON: Celebrating all things ‘Made in Michiana’

French Paper Mill in Niles has boasted about the manufacturing company’s energy efficiency since before it was cool ...

Opinion

NELDON: Jack and Jan prove opposing viewpoints don’t make enemies

This week has been a sad one for Niles and greater southwest Michigan, as the region has said ...

Opinion

NOVAK: MXoN is finally here and I’m excited

I have spent a lot of the summer looking forward to one single event. And finally, the Motocross of ...

Opinion

NELDON: Facilitating a fair, balanced election

As I wrote earlier this summer, it has been encouraging in the last year to see more and ...

Opinion

Miss Michigan opener a prime example of what pageants should be about

When the Miss America pageant was broadcast Sunday night, viewers were given a new pageant experience. In the ...

Opinion

NELDON: Drum roll please…

Since I relocated to downtown Niles a few months ago, one of my favorite hobbies has been watching ...

Opinion

NELDON: Uphold your commitment: Research, vote in August primary

A drive down U.S.-12 sure is colorful these days, isn’t it? Signs with bright red, blue, green and yellow ...

Opinion

Small towns, big hearts

This week, two local teenagers have undergone major procedures to combat health issues inflicted by a motorcycle accident ...

Opinion

NELDON: An unrelenting commitment to sharing your stories

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine shared a newspaper clipping he found that featured former Brandywine superintendent ...

Sports

NOVAK: Video displays everything good about sports

There is a video floating around the internet that many of you may have seen on Facebook over ...

Columns

NELDON: Help those less fortunate this Christmas in June

Although summer seems to officially have made its way to southwest Michigan, for many less fortunate families throughout ...

Opinion

NELDON: Words of wisdom from the wisest

As soon as thousands of southwest Michigan graduates are finished with turning their tassels this weekend, they will ...

Opinion

NELDON: Growing region offers lots to explore

In the last month, I’ve had the fun task of showing visitors from out of town around the ...

Columns

COLUMN: Seeding the tournament

It is hard to believe we are just over a week away from the start of the MHSAA ...

Leader Columnists

It is never easy to say goodbye

The past nine days have been the toughest of my life. For those who may not already know, ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: How to help: Friends and family of domestic violence victims

Throughout Victims’ Rights Week this week, our editorial team has taken a closer look at how domestic violence ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Newsprint supply is tightening, and you are affected

The paper (newsprint) used to print the Niles Daily Star you hold in your hands cost 10 percent ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Service to community goes long way in business longevity

For as long as I can remember, I have ordered the same dish at Prime Table in Niles: ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Look beyond the politics of student walkout

For 17 minutes yesterday, students across America — including some at our local schools — took a stand, ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Historic natural disaster brings community together

Last Wednesday evening, one of our reporters returned to the newsroom after a jam-packed day of breaking news ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Following this yellow brick road we call ‘life’

How often in your life have you thought to yourself, “I might be better at this, if only ...

Leader Columnists

NELDON: Thanks to our street departments

Just a week after the groundhog saw its shadow, Mother Nature gave us a big reminder that winter ...

Leader Columnists

YOAKUM: Thanks for all the memories, Dowagiac

Like so many others who embark on a new career, in a new community, I had no idea ...

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