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Speer: Increase in gas tax is not the answer
February 3, 2012 The message seems pretty simple: Michigan residents don’t want an increase in the state’s gas tax, even if it were to be used for improving state highways. more »»
Editorial: Indiana provides lessons for Michigan with right-to-work
February 3, 2012 Don’t think for a moment this week’s passage of right-to-work legislation in Indiana did not send shock waves through Michigan. more »»
Murch: Non-motorized transportation key component
February 3, 2012 Walkability is a word you hear discussed about communities. It’s used to describe how easily a community can be navigated on foot, as well as bicycle, and how much access there is to those areas. more »»
Editorial: Business Expo to be a relaxing and enjoyable environment
February 2, 2012 Great new business opportunities, the chance to have questions answered in a relaxing setting, shopping opportunities, good books, food and interesting craft ideas. more »»
Fletcher: Give business a clear message
January 31, 2012 Not too surprisingly, I know a large group of people who are CEOs of companies. Since I’ve been a CEO for more than 40 years, I am bound to run into a lot of people who are similarly employed. more »»
Stutzman: A little help from the neighbor
January 30, 2012 As I write this column, the snow is gently falling. The trees have been transformed into the backdrop of a mystical theater set. The streets are blanketed with soft white powder. Winter is here. more »»
Murch: Two people were up for the challenge
January 27, 2012 I didn't think I would get an overwhelming amount of emails responding to my challenge about coming up with new business for the area. The total, however, was less than underwhelming — six. more »»
Fletcher: Can't blame them for the tax laws
January 24, 2012 In 1935 in an opinion while he was a judge on the U.S. more »»
Speer: Writing is on the wall for power plant
January 20, 2012 Football Hall of Famer and ABC commentator Don Meredith was well known for this saying when a game he was broadcasting turned into a one-sided blowout: “Turn out the lights, the party’s over. more »»
Editorial: Governor’s focus on jobs needed, spotlight on Neiman’s Family Market well-deserved
January 20, 2012 No one will argue that the key to economic revival is jobs. more »»
Murch: A challenge for you to create more jobs
January 20, 2012 Gov. Rick Snyder has said 2012 is the year of the job. OK, he didn’t quite say it that way, but jobs was the focus of his State of the State address on Wednesday. more »»
Fletcher: It’s your choice to make, millionaires
January 17, 2012 Your President has been going around the country talking about taxing millionaires and billionaire. more »»
Stutzman: Honor and respect your roots
January 16, 2012 Your life history is a finely woven tapestry that communicates the person you are toda. more »»
Murch: Beware the gas prices this summer
January 13, 2012 Here’s a Saturday pop quiz: Which of these statements is true? A. The summer tourism season is set to take a hit B. The economy is set to take a hit C. Your pocketbook is set to take a hit . more »»
Speer: NIE helps kids keep up on the news
January 13, 2012 One of the main questions I often hear when talking to groups about the newspaper is “what exactly is the NIE program?” NIE is an acronym for Newspaper In Education and involves us supplying various... more »»
Editorial: Benishek provides comprehensive look at first year in office
January 13, 2012 1st Congressional District Congressman Dan Benishek wants to be accountable to his constituents. more »»
Fletcher: Cash poor or move your assets
January 10, 2012 About 20 years ago I was sitting in a Rotary or Lions meeting and a fellow proclaimed the true net worth of the organization was the combined net worth of all of the companies that had voluntarily... more »»
Speer: Good news about low unemployment rate
January 6, 2012 Are you ready for some good news this morning? How about this for starters: Holiday hiring last month resulted in the nation’s unemployment rate being at its lowest level in three years. more »»
Editorial: Salvation Army holiday numbers reveal residents making a difference
January 6, 2012 Remember the red kettles from last month? Do you ever wonder just how much of a difference your giving can make? Are you a numbers person? Here are the holiday numbers released this week by Major... more »»
Editorial: County’s presence should remain at inter-governmental meetings in future
January 5, 2012 Remember the barbed wire fence along Bagley? How about that 12-ft. more »»
Fletcher: What might happen in 2012
January 3, 2012 This is the time of year when folks prognosticate the future. I wouldn’t say I am very lucky at gambling but I am willing to make certain bets on future events. more »» |
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