Opinion
Speer: Sanctuary meets and exceeds expectations
May 9, 2008
It’s interesting how the years have changed people’s minds in Northeast Michigan regarding the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. » Full Story
Editorial: Free Clinic a welcome addition
May 9, 2008
Too often in today’s economy people with legitimate needs “fall between the cracks” of our welfare system. » Full Story
Editorial: At last, possibly some good news on the economy
May 8, 2008
Could the sound of "Lights, Camera, Action" soon be heard in the corners of Northeast Michigan?
It could indeed be a possibility as apparently Michigan's recently enacted incentive packa » Full Story
It could indeed be a possibility as apparently Michigan's recently enacted incentive packa » Full Story
Speer: We can’t afford to be careless with fire
May 2, 2008
Friday’s rain had to be greeted with open arms from Department of Natural Resources firefighters. » Full Story
Editorial: Those responsible for bomb threat should be punished
May 2, 2008
Threats against students are serious matters for which there is no excuse, and thus those who commit them need dealt with in the strictest of ways to discourage copycatters. » Full Story
Editorial: State’s highway cleanup concept makes a difference
May 1, 2008
The "Adopt-A-Highway" road cleanup concept of the Michigan Department of Transportation is a great example of an effective partnership between government and citizens. » Full Story
Murch: Is this going to be summer of ‘staycation’?
April 25, 2008
Brent LeRoy is a gas station owner in Dog River, Saskatchewan, Canada. » Full Story
Editorial: Caution comes first when thinking about burning
April 17, 2008
Tuesday’s fire near Long Rapids should serve as a reminder to everyone of the dry conditions in our area. » Full Story
Editorial: Discovery stage positive for learning Wolverine's impact
April 11, 2008
While there still remain many questions regarding the proposed clean-coal utility plant of Wolverine Power Co. » Full Story
Editorial: Use caution, take more time due to road construction
April 8, 2008
Road and street construction has begun in earnest in Northeast Michigan, creating detours, traffic slowdowns, and in some instances a bit of frustration for motorists. » Full Story