Opinion
Editorial: Stupak needs to stand his ground
March 11, 2010
We urge U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak to hold the course regarding abortion provisions in the proposed health care bill and to not compromise on this measure. » Full Story
Murch: Would you be able to step up and help?
March 8, 2010
In 2004, director Eric Steel filmed the Golden Gate Bridge to do a documentary about suicides. The film, “The Bridge,” was released in 2006. » Full Story
Speer: Wings helping to raise funds for Wings
March 5, 2010
This month the Wings will be helping the Wings.
I know, that sounds like a contradiction. Actually it’s not. » Full Story
I know, that sounds like a contradiction. Actually it’s not. » Full Story
Editorial: Community important for rural schools
March 5, 2010
We believe part of the problem in society today is the lack of a feeling of “community. » Full Story
Editorial: Council may want to examine position on contracts
March 4, 2010
In 1969 the popular band Blood, Sweat and Tears released a self-titled album that produced four hit songs, including “Spinning Wheel. » Full Story
Speer: It could be a messy campaign season
February 26, 2010
In my world when a sentence starts with the phrase “Are you ready ...” it almost always deals with football. » Full Story
Editorial: Time to end mandates that lack funding
February 26, 2010
The biggest complaint most people in local governments have about state legislators is their lack of providing the money necessary to address some of the legislation they implement. » Full Story
Speer: Uncertain future at Plaza Pool
February 19, 2010
These days there are troubled waters over at Alpena’s Plaza Pool.
A community pool should be a place of calm, flat water instead of waves of uncertainty. » Full Story
A community pool should be a place of calm, flat water instead of waves of uncertainty. » Full Story
Editorial: Be counted, Michigan needs you
February 19, 2010
Area residents are going to be asked to participate in a very important survey this year that could have a huge impact on the direction of our region for the next 10 years.
The U.S. » Full Story
The U.S. » Full Story
Speer: Officials have done good job thus far
February 12, 2010
Alpena Public School officials are wrestling with two elementary school closings.
In Atlanta officials have changed the school week. » Full Story
In Atlanta officials have changed the school week. » Full Story


