|
|
Fletcher: Take action if you want things better
December 19, 2012 Fifty-one years ago next month President John F. Kennedy asked our country “And so, my fellow Americans — ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. more »»
Gray: The joy of failure
December 17, 2012 I created a new, two-week fitness program for women at the health club. The goal? To fail. That’s right. more »»
Krawczak: Results to learn from, build on
December 17, 2012 I just finished reading the survey that Northeast Michigan Council of Governments and the City of Alpena conducted to help the city update its comprehensive plan. more »»
Editorial: Recall bill deserves serious consideration
December 14, 2012 The Michigan Legislature hasn’t been just locked into Right-To-Work legislation in Lansing this week. more »»
Speer: Charitable tax deduction needed
December 14, 2012 People give to charities for a variety of reasons. Diane and I do so as blessings. We’ve been blessed, so in turn, we want to share our blessings with others. Others do so out of obligation. more »»
Questions, Anyone?
December 14, 2012 Questions visitors ask Q. A visitor being shown around Alpena recently asked many questions. more »»
Editorial: Change to dollar coins makes sense
December 13, 2012 Do you want to do your part in reducing the federal deficit? Would you be willing to do away with dollar bills in exchange for coins? When asked similar questions recently, the response was lukewarm... more »»
Fletcher: Who do we tax and how much?
December 11, 2012 Everyone is talking about taxes but nobody is doing much about them. The president and speaker of the House spoke privately earlier this week but aren’t saying what, if any, conclusions they came to. more »»
Stutzman: Lifetime value of a customer
December 10, 2012 Hey business owners, how’s your customer service? My husband and I are strong advocates of shopping local and we try to do as much Christmas shopping as we can at local businesses. more »»
Editorial: Costliest year ever for gas
December 7, 2012 With Christmas but a few weeks away now readers are left scurrying to make purchases and finalize the gifts for those on their list. more »»
Speer: Timing questionable for right-to-work
December 7, 2012 Forget the fiscal cliff talk for a few days, Michigan residents now have a new buzz to talk about with this week’s proposed right-to-work legislation. more »»
Murch: Alternative high school winter sports for outside
December 7, 2012 Sports Editor James Andersen and sports writer Eric Benac were discussing on Friday the number of sports during the various high school season. more »»
Editorial: Hats off to our local heroes
December 6, 2012 The front page of Thursday’s newspaper should serve as a reminder to all of us of the sacrifice and heroic actions local safety personnel do in their jobs for the community. more »»
Fletcher: Fiscal cliff keeping businesses from investing for the future
December 4, 2012 All the economic talk these days seems to center around the fiscal cliff. The uncertainty surrounding that cliff is disconcerting to all of us, and makes planning for 2013 difficult at best. more »»
Krawczak: Nothing to do? Not in Alpena
December 3, 2012 Alpena is so boring. There is nothing to do. Ever. I hope you read that in the same way I typed it. With sarcas. more »»
Editorial: Interest in local gov’t a good sign
November 30, 2012 We wish Susan Nielsen and Mike Polluch well in their new roles on Alpena Municipal Council. more »»
Speer: Dreams Powerball could have filled
November 30, 2012 I’m bummed. I woke up Thursday morning with the sobering realization I didn’t win the $579.9 million Powerball drawing Wednesday night. more »»
Murch: Time to put our focus on a better Alpena
November 30, 2012 The Michael Stanley Band was a Cleveland institution that had plenty of regional success and some national success in the 1970s and '80s. more »»
Questions, Anyone?
November 30, 2012 DeVere Q. Reader Laura (Cohn) Knight, who grew up in Alpena but now lives in North Carolina, was surprised to read in the Asheville, N.C. more »»
Editorial: Support Lions Old Newsboys this weekend
November 29, 2012 This weekend one of our favorite Christmas traditions continues at locations around Alpena. more »» |
in:
News, Blogs & Events Web |