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Fletcher: Enough to cause head scratching
April 9, 2013 Lewis Carroll’s Alice of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland murmured: “Curiouser and curiouser.” Dr Bill Nesbitt used to say: “I love these goin’s on. more »»
Krawczak: We want to know who you know
April 8, 2013 I’m glad I know you, but what I really want to know is who you know. more »»
Editorial: Experiment with Atlantic salmon could benefit fishers
April 5, 2013 The Department of Natural Resources is using the Thunder Bay and Au Sable rivers as “guinea pigs” if you will in an experiment that, if successful, could provide a fishing bonanza for Lake Huron... more »»
Speer: Sad news for opposite age groups
April 5, 2013 Political decisions, especially those involving money, will eventually be felt by all of us. Some of those decisions, such as local water rates, would be felt immediately. more »»
Editorial: Alcona Drug Court shining example of alternative way to deal with drug users
April 4, 2013 We all have heard the Chinese proverb “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. more »»
Fletcher: Our devalued American dollar
April 2, 2013 Toward the end of World War II, the world economic systems were nearly as battered as the countries in which the fighting took place. more »»
Stutzman: Getting our youth involved in the community
April 1, 2013 There is an epidemic sweeping the nation and Alpena has not been left untouched. You can see it everywhere. In county, township, and city meetings. In the ranks of service clubs and organizations. more »»
Editorial: Discovery in Saginaw County adds wrinkle to bovine TB questions
March 29, 2013 A small story this week from Associated Press could have major implications for all of Michigan, and should be of particular interest to Northeast Michigan residents. more »»
Speer: Realistic expectations in tough times
March 29, 2013 Infrastructure is vitally important to any community and its growth. Prosperous communities have good infrastructure in place, declining communities don’t. more »»
Questions, Anyone?
March 29, 2013 Alpena News masthead Q. Reader Paul Lance, formerly of Alpena and now in California, asks why the Alpena News has a different masthead on weekends. more »»
Editorial: Another sign of spring’s arrival: Soo Locks opening
March 28, 2013 Commerce began moving back and forth through all the Great Lakes this week with the opening of the Soo Locks Monday. more »»
Fletcher: The real unemployment numbers
March 26, 2013 My Mom used to say “Liars figure and figures lie.” She would use this expression mostly in regard to politicians and governmental official. more »»
Krawczak: Go ahead and tell your story
March 25, 2013 When the Alpena Chamber of Commerce was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award in the State of Michigan and was a runnerup for the 2010 and 2012 awards, we didn’t just congratulate... more »»
Editorial: Pettalia town hall chance to talk about roads with state rep
March 22, 2013 Potholes. Gas at nearly $4 a gallon. Safe bridges. Higher vehicle registrations. more »»
Speer: Millage aftereffects are numerous
March 22, 2013 It didn’t take long for the effects of the failed education millage last month to begin showing across the region. more »»
Abatements work when done properly
March 21, 2013 Tax abatements are one of those things that people seem to either appreciate or hate, with little middle ground for compromise. more »»
Fletcher: Busy week with lots to talk about
March 19, 2013 A hectic week had resulted in a column of disjointed thoughts, few of which deal with economics. Two people whom I always admired died this past week, Clair Diamond and Ethel LaHaie. more »»
Stutzman: Quality, not quantity, is the better way to help community
March 18, 2013 This week I had to make a decision that was fairly difficult to make. It wasn’t a life changing decision by any means but nonetheless, it was tough. I had to say “no” to something goo. more »»
Editorial: ACC efforts worth supporting
March 15, 2013 “Building a Powerful Future” is the theme of the new fundraising campaign at Alpena Community College. more »»
Speer: We need to address shift in population
March 15, 2013 Quietly, without fanfare or attention, it happens. Like a thief in the night another one is gone. more »» |
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