I am concerned about the religious column, “Lust of the flesh,” in our local newspaper. This inclusion poses significant dangers to our community and the principles of journalism. Firstly, the separation of church and state is fundamental to ensuring public spaces remain neutral and ...

On June 5, The Alpena News published an article in the Local News section titled “Kitten season in Alpena County,” written by Courtney Boyd. Within this article it states: “Northeast Michigan Trap Neuter Return (TNR), a nonprofit program in the region that specializes in trapping feral ...

Recently, two very special holidays were celebrated across our country — Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. In my home, both brought a considerable sense of pride in this country we do call HOME. But, apparently, this same sense of pride seems to have been lost by one of our political ...

As a member of the Board of the Trustees for Alpena County George N Fletcher Library, I cannot tell you how to vote on our upcoming millage, but I can provide you with facts that may help you to make your decision. The upcoming millage is a renewal of our current tax rate that provides the ...

In recent years, challenges against certain books from local libraries have surged (65% in 2023). Most of these demands have been about books depicting or written by LGBTQ+ people and people of color, as well as books that talk about puberty, teen pregnancy, consent, and sexual assault. ...

Dear Editor, “Wealthy Wall Street backers continue to support Trump despite his criminal conviction, drawn by his promises to cut taxes and regulations,” by Anusuya Lahiri, Benzinga Editor, May 31, 2024. The unlimited shame and greed of these people is unimaginable. Consider: Their ...