So grateful for Dr. Dave Dargis and his hardworking crew of volunteers for once again making it happen. I am speaking of course of their efforts in hosting, facilitating, and maintaining a longstanding Alpena/northern Michigan tradition, the Alpena Buck Pole. It was a resounding success! Well ...

I went to see my chaplain after last week’s sermon and I asked him to answer this very simple question: “How do I vote in the next presidential election? Should I vote to save our democracy, with all of its rights and freedoms, or should I vote to help save the lives of all unborn ...

It is time to fix the problems destroying our country. Riots, looting, sit-ins, marches, mislabeling problems, inventing problems, ignoring laws, applying laws unequally, ignoring science, and just plain old lies do nothing to solve our problems. Participating individuals may feel better, but ...

Thank you to all military veterans. Every Nov. 11 is designated as the day we celebrate and honor U.S. military veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve during war and peace time. I urge you to take time to honor our military veterans and their families. I ...

Alpena County commissioners, Residents of Alpena County would like to be treated as intelligent members of the community. We elected you as “representatives,” not “governors.” It has been brought to our attention you seek another millage and hold our safety as the ax above our heads ...

Jack Bergman, U.S. representative for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, received copious news coverage over this past week in both local and national media. This coverage followed Bergman’s announcement that he was running for the position of speaker of the U.S. House of ...