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Letters to the Editor

A realistic idea on stopping mass shootings

Two recent articles by far-left columnist Jamie Stiehm in the Alpena News stated that the Jan. 6, 2020 incident at the Capitol was perpetrated by ‘armed mobs’. In her most recent column (2/20/23) she states ‘Thousands came armed in force to the Capitol the day democracy almost died’. ...

On bone-headed government and balloons

It’s official that the Out House Staff in Washington D.C. has been awarded and certified as the most idiotic, bone-headed, brainless, incompetent government on this planet. I am referring to the most recent Chinese spy balloon in which our trusted glorious leaders finally decided to shoot it ...

What happened to obeying rules of the road?

Did you know... Back in 1958 and 1959 I took drivers ed classes where they not only showed us how to operate an automobile, but taught us the rules of the road. As I drive in the Northeast counties I noticed many infractions made by fellow drivers. I would still believe that most if not ...

What’s going on with local veterinary prices?

What is happening to the veterinary services in our area? Prices have gone so high that it is almost impossible to use their services anymore. This is not the big city. This is a small town with most residents on a fixed income. How are we to keep animals healthy and from overpopulating if we ...

Grateful for support of Alpena community

Speaking for my family, I would like to thank this incredible community for all of the support throughout the past few months. This has been one of the most challenging times our family has faced, and we’ve never felt alone in our fight. The petition has 500-plus signatures and every single ...

Grateful for the support from Alpena County

To the Constituents of District 8 and Alpena County, On Jan. 24, I had the great privilege to be appointed as the District 8 County Commissioner. Although I have held this position for the past 6 years, the appointment was a very special moment for my family and I. I want to take the ...