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Opinion

Why all the excitement?

Editorials and columns

Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” Americans call the game soccer; the rest of the world calls it football. The World Cup Football games will be held in 2026 in the western hemisphere in the countries of Mexico, The United States and ...

Exactly what business are we in with measles?

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Measles is a "cost of doing business," says a highly placed official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I'd like to know what business that is. To be fair, let me finish the CDC principal deputy director's quote. Ralph Abraham said that measles is a cost of doing business ...

The language we use

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Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger " (Proverbs 15:1). It means calm, patient and kind words ...

We have been Independent for 250 years! Why stop now?

Editorials and columns

How does it feel to be 250 years old? This year we, the United States of America, will celebrate over two centuries of independence, and now is as good of time as any to look how far we have come and look how far we can go. Most know our country’s history, but suffice to say those who came ...

Adopt the positive winter perspective

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“It’s so cold.” Yup, it is Northern Michigan. It gets cold. You have a choice as to where you live. There might be plenty of good reasons you live where you do and complications to moving, but you have a choice. “I don’t like having to do snow removal.” Pay someone else to do it. ...

Cavitt to host local office hours

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State Representative Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, will host local office hours in Cheboygan, Curran, and Posen. The meetings will take place at the following times and locations: Friday, Feb. 6 — Route 65 Diner in Posen, 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 — Alice’s Restaurant in Cheboygan, 11 ...