ALPENA — Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time to honor the great service and sacrifice given by so many who served during that time. March 29 was designated as a day to recognize specifically the veterans who served during the Vietnam War, which took place from February 1961 to ...

“There is nothing in this life that can destroy you but yourself. Bad things happen to everyone, but when they do, you can’t just fall apart and die. You have to fight back.” — Alexandra Monir, “Timeless” I wasn’t sure I’d have the strength to write this — at least not so ...

“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.” — John Lennon Those who believe the laughable conspiracy theory that the National Football League scripts its seasons to generate maximum suspense, hype, and ratings got a fresh round of evidence last week when it ...

“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” — George Washington “Free speech is in trouble,” famed polling guru Nate Silver stated flatly in the headline of a recent newsletter. I hate to disagree with a guru, but ...

ROGERS CITY — A young bull elk has taken up residence in Rogers City and residents of the city have become enamored with their new neighbor. Officials say the animal has been in the area for about three weeks and many people are beginning to get too close to take photos and videos and to ...

“Without publicity, no good is permanent; under the auspices of publicity, no evil can continue.” — Jeremy Bentham At least as long as I’ve been a journalist, some lawmakers in Lansing have tried to make the Legislature and the governor’s office subject to state transparency laws. ...