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Opinion

Taking a gamble

Editorials and columns

If you’ve resided in our fair state for longer than a week, this next statement may seem off the wall, but you know that is uncomfortably close to the truth. So here goes. If they took all the online casino and sports betting away, most would move to New Jersey, which is number one in the ...

Properly secure kids and pets in your vehicle

Editorials and columns

National Kids and Pets Day is an opportunity to celebrate the love we share with our children and their furry friends. Yet it is also a critical reminder of the dangers they face in vehicles, particularly as families prepare to drive for spring or summer vacations. “It’s our ...

Little Sprouts, great harvests

Editorials and columns

“Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year. For gardening begins in January with the dream.” ~ Josephine Nuese Little Sprouts Garden started as a desire to teach our seven children, my little sprouts, how to ...

Pope Francis leaves a complex legacy

Editorials and columns

Whether you are Catholic or not, Pope Francis will be remembered as a significant part of the early 21st century. Seen as a champion of the poor and downtrodden by many or a non traditionalist by others, Pope Francis’ time as Pope will leave a lasting legacy. Everything about Pope Francis ...

Decluttered home equals decluttered mind

Editorials and columns

Spring is here. It’s time to open the windows and let in some fresh air, enjoy the longer hours of sunshine, and get cleaning. Spring is a time for renewal, and spring cleaning is a great opportunity to create a fresh start and revive your living space. I used to watch this home ...

In-school suspension program important

Editorials and columns

Alpena High School recently added another behavior management options for students with its new in-school suspension (ISS) program. Staff writer Reagan Voetberg reported on Thursday that, though the program is still new, it is seeing success so far. The program was pitched after parents, ...