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Editorials and columns

Exactly what business are we in with measles?

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

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?

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

“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

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 ...

The state that stands up to ICE

President Donald Trump and his federal forces chose the wrong city and state for the escalating war on civilians out on the streets and in their homes, resulting in two deaths so far. Minneapolis residents are defending city walls as best they can against masked federal Immigration and ...