In the world of absolute power, Donald J. Trump found his “mark” in the GOP and he has it made. He and his family live above the law with no restrictions and operate on their own personal behalf now worth hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars. Acting as President Donald J. Trump and his GOP now ...

To further explain my experience within the health care system. By no means am I disparaging any one individual but the system as a whole. I must repeat a major factor or problem with health care is insurance companies. To an extreme, a health care facility may choose to attribute your ...

After decades of bi-partisan opposition to Russian aggression, including three years of bi-partisan support for Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s latest attempt to take over their country, Trump appears to be treating Russia as an ally. The despicable attack by Trump and Vance against ...

Last Saturday’s Alpena News (March 1) reported a pivotal moment in geopolitics, not on the front page, but rather past the notice about changes in the billing cycle for water services, past the list of winning lottery numbers, past the “Cheers and Jeers” section, past the editorials, ...

As a former consultant and educator of high-needs infants, I can attest to the importance of reminding families of PL 94-142, or IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1975). In short, this act ensures that all children, regardless of ability, have the right to a free and ...

Growing up in Hubbard Lake, we only had three TV stations, no 24-hour Cartoon Network back then. So most Saturday mornings you could find me munching my Coco Pebbles and getting my weekly cartoon allotment. Often, a PSA aired for the Peace Corps, it would dynamically transform my life’s path. ...