There I was, suffering a cough, unwrapping a lozenge, and in small print on the wrapper were messages … messages to inspire one to feel better: “Get back in the game,” “Don’t give up on yourself,” “You’ll survive” … all little pep talks! Wow! All around us, you can find ...

Pay attention to what we are witnessing: Donald J. Trump and the GOP (Big Money) have won the presidential election and has begun to install an autocratic regime in “the United States of America.” Here’s what is happening: “The United States of America’s” Supreme Court has ...

Again, Mr. Awtry nailed the election in spades! He succinctly covered the issues that most of us American citizens have been muttering, murmuring, grumbling, and finally shouting about for far too long! It’s NICE to see it in print! Bravo Zulu! Let’s hope someone passes it on to the ...

This letter should not have to be written. Sadly, here I am writing it. Mr. Hinkley, I wonder how The Alpena News would have reported a Kamala Harris win instead of a Donald Trump win? I’ll bet it would have been smeared all over the front page. Instead, Trump did in fact win. Let’s ...

For those who have driven past McRae Park recently, you may have noticed it’s received a much-needed upgrade. I believe a huge thank you needs to be extended to the Alpena County Democratic Party leadership group and multiple donors who have donated their time and money over the course of ...

What have we done by electing a former felon, misogynist, narcissistic, lying individual? We have set precedence for our children, as they can do whatever they want, because their skin will be like Teflon and nothing will become of their actions. If we try to correct them, they will emulate ...