The Alpena County Republican Party invited their State Chairwoman, Kristina Karamo, to speak after their recent business meeting. There’s nothing unusual or untoward about this. Karamo gained notoriety last year when she voiced her election security concerns, seemingly standing in agreement ...

Mr. mayor and council people, Why is there not anything being done about all of the eyesores around town? I’m speaking of cars parked on sidewalks, old couches in plain sight, junk of all sorts in plain sight. Nothing is ever done about it. If you make city ordinances, then why do you not ...

The recent article discussing the challenges of north side businesses in Alpena ignores the obvious deterrent to residential foot traffic and economic development — Decorative Panels Inc. (DPI). As a new property owner on the north side, I am disheartened by the community’s inaction in ...

While families in our area are struggling with the rising costs of food and trying to provide healthy meals for their children to eat, extremist Republicans in Washington, D.C. are proposing massive cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps)—the key program ...

Our County Board of Commissioners recently made a disappointing revelation. Talks have been going on that could transfer the housing of animals in the charge of our “Animal Control Shelter” to a local “protection shelter”. Could animals’ welfare possibly lose law enforcement ...

Spring is here. As a snowbird returning to her roots of Alpena soon, I’m looking forward to this season once again. I have experienced so many springs. As usual I am still thrilled by its arrival. No matter if its coming is dragged out or immediate, I can count on the season of spring year ...