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Letters to the Editor

Time to clean up your mess, manufacturers

Here’s the thing: Dana Nessel has filed suit against out-of-state FKI Hardware (formerly Keeler Brass Company) to remove PFAS and other chemical pollutants from 9 of the company’s former, west Michigan ground and water sites. This company is just the latest of 17 businesses being accused of ...

Scott Joy’s recent letter hit all the right marks

Scott Joy, you’re not alone brother. You are not alone and thank you for articulating what so many are experiencing since last week. We can be encouraged by the fact that Alpena, Presque Isle, and Montmorency counties voted NO on Proposal 3. Praise God! JULIE KASZUBOWSKI, Posen

Take time to show kindness toward others

Now with Veterans Day behind us, let us not forget them. It’s time to rethink our need for appreciation and kindness toward others. Maya Angelou said, “People may forget what you said, they may forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Our world is at a ...

Michiganders, my heart is heavy for us

I’m not a politician, an activist or a person of high profile. I’m an average guy, born and raised in Alpena, a proud AHS Wildcat and ACC alum. After living in the grandeur of the Midwest and Canadian Rockies, Michigan is where my family longed to return. I love this place and all its ...

Appreciation for all of our military veterans

Yesterday, communities across America will celebrate and honored U.S. military veterans for their patriotism, love of county, and willingness to serve during war and peace time. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice ending World War began. It is the origin of ...

We have great medical care here in Alpena

Last week there was a letter from Walt Plohocky about the great care he received from Doc. Beltinck and the team from MyMichigan Health Center Alpena. I just got a total hip replacement from the same group and received the same unbelievable treatment. I am 75 years old and this was my first ...