We have seen the heart wrenching devastation occurring in Ukraine. A major power is raging a war of annihilation against its neighbor. Many have been moved to help the endless flow of refugees. So far it hasn’t been a very fair fight. No one wants to see an escalation in the fighting. But ...

Our recent experience at MyMichigan Medical Center renewed our appreciation for the healthcare workers here, as well as the ones who have come as reinforcements for the staff overwhelmed with COVID patients. Working long hours, sometimes with demanding or ungrateful patients, and often ...

I appreciate that the Alpena News covered the Feb. 18 debate among the Republican candidates for Michigan attorney general. However, in a story of more than 500 words, the single most distressing thing I’ve ever read concerning a debate among candidates for attorney general was not mentioned. ...

You and I need to honestly compare the visceral impact on liberty when liberty is viewed in the mirrors of applied courage versus accepted apathy. Two different nations to two different continents have chosen two different paths as our stunned world watches both in awe. Courage potentially ...

The Olympics were great! The Spartans could do no better! Truly a beautiful, majestic display of sportsmanship, stamina, talent, and everyone got along! From all the nations represented – great athletics and gorgeous opening and closing ceremonies! God Bless! MARLENE M. WERDA Alpena

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts Republicans at a political crossroad. Will the GOP continue to worship Putin-loving Trump who has time and again demonstrated his intent to turn the US into an autocracy run by him as the dictator? Will the Republicans ever call out FOX News and Tucker ...