I would like to acknowledge the article in the paper on May 20 regarding the Alpena Plaza Pool. Having been and still am an instructor at the pool for nearly 50 years, I am well aware of the value of a community pool in our area. The article brought to the surface unbelievable benefits for ...

In response to your front page big news on May 27, “Big for the downtown.” This might be a great thing for those who drink alcoholic beverages, but what kind of message is this to our youth? It makes me want to not go downtown to shop at all. I definitely wouldn’t want to take my ...

Here are my thoughts on how to stop massacres in schools. Nearly all of the shooters have been students who have been bullied. Immediately, start teaching students in kindergarten about bullying. Each year ALL students must take a class in bullying. This should be done every year until the ...

Now with the news that Alpena will have a second cannabis shop, we have questions! We know that state, county, and city share the 6% sales tax. But is the dime of every dollar of cannabis sales tax going to city hall? If not, then where? We see Mayor Matt Waligora appear on WBKB local TV ...

Most of us are saying, “Do something.” Congress seems gridlocked. Why? On Sept. 11, 2001 outside terrorists attacked our country. On Sept. 19, 2001, the TSA was formed by Congress. Eight days! Billions of dollars and many US and foreign lives later, external terrorists have been somewhat ...

Pool Patrons Water Walkers We are the ancient ones. Grey headed matrons with aching bones Seeking the solace of water. We walk Slowly but incessantly back and forth, Chatting about nothing particular or special: Family, friends, events, the weather. We love the old pool With ...