It’s a skill that most of us don’t give a lot of thought to. But unlike a great many things all of us are engaged in, reading is an essential skill that we cannot do without. If you’re able to read, and, hopefully, comprehend, this opinion, then you’ve got a skill that some people may ...
Turning the page and moving on to the next chapter in your life can be intimidating. The future itself is intimidating. There’s no way to know for sure what comes next, but that shouldn’t stop you from moving forward. According to an article by Psychology Today, by Virginia-based ...
Today through June 8 is Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent proclamation. Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, 6.5 million acres of wetlands, 3,200 miles of shoreline along the Great ...
In 1979, as a 10-year-old fifth grader, I had a life-changing conversation with a friend of mine, sitting in Mr. Smith’s elementary classroom. My buddy, Dennis, shared with me that his Little League team was going to start their season that night, but they were short a player. I had played ...
Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the many who have served, suffered, and given the ultimate sacrifice. It clarifies the disrespect, lawlessness, and complete cruelty being visited on the American people by our current President, Mr. Bonespurs. A hundred-million-dollar parade for himself ...
Alpena County has about 3,600 students who are represented by a senior high school, a junior high school, and six elementary schools. All of these schools represent diverse students that Alpena Schools have the responsibility to care for and encourage, no matter what level they are at in each ...