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Opinion

In-school suspension program important

Editorials and columns

Alpena High School recently added another behavior management options for students with its new in-school suspension (ISS) program. Staff writer Reagan Voetberg reported on Thursday that, though the program is still new, it is seeing success so far. The program was pitched after parents, ...

Bikers and drivers, be safe this biking season

Letters to the Editor

Let’s all drive alertly and be on the lookout for bicycles and motorcycles. Remember, Michigan law (257.257 - 257.662) protects bicycles by granting them the same rights and responsibilities as cars and trucks on all Michigan roads except limited access highways (like I-75). Bicycles are ...

Disconnect, be present

Editorials and columns

I love everything about the outdoors and the adventures that arise from being out in it. As my wife and I were raising kids, we always made it a point to take the kids on outdoor adventures as a family. What we found was that it was a way for all of us to disconnect from our normally busy ...

Read the Constitution regularly, respect rule of law

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The question posed as a headline for a letter to the editor reads, “What does the United States stand for?” The answer is in our Constitution. The Constitution does not provide for the separation of church and state as the writer claims. The First Amendment reads, “Congress ...

Get on board for alternatives to toxic fireworks

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is that time when I see requests for donations toward funding Fourth of July fireworks. Recently, I learned something most disturbing, which would best be shared. The beautiful colors in our fireworks are created using forever toxic chemicals, which remain in the water and ...

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

Editorials and columns

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription pills, MSP announced in a press release. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 26. All MSP posts will ...