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Opinion

Luther pushes straw man argument on books

Letters to the Editor

In her letter to the editor on July 13, Jessica Luther, assistant director of the Alpena County Library, set up a straw man argument to try to deflect attention away from the fact that she is in favor of making highly sexualized books available to children and teens in the library. The ...

Adopt a pet if you can

Editorials and columns

It broke our hearts to read News staff writer Steve Schulwitz’s recent report saying the Huron Humane Society had taken in 193 cats this year through June 30, including 106 kittens, many of them confiscated in a pair of local hoarding cases. Our local shelters take fine care of animals, but ...

Summer Reading Program fun, vote yes Aug. 6

Letters to the Editor

To the editor, As much as I love the summer sunshine, beach days, and the blur of activities across our community, there’s still nothing like those rainy summer days that keep me cooped up with a good book. While the infamous personal pan pizzas of my childhood are no longer the prize ...

Must let the truth speak before you speak

Editorials and columns

“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” — Mark Twain How long, oh, Lord, how long? How long must we live with a hateful, vengeful, fearsome, violent nation? How long must we put up with daily assaults on the truth? How long must ...

Choose Matthew Wojda for PI probate judge

Letters to the Editor

Presque Isle County has been given the opportunity to elect a nonpartisan judge who has experience, knowledge, compassion, and over 100 years of family roots in our county. Matt Wojda has been a personal friend of my family for over 10 years. He has unwavering commitment to the Michigan and ...

Art heals and offers something for everyone

Editorials and columns

Art is a beautiful thing — and I mean more than just how it looks. Art stands for something, each piece representing its own purpose. With art comes endless opportunities, as well. Art brings people together. This weekend, for example, the community will come together as Art on the Bay ...