When visiting San Antonio with my family, I came prepared. If we were going to take our son to see the Alamo, I wanted to make sure he learned the whole history. I did not want him believing a caricature of U.S. history that only served to enshrine so-called white heroes. Especially since my ...
Ever since Notre Dame's football team was cheated (yes, cheated) out of playing in the college football championship playoffs, the news has been filled with articles by sportswriters who are incensed that the team decided not to participate in one of the remaining bowl games that are not part ...
“Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Wrap your presents to your darling from you Pretty pencils to write “I love you” Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Crowded street, busy feet hustle by him Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh There he sits all alone on the sidewalk Hoping ...
Our community has probably noticed many Letters to the Editor the past few months, raising concerns about the Alpena Public Schools Board. I was asked why I am spending my time and energy on this. Project 2025 agenda for public education includes the elimination of the US Department of ...
An effective Public School Board of Education prioritizes the education and safety of students and staff without distractions such as using the political issues of the day to cause dissension among the parents and the community at large. I was in 7th grade in 1982 the last time there was a ...
My family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the Alpena Hockey community and the supporters. My son Chad was severely injured in a men’s league hockey game and has lost the vision in his right eye. Within days, Fire Chief Andy Marceau contacted the Alpena Hockey Association ...