Letters to the Editor
RC Council made right decision on wells
October 28, 2009
The EPA has a manual which attempts to deal with the complexities of a karst geology. It is titled... Ground-water Monitoring in Karst Terranes and is available online by Googling that title. » Full Story
We need to all come together to help Alpena
October 23, 2009
Alpena, “The city that will not die” has not died but still has gone through a series of rebirths always related to use of area natural resources. » Full Story
Anderson the right person to help our city
October 23, 2009
Every day I watch the news and read the newspaper and see more and more bad news. We have rising national debt, a budget disaster in Lansing and growing financial problems here in Alpena. » Full Story
Senator, we need to stop excess spending now
October 23, 2009
Honorable Senator D. Stabenow,
I have no doubt that your endeavors concerning Michigan have your utmost concern. » Full Story
I have no doubt that your endeavors concerning Michigan have your utmost concern. » Full Story
Stupak’s recent column came off as elitist
October 23, 2009
After reading Bart Stupak’s article in the Alpena News, I sat in my chair rather stunned. I felt like I had just been lectured to about something I had done wrong. » Full Story
An unexpected thanks meant a great deal
October 16, 2009
Running into the Alpena Rite Aid to pick a few things up, my father waited in the truck. When I came out, I was surprised to see my father looking almost stunned. » Full Story
Residents downstate aren’t as judgmental
October 16, 2009
People wonder why I liked it better living in the suburbs of Detroit than living here, so I’ll just tell it like it is: Even in Detroit, neighbors didn’t judge me because of my political or personal... » Full Story
Some suggestions to make recycling work
October 16, 2009
Upon reading of the proposed end of the existing recycling program in northeast Michigan counties in our local newspaper, I was prompted to contact my County Commissioner’s Office and was directed i... » Full Story
Big oil is taking local residents for a ride
October 16, 2009
Since the early 1990s, big oil has stolen $50 million in antrim gas revenue from the Hubbard lake area. The direct losses of the Alpena area was a measly $6 million. » Full Story
ARMC a reflection of nation’s health issues
October 9, 2009
There have certainly been a number of recent news items pertaining to how ARMC has been treating its medical staff. » Full Story


