Now that much warmer temperatures have arrived, folks need to be reminded: do not leave your animals in your vehicles. Year after year we witness dogs being left in vehicles around town. » Full Story

A big part of my job at Bay Atheltic Club is to produce weekly "60 Second Inspiration" spots that feature people who have transformed their life through fitness. » Full Story

I would like to give "Cheers" to the beautiful new surface and drainage on Misery Bay Road! The workers were gracious and cheerful to those of us who kept traipsing through their work area - even... » Full Story

Economic developers could take a valuable lesson from their fisherman friends. The two have a lot more in common than a cursory view might reveal. » Full Story

I take issue with a recent editorial cartoon that perpetuates the myth that guns from the U.S. are somehow to blame or contribute to the terrible drug-related violence in Mexico. » Full Story

Ever since Obama was elected President, we have witnessed the result of unchecked liberalism in this country. » Full Story

What happened to the Tea Party?

Tax day saw a great coming together of the people in Alpena, people who are fed up with the out of control governmen. » Full Story

It gives one hope when someone of Elaine Thompson’s caliber and excellent character has the courage of her convictions to share her opinions, perspective despite those who would “spew vitriol”... » Full Story

Wow. Elaine Thompson doesn’t like us Christians very much. Before commenting on the liberal myth “of our separation principle” Thompson should have borrowed someone’s copy of the U.S. » Full Story

Shame, shame on Alpena. Our cemetery is a disgrace. The grass was not even cut for Memorial Day and there has been no trimming done at all for the last couple of years. » Full Story