Opinion
Speer: It’s going to get worse before it gets better
November 20, 2009
The news around here lately hasn’t been pretty. It seems nearly every story contains mention of budget cuts, positions being eliminated or services curtailed. » Full Story
Editorial: We all need to help take care of our children
November 20, 2009
Would you have envisioned there are 200 homeless students in the Alpena Public School system?
That is a startling statistic that recently was shared in a news story and one that... » Full Story
That is a startling statistic that recently was shared in a news story and one that... » Full Story
Speer: Words to ponder from local soldier
November 13, 2009
This is a week to recognize all the veterans who have served our country, and this is a column about one of the. » Full Story
Editorial: Axing coordinator’s position the wrong move for county
November 13, 2009
While we appreciate how hard this week’s Alpena County commissioners meeting was in reducing $450,000 from the budget for next year, eliminating the county coordinator’s position is one we disagree... » Full Story
Speer: Flu putting make-up days to the test
November 6, 2009
How long do you want to be going to school this summer?
That is a serious question administrators, teachers, parents and students need to start pondering as illness already has closed a... » Full Story
That is a serious question administrators, teachers, parents and students need to start pondering as illness already has closed a... » Full Story
Editorial: Hats off to the chamber of commerce
November 6, 2009
Congratulations to the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce for being named the best small chamber in Michigan this year. » Full Story
Editorial: Stupak stays true to his convictions
November 5, 2009
Few of us have much respect for politicians these days. » Full Story
Speer: When saying ‘I’m sorry’ loses its effect
October 30, 2009Editorial: Eliminate apathy — get out and vote
October 30, 2009
Apathy is the arsenic of a democracy.
No greater threat exists to our freedom, our quality of life or our culture than apathy. » Full Story
No greater threat exists to our freedom, our quality of life or our culture than apathy. » Full Story
Speer: Take to the woods to find meteorite
October 23, 2009
As I sit at the computer pounding on the keys I can hear the Indiana Jones theme song running through my head. » Full Story