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Editorial: Stutzman a great choice for CVB director
January 18, 2013 The Alpena Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board of directors made a good selection in choosing Mary Beth Stutzman as its new director. Stutzman will replace long-time Director Deb Pardike. more »»
Speer: State of State lacking in substance
January 18, 2013 Disappointing. Long on rhetoric but short on details. That is my quick take on Gov. Rick Snyder’s third “State of the State” address this week regarding road and bridge funding reform. more »»
Questions, Anyone?
January 18, 2013 Henry Ford in Alpena Q. A reader asks,"Is it true that Henry Ford spent some time in Alpena?" A. more »»
Editorial: Texting ban for teens helps all of us
January 17, 2013 Sometimes we think that in the last 10 years, any person under 30 must have been born with a cell phone in their hand. Yes, that was a stereotype. more »»
Fletcher: Take care of yourself to help keep bigger system functioning
January 15, 2013 For 15 years I’ve been a wilderness first responder certified by Wilderness Medical Associates of Maine. more »»
Krawczak: Preaching to the choir? I don’t think so
January 14, 2013 Someone recently asked me if I ever felt like I was preaching to the choir with my columns. more »»
Editorial: Warm weather brings added need for ice safety
January 11, 2013 Today’s predicted high could dance at the 50 degree mark. more »»
Murch: A few questions that probably have no answers
January 11, 2013 I've been wondering about a few things lately. There probably aren't answers to them right now, though we might find out sooner or later. more »»
Speer: Traveling the highway funding road
January 11, 2013 Roads. Everyone drives on one. Everyone grouses about one. No one wants to pay extra for one. That is the reality legislators, road commissions, highway departments and taxpayers face everywhere. more »»
Editorial: Pettalia’s work ethic represents 106th well
January 10, 2013 It’s nice to know when you send someone to represent you, that’s exactly what they are doing. So it was with State Re. more »»
Fletcher: Government has given average Americans a tax increase
January 8, 2013 It’s wake up time for America. The president who wasn’t going to raise taxes for anyone earning less than $250,000 just raised the average guy’s taxes around $1,000 annually. more »»
Speer: Richards left big shoes to fill
January 7, 2013 When history looks back on Alpena and Northeast Michigan, people will remember fondly Phil Richards for his leadership, compassion and guidance in capturing the lives and important events of people... more »»
Stutzman: You never know how many you will get
January 7, 2013 A couple of weeks ago I was a bit frazzled trying to leave my house in the mornin. more »»
Speer: Superintendents wrestling with finances
January 4, 2013 The pain in their voices was evident, the emotions expressed genuine. It may not have been tears, but eyes misted over, voices rose an octave on more than one occasion. more »»
Editorial: Beware of using banished words
January 4, 2013 Say goodbye to “fiscal cliff.” Gone as well over that cliff are “trending,” “yolo” and “job creator. more »»
Editorial: Payroll tax increase could hamper recovery
January 3, 2013 So we avoided the fiscal cliff this week. Before going out and popping the champagne, let us quickly throw some ice cold water on your celebratio. more »»
Krawczak: Service clubs something to be proud of
January 2, 2013 If you walk the bike path along the river between Fletcher and River Streets you might notice an island with a gazebo, benches, and a fishing platform. It’s much more usable than it used to be. more »»
Fletcher: Lots of thoughts on various topics
January 2, 2013 You didn’t miss last week’s column — I took a sabbatical leave. This week, however, I’ve got much to share as I reflect on the past year. more »»
Editorial: Battle against polio must continue despite killings
December 28, 2012 Alpena Rotarians, and all of us who care about the good health of mankind, were filled with sadness last week to learn of the senseless killing of health care workers in Pakistan. Nine U.. more »»
Speer: A parachute for the coming cliff dive
December 28, 2012 Can I interest you in a parachute this morning? As of next week I’ve decided (but Diane doesn’t know this yet — so it’s just our little secret) that I’m leaving the newspaper world and opening a... more »» |
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