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Editorial: Magic number benefits aiport, shows results of hard work
November 9, 2012 How important is a dependable, local air carrier to the region? Obviously it is very important, as evidence by the fact that in October, local residents went over the all-important 10,000... more »»
Speer: Looking at election colors, numbers
November 9, 2012 I mentioned in a recent column my passion for politics. I admit today my “political passion” tank runs near empty. I’m not sure I’ll fill it up again. more »»
Editorial: There should be technology that helps eliminate issues like election night
November 8, 2012 Are we, as a country, making use of the best technology available to run, and tabulate, an election? We believe the question a fair one after a number of glitches across the nation slowed polling... more »»
Fletcher: Jobs, taxes and repairing the economy
November 6, 2012 Last week I addressed the five basic types of business organizational structures. With that understanding, let’s now move on to taxes and the econom. more »»
Krawczak: Grow yourself, strengthen community
November 5, 2012 A new leadership program in the area just came to a conclusion. more »»
Editorial: Too much at stake not to vote
November 2, 2012 We urge you to vote Tuesday. Across the region, no matter what community you live in, a number of important local issues are on the ballot that will directly impact your life in the year ahead. more »»
Speer: Road observations while driving home
November 2, 2012 Superstorm Sandy made the drive back from Pennsylvania this week more intense than most trips, thus Diane and I looked for distractions to lighten the mood in the ca. more »»
Murch: A little distraction before the election
November 2, 2012 Monty Python's Flying Circus had a catchphrase, “And now for something completely different.” This kind of fits that category. I needed a break from politics, and so this stays away from i. more »»
Editorial: Fair’s future is bright thanks to its board
November 1, 2012 County fairs help gather rural and urban residents together in a festive setting, bridging cultures and forging new relationships. For Alpena County Fair board members, that always hasn’t been easy. more »»
Fletcher: The tax structure and how it relates to businesses
October 30, 2012 I’ve been on a “structure” kick lately. I’ve been writing about the structure of local governments, businesses and families. more »»
Speer: Passionate political look at the election
October 26, 2012 “Don’t blame me — I voted for George McGovern.” While I understand this might come as a shock to some, that bumper sticker was part of the decor in my Morgantown, W.Va., college apartment. more »»
Editorial: Support in first month of SkyWest an encouraging sign of things to come
October 26, 2012 Apparently “the sky’s the limit” when it comes to area residents taking advantage of flying from Alpena via the airport’s new carrier, SkyWest Airlines. more »»
Murch: Dropping a few names, 25 at a time
October 26, 2012 Name dropping on a Saturday, 25 people in 720 words. On Wednesday I was feeling run down and a little lifeless so I emailed the one person I know who would have the right words — Trina Gra. more »»
Editorial: City’s bond rating a reward for sound responsibility
October 25, 2012 Despite rough economic waters the past several years, Alpena’s leadership has been able to maintain a solid “A” bond rating since 2009, including this year. more »»
Fletcher: We need to curb out-of-control spending to save economy
October 23, 2012 Coach says that “timing is everything” when it comes to passing a football or placing a tennis shot. The same is true for economic planning. more »»
Krawczak: Don’t forget to hash tag Alpena
October 22, 2012 Do you ever hash tag Alpena on Twitter (#Alpena) and explore what other people are saying about Alpena? I do it regularly and unfortunately they aren’t saying a whole lot. more »»
Editorial: An investment in our future
October 19, 2012 No one appreciates cost increases, but in this instance the benefits of a joint Alpena city-county project to extend fiber from the city limits along M-32 to the Alpena Regional Airport outweigh the... more »»
Speer: Economic figures not good for Obama
October 19, 2012 I’ve watched the three national debates thus far and frankly, as much as I like politics, I had a hard time staying interested in this week’s affair. more »»
Murch: Privacy vs. public consumption
October 19, 2012 What's private and what's for public consumption anymore? We are in an age where it seems like everyone wants to know everyone else's business. Or feel they need to know. more »»
Questions, Anyone?
October 19, 2012 K-9 training at CRTC base Q. A reader says, "A few weeks ago I saw all these police cars around, with licenses from many different parts of the country. What were they doing in Alpena?" A. more »» |
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