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Editorial: Discovery in Saginaw County adds wrinkle to bovine TB questions
March 29, 2013 A small story this week from Associated Press could have major implications for all of Michigan, and should be of particular interest to Northeast Michigan residents. more »»
Speer: Realistic expectations in tough times
March 29, 2013 Infrastructure is vitally important to any community and its growth. Prosperous communities have good infrastructure in place, declining communities don’t. more »»
Questions, Anyone?
March 29, 2013 Alpena News masthead Q. Reader Paul Lance, formerly of Alpena and now in California, asks why the Alpena News has a different masthead on weekends. more »»
Editorial: Another sign of spring’s arrival: Soo Locks opening
March 28, 2013 Commerce began moving back and forth through all the Great Lakes this week with the opening of the Soo Locks Monday. more »»
Fletcher: The real unemployment numbers
March 26, 2013 My Mom used to say “Liars figure and figures lie.” She would use this expression mostly in regard to politicians and governmental official. more »»
Krawczak: Go ahead and tell your story
March 25, 2013 When the Alpena Chamber of Commerce was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award in the State of Michigan and was a runnerup for the 2010 and 2012 awards, we didn’t just congratulate... more »»
Editorial: Pettalia town hall chance to talk about roads with state rep
March 22, 2013 Potholes. Gas at nearly $4 a gallon. Safe bridges. Higher vehicle registrations. more »»
Speer: Millage aftereffects are numerous
March 22, 2013 It didn’t take long for the effects of the failed education millage last month to begin showing across the region. more »»
Abatements work when done properly
March 21, 2013 Tax abatements are one of those things that people seem to either appreciate or hate, with little middle ground for compromise. more »»
Fletcher: Busy week with lots to talk about
March 19, 2013 A hectic week had resulted in a column of disjointed thoughts, few of which deal with economics. Two people whom I always admired died this past week, Clair Diamond and Ethel LaHaie. more »»
Stutzman: Quality, not quantity, is the better way to help community
March 18, 2013 This week I had to make a decision that was fairly difficult to make. It wasn’t a life changing decision by any means but nonetheless, it was tough. I had to say “no” to something goo. more »»
Editorial: ACC efforts worth supporting
March 15, 2013 “Building a Powerful Future” is the theme of the new fundraising campaign at Alpena Community College. more »»
Speer: We need to address shift in population
March 15, 2013 Quietly, without fanfare or attention, it happens. Like a thief in the night another one is gone. more »»
Gray: Are you growing, or are you dying?
March 15, 2013 In life, we’re either growing or dying. What does that mean? To grow, we must seek new challenges and set new goals. more »»
Editorial: County’s pursuit of drone project should have full support
March 14, 2013 Sometimes we read so much on certain subjects that the news seems to wash over us. “Oh, I’ve heard that before.” And with that, readers move on to another story. more »»
Fletcher: Argentina is better in song than in economic policy
March 12, 2013 In Argentina, there is a very strong populist movement. This political manifestation is characterized by class warfare and the demonization of the more affluent economic classes for political gain. more »»
Krawczak: Now more than ever, put your best foot forward
March 11, 2013 Did you see in the news recently about Yorktown, the Great Lakes cruise ship that has scheduled stops in Alpena, starting this summer? That great news is just one of many opportunities this year... more »»
Speer: Levin will be missed by NE Michigan
March 8, 2013 While Michigan will lose a great senator, Alpena will lose its number one fan and supporter next year when Sen. Carl Levin retires from office. more »»
Editorial: Having the Ford in Alpena would make for a great attraction
March 8, 2013 Wouldn’t it be nice to see a Great Lakes boat that spent much of its shipping career in Alpena return here as an educational tool and potential tourism attraction? Great Lakes Steamship Society... more »»
Murch: Temptations and disappointments of March
March 8, 2013 To borrow from and paraphrase Charles Dickens: It is the best of months it is the worst of months. March teases, tantalizes and tortures us; it shows us what is to come and what still is present. more »» |
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