I feel it’s been a while since I wrote about art — something I used to do quite often — so, here’s the latest. I’ve always been passionate about art, and I enjoy sharing that passion with others. So, a couple of weeks ago on a weekend trip to Boston with my mom and sister-in-law, I ...
Look, farming is tough enough without the government making it harder. There’s a program that’s been around since 1996 that is helping farmers and landowners protect their soil and water while keeping their farms productive. It’s been a lifeline for small and mid-sized farmers who don’t ...
We all know that time has a way of sneaking up on us. So, before you start planning your summer vacation or a weekend getaway trip, be sure to have a REAL ID-compliant state license or identification card. Beginning May 7, Michigan residents will need a REAL ID to fly domestically or ...
I was thrilled when I heard about a possible rain garden at Alpena High School. The rain garden would be installed in the unused gravel portion of the AHS parking lot which is being rebuilt and resurfaced this summer. APS has no future use for this area. APS will incur no costs for the ...
I sat at the computer keyboard the other day deep in thought, when my wife wandered in and jokingly asked, “A penny for your thoughts?” “I’d like to share those thoughts with you,” I laughed, “but they’re now apparently worth 3.7 cents.” Such is life in the Speer household ...
Dear Editor, A couple of days ago I had the privilege of viewing a film (for free!) at the Alpena County Library. It was titled “Free for All: The Public Library” and it was an interesting documentary on the history of public libraries in the United States. I learned that many of the ...