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Much to think about

Letters to the Editor

I have just read the articles by Greg Awtry and Laura Holbie, there is so much to think about in those opinions. America is the greatest place to live in, yet we continue to bicker and condemn each other instead of working together to solve the problem. We should be grateful for our service people (military/public safety) who continue to protect our country, and we should provide the support they need. We need to work with law enforcement, including I.C.E., they are just following the laws of the country to protect our citizens. We have enough criminals; we don't need to allow criminals ...

Learning to play the guitar

Editorials and columns

You’ve heard the clichés. “Age is just a number.” “You’re as old as you feel.” “Age is a state of mind.” And on and on. So, to fend off Father Time, I decided to stimulate my aging brain and take up a new and challenging hobby. I have always wanted to play a musical instrument. But since the opportunity did not present itself as a child, I decided to learn how to play the guitar. I had visions of siƫng around the campfire playing some songs from the 70s while others sang along. Just a casual commitment. I had no intention of playing in coffee shops or ...

The governor debate

Editorials and columns

As you watched the two candidates for governor debate, be honest here. Did you get a sense of what type of human being there really were? The guess from this corner is a big no. After all the side they had to show had really nothing to do with them personally. Nobody ever asked them what ...

The rise and fall of the American homeowner

Editorials and columns

Northeast Michigan has a housing problem, and it is time we treated it like one. Not as a statistic to lament over coffee, and not as somebody else’s job, but as a challenge to be met by all of us who call this corner of the state home. The problem is not new, and it is not unsolvable. But ...

The trail ahead

Letters to the Editor

For me, my favorite sport has been a means of deepening my relationship with God. I started running again at the end of February this year. Now I’ve run, or walked, or biked, at least one day a week for the past 38 weeks. It’s been six days of exercising most weeks. Yes, my favorite ...

Thank you, Alpena County, for supporting our Veterans

Letters to the Editor

On behalf of the veterans of Alpena County, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the citizens of Alpena County for voting to renew the Alpena County Veterans Millage. Your overwhelming support demonstrates the respect, appreciation, and commitment our community has for the men and women who have proudly served our country. The renewal of this millage is more than just a vote. It is a statement that Alpena County stands behind its veterans and recognizes the sacrifices they and their families have made in service to our nation. These funds help ensure that our local ...