This is a column about ghosting. No, not the kind we’ve been seeing for the last couple of weeks. It’s about another kind, even more prevalent, that happens throughout the year. Defined, according to Merriam-Webster: Ghosting (noun) describes the phenomenon of leaving a relationship ...

The historic election of last week has been sliced and diced in so many ways that there is hardly anything new to digest, but here’s an angle that is often ignored: Our behavior in elections gives us a rare opportunity to learn something about ourselves individually and collectively, and, ...

Voters have spoken, telling the Alpena County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that they would not support a property tax hike that county officials said was needed to avoid steep budget cuts. Now, we need Alpena County residents to continue speaking up as the county board finalizes its 2025 ...

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” — Proverbs 12:22 One of the worst parts of the political climate in which we find ourselves is the erosion of faith in the truth. People believe what they want to believe, and, because they can find ...

It’s time to check in with others about their mental health and be sure that you are taking care of your own, as well. As we all know, this week has been a lot to take in, with the election coming to a close. People are seeing the stress build tension in several areas of their lives after ...

Some 5,000 military veterans live in Northeast Michigan, and each and every one of them deserve our thanks. We salute you, veterans, and thank you for your service. Those who served in combat put their life on the line to keep us safe and protect our way of life. Those who served in ...