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Opinion

The AI CEO’s are their own worst enemy

Editorials and columns

Much of our rising energy costs comes from a decades-long campaign of progressive environmentalists and Democrat backed regulators to tear down coal-fired power plants, block nuclear and natural gas expansion and make America reliant on wind and solar -- the two power sources most popular ...

Demystifying the legislative process

Editorials and columns

What follows has all the potential to be a wonderful insider look at how the legislative process "really" works. Not the one they taught you in your high school government/civic class. Our story begins with the launch this week with a call to revise the method for picking candidates for two ...

The fairgrounds

Letters to the Editor

Everyone says “Not In My Backyard”. Recently the extension of Third Avenue to Tamarac Road (?) was suggested citing emergency vehicles could get there faster. People who built or bought very expensive homes protested. The Fairgrounds lies within the city limits. Homes were built along the ...

School board should be unbiased

Letters to the Editor

The purpose of serving on a school board is to govern with an unbiased perspective, keeping decisions focused with the best interest of students & the school system. It involves following established policy, respecting leadership and professional input from the superintendent, seeking legal ...

Proud of Alpena Public Schools

Letters to the Editor

I am a proud product of public education. My entire K-12 experience was within Alpena Public Schools. Dedicated professional school staff including food service, custodians, teachers, and school secretaries set me up for long-term success. Without my public education I would not be where I ...