Who among us has not been caught up in the Summer Olympics these past weeks?

Who actually has got enough sleep during that time, rather than stay up and watch yet another gymnast balance » Full Story

We’re sorry, but purchasing garbage cans with a grant is not our idea of money well spent. » Full Story

We know the temperature was abnormally cool earlier this week.

Every night we notice it getting darker just a few minutes earlier than the night before. » Full Story

While the gubernatorial race still is two years away, Lt. Gov. John Cherry took full advantage of the “perks” of the job and waltzed through the region this week handing out money as he went. » Full Story

If Alpena County Library Director Judi Stillion’s professional career in Alpena were a book, it would be a best-seller.

Not only that, it would have been reprinted time and time again. » Full Story

We have refrained from commenting on Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s troubles as at a quick glance, it would seem Detroit has no relevance to our readers. » Full Story

Between now and November a lot of attention naturally will be focused on the presidential race. » Full Story

We chuckle over Florida chad jokes. We laugh about the cemetery vote out of Chicago. » Full Story

There are times I would rather live in my own little world surrounded by only the people I want to share that world with and pretend that I am the master of my own destiny. » Full Story

We urge residents across the region to turn out to the polls Tuesday and participate in the election process. » Full Story