Opinion
Speer: Words to ponder from local soldier
November 13, 2009
This is a week to recognize all the veterans who have served our country, and this is a column about one of the. » Full Story
Editorial: Axing coordinator’s position the wrong move for county
November 13, 2009
While we appreciate how hard this week’s Alpena County commissioners meeting was in reducing $450,000 from the budget for next year, eliminating the county coordinator’s position is one we disagree... » Full Story
Speer: Flu putting make-up days to the test
November 6, 2009
How long do you want to be going to school this summer?
That is a serious question administrators, teachers, parents and students need to start pondering as illness already has closed a... » Full Story
That is a serious question administrators, teachers, parents and students need to start pondering as illness already has closed a... » Full Story
Editorial: Hats off to the chamber of commerce
November 6, 2009
Congratulations to the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce for being named the best small chamber in Michigan this year. » Full Story
Editorial: Stupak stays true to his convictions
November 5, 2009
Few of us have much respect for politicians these days. » Full Story
Speer: When saying ‘I’m sorry’ loses its effect
October 30, 2009Editorial: Eliminate apathy — get out and vote
October 30, 2009
Apathy is the arsenic of a democracy.
No greater threat exists to our freedom, our quality of life or our culture than apathy. » Full Story
No greater threat exists to our freedom, our quality of life or our culture than apathy. » Full Story
Speer: Take to the woods to find meteorite
October 23, 2009
As I sit at the computer pounding on the keys I can hear the Indiana Jones theme song running through my head. » Full Story
Editorial: Voters should approve APS millage request
October 23, 2009
Most Alpena Public School District voters should automatically vote in favor of an 18-mill renewal for the district Nov. 3, as in all likelihood they won’t pay anything toward it. » Full Story
Murch: Case of good news/bad news for unemployment rate
October 23, 2009
With all good news, it seems like there has to be some bad news. Such is the case with state unemployment rates. » Full Story