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Fletcher: A little bit of this, little bit of that
May 15, 2012 A very small number of people have asked me why there was no column last week. The answer is pretty simple. more »»
Stutzman: First step: Take care of yourself
May 14, 2012 Graduates across the region are preparing for commencement ceremonies, graduation parties, and plans for the next phase of life. I remember the time myself. It was very exciting. more »»
Editorial: Good news, Alpena Farmers Market opens
May 11, 2012 One of Alpena’s true gems — its farmers market — opens the 2012 season today. Speaking to the “Good Morning Alpena” breakfast Friday, J.B. more »»
Speer: Circumstance that calls for exemption
May 11, 2012 I’m a sucker for well-written human interest features, especially those involving daily life that each of us can identify with. more »»
Editorial: High water meter billing proposal should be re-evaluated
May 10, 2012 We say tomato. You say “ta-ma-toe.” We say black. You say white. One of life’s truths we learned early on is that “perception really does become reality. more »»
Krawczak: The choice of postive action
May 7, 2012 How many choices do we make in a given day? Dozens? Hundreds? More? What should I eat for breakfast? Lunch? What shoes should I wear? What route should I take to work? Which way should I head for my... more »»
Editorial: Unwanted situation for many
May 4, 2012 Even their name sounds, well, dirty. Grubs. Drive around Alpena this spring and evidence of their destruction is everywhere. more »»
Speer: A big week ahead for city, residents
May 4, 2012 The way most months fall, Alpena Municipal Council usually meets every two weeks. more »»
Murch: A few random thoughts on a Saturday morning
May 4, 2012 I’m just thinking out loud and asking questions to start the weekend: • I'm not an oddsmaker, nor much of a gambling man, but I'm willing to bet that Monday's Alpena Municipal Council meeting plays... more »»
Editorial: Kroll a good example for everyone
May 3, 2012 Congratulations to all the 2012 Alpena Community College graduates this week, but special kudos to 79-year-old “Grandma” Jean Kroll. more »»
Fletcher: What goes on behind closed doors
May 1, 2012 I read in a newsletter about sail racing, the following: “I have never found, in long experience, that criticism is ever inhibited by ignorance. more »»
Stutzman: Change is up to each one of us
April 30, 2012 Have you heard the story of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels? I saw a segment about this company on TV last week and it got me thinking about local unemployment. more »»
Speer: Alpena tie to Nixon’s ‘hatchet man’
April 27, 2012 It really is a small world after all. Many, many times over the years I’ve been reminded of that. more »»
Editorial: Alpena airport perfect spot for UAS location
April 27, 2012 Alpena County officials made public this week their interest in a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration for a training center at the airport involving unmanned planes. more »»
Editorial: Strange couple of weeks
April 26, 2012 Has there been a full moon out over the course of the last 12 days? Ask any police officer, mortician or emergency room staff, and they quickly will confirm a lot more activity happens around the... more »»
Fletcher: Hiding the topic — the economy
April 24, 2012 Is there anyone out there who really believes that some soldiers, when stationed far away from home and family, stay celibate all the time? Since we are holding Congressional hearings on the subject... more »»
Speer: What a week it turned out to be
April 20, 2012 “These are the times that try men’s souls.” ~Thomas Paine, “The Crisis” Paine’s words concerned relations between the colonies and England. more »»
Editorial: Sanctuary’s expansion would help region
April 20, 2012 Given the track record Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary officials have demonstrated in Alpena, we support expanding the sanctuary’s current boundaries as has been proposed to Congress. more »»
Editorial: Numbers give mixed signals
April 19, 2012 Cautious optimism. more »»
Fletcher: Coming of age, making economic choices
April 17, 2012 “Just a little ditty about Jack and Diane...just a couple of American kids growin’ up in the heartland...” This John Cougar Mellencamp song has been running through my head for about three week. more »»
Stutzman: Paying it forward for help received
April 16, 2012 Have you ever stopped to reflect and take note of all the people who have helped make your life possible? Unless you were raised by Gila monsters in the desert and live in a cave, you have had help... more »» |
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