Opinion
Support sought for home-delivered meals
To the editor: The Alger County Commission on Aging is proud to bring the Home Delivered Meal program to Alger County. Munising Memorial Hospital has graciously agreed to cook the meals for our county.
Read MoreSupport sought for home-delivered mealsSanctity of Human Life Sunday honored
To the editor: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was established in response to the tragic loss of millions of unborn lives following the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973.
Read MoreSanctity of Human Life Sunday honoredWeekly prayer meeting announced
To the editor: A few weeks ago, at the November Munising school board meeting, some parents and grandparents spoke up for their very young elementary school students about disturbances that were going on in the classrooms and in the halls. What they said hurt my heart and, I think, everyone in the room.
Read MoreWeekly prayer meeting announced
Bobcats feature experienced roster
Now entering his 12th season with the Munising Baptist basketball team, Paul Johns has had all sorts of squads in his tenure. With their games beginning this week, Johns definitely likes what he sees this year.
Read MoreBobcats feature experienced rosterA blue district turns red, and other U.P. news
For the first time since the 1950s, Michigan’s 109th House District elected a Republican as its representative. Incumbent Democrat Jenn Hill was defeated by Republican Karl Bohnak, a former local television personality. He will serve a two-year term beginning next month.
Read MoreA blue district turns red, and other U.P. newsIt’s time to address the threat of climate change
To the editor: Whether you mourned or celebrated the results of the recent general election, it is time to come together to address the existential threat of climate change. Scientists tell us that carbon dioxide levels are at an all-time high in our atmosphere.
Read MoreIt’s time to address the threat of climate changeWriter encourages respect for all political points of view
To the editor: Alger County Action is an unaffiliated but progressive political action group. I am writing this Letter to the Editor as a member and because of concerning accounts of Alger County residents who are afraid to voice their political beliefs because of the aggressiveness of a small few who are opposed to some Democratic candidates.
Read MoreWriter encourages respect for all political points of viewDestruction and removal of signs is not the American way
To the editor: I’m a lonely, quiet intersection of Alger County. I speak for all intersections of Alger County.
Read MoreDestruction and removal of signs is not the American wayProsecutor Steinhoff endorses Brock for sheriff
To the editor: I’m compelled to write today to express my views on the upcoming election for Alger County sheriff. As Alger County prosecutor, I’m proud of the partnership built between my office and law enforcement, including the Alger County Sheriff’s Office.
Read MoreProsecutor Steinhoff endorses Brock for sheriff