Opinion

Three Nigerian men are facing extradition after being indicted for sexually extorting multiple young men and teenage boys in the United States. One of their victims was Jordan DeMay, a Marquette High School student who committed suicide as a result of the cyber “sextortion” plot.

Recently in Louisville, a 25 year-old with mental health issues killed five innocent people and injured eight others with an AR-15 assault style weapon, before being fatally shot by police inside the bank where he worked.

Eden Lutheran worships on Saturdays at 5pm, and on Sundays at 1030am, followed by coffee fellowship. Eden offers “open communion” at the Lord’s table, where all are welcome.

The congregation is looking forward to our annual visit ofThe Rt. Rev. Rayford Ray, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan this Sunday, April 30. Bishop Ray will preach and officiate at the 10 a.m. Eucharist. A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service.

Success in our schools overloaded the news section of this week’s edition, and for good reason. In and out of the classroom, Alger County students have worked hard to improve themselves. It’s been through plays, through trades, through sports and through social activities. They play instruments, volunteer and show leadership that will help strengthen the community, both now and for as long as they stay in the area. The trophy cases at all of the schools in Alger County are full for various reasons and, personally, I’m proud of every single one of them for their efforts.

Some people believe the only reason tuition at Michigan’s state universities has been going up is that state lawmakers have not given the schools enough money to keep tuition down. Is that true? Theoretically, lawmakers could write checks so large that colleges would then be able to bring down tuition.

As travel bureaucrats and industry members gather in Grand Rapids for another “Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference On Tourism,” they are keeping a big secret from you. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which administers the state’s taxpayer- funded tourism promotion program, works to keep key data involving state tourism away from those who might question Pure Michigan’s effectiveness.

Tale Spinners Storytime will be themed “April showers bring May flowers” on Monday, Apr. 24 at 10:30am. Pre-school aged children and their caregivers are invited to attend to hear stories, sing songs and make a simple craft. This 30 minute activity is for ages 7 and under.

In the recent discussion of the Alger County Commission Resolutions 2023-07 (which have no legal binding), a point was made that mental health was a factor in most of the gun assaults and killings around the country.