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Tired of finger-pointing
January 7, 2012 It’s President Obama’s fault. It’s the House’s fault. It’s the Senate’s fault. It’s Wall Street’s fault. The lack of accountability from anyone currently involved in politics is sickening. more »»
A happy, responsible new year
December 31, 2011 Tonight is New Year’s Eve and it’s going to be a great time to enjoy ourselves, bidding the old year adieu while welcoming in the new one. more »»
School systems need to change
December 23, 2011 To the editor: Our school system has been under scrutiny for some time with regard to the failing result. more »»
Spread cheer this holiday
December 10, 2011 The Daily Mining Gazette’s annual Cheer Club campaign benefiting The Salvation Army is under way. This annual campaign helps the less fortunate in the Copper Countr. more »»
Pausing to be thankful
November 23, 2011 Thanksgiving is a great time to take a moment, stop, think about all that we have to be grateful for and give thanks. For me, the list is long and varied. I am grateful for relatively good health. more »»
Thank you, veterans
November 11, 2011 Today, some of the most important people in our nation’s history have a special day in their honor. It is Veteran’s Day. more »»
Time to be honest about lodge
July 25, 2011 Operation of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge remains one of the most pertinent issues in Keweenaw County as the county commissioners attempt to address mounting financial woes occurring over the last fe... more »»
Parked cars no place for pets
July 21, 2011 The recent hot weather here in the Copper Country has been bad enough for human beings who can make their own decision. more »»
Keep eyes on SE Asia
June 13, 2011 While most eyes are currently on the Middle East, a troubling situation is brewing in Southeast Asia that the rest of the world should at least keep its peripheral vision on. more »»
Public tired of immorality
June 4, 2011 With morality at the forefront of politics now more than ever, it is strange that politicians still believe they can get away with anything and not have the public find out. more »»
Releasing bin Laden photo a bad idea
May 5, 2011 President Barack Obama on Wednesday opted not to release photographs of Osama bin Laden’s body, and that is certainly the right decision. more »»
School aid fund should be off limits
April 27, 2011 Gov. Rick Snyder announced at his educational summit in East Lansing Monday the need to “reinvent education” in the state of Michigan. more »»
Carnival story is Blue Key’s glory
February 17, 2011 We may have lost the MacInnes Cup (again) and January’s cold snap wreaked havoc on statue building, but Winter Carnival 2011 did not fail to disappoint residents and visitors to the Copper Country... more »»
Snyder seems to be on right track
February 12, 2011 When Rick Snyder took over as governor, some were skeptical as to how “one tough nerd” would handle the job. more »»
Be good to your heart this month
February 11, 2011 With the advent of Valentine’s Day, it’s a good time to remember that February is also National Heart Health month. more »»
Time for Mubarak to step aside
February 5, 2011 Pride goeth before the fall. more »»
Winter a good time for fire safety
January 19, 2011 Winter seems to be the time for devastating fires, as proven by recent events. more »»
No excuse not to know radon risk
January 10, 2011 Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency estimate between 15,000 and 22,000 people will die from radon exposure this year. more »»
Kemppainen dismissal the right move
January 4, 2011 Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Makinen did the right thing Monday when he requested, and was granted, a dismissal of charges against Ronald Kemppainen. more »»
Using space heaters safely
December 15, 2010 The Upper Peninsula Power Co. has provided “best practices” when using space heaters. Electric space heaters can help homeowners stay warm this winter if used appropriately and safely. more »» |
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