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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 »»
Give what you can this holiday season
December 11, 2010 One of the most familiar sights of the Christmas season is a Salvation Army bell-ringer with a red kettle soliciting donation. more »»
Pelosi no help to Democrats
November 11, 2010 Democrats in the House of Representatives are well aware that those of them who survived last week’s elections owe no thanks to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. more »»
FAA behind in license revamp
November 10, 2010 Congress in 2004 ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to develop an aviation license that included the pilot's photo as well as the ability to contain biometric information such as... more »»
Now it’s time to keep promises
November 9, 2010 The election is done. The ballots have been cast, counted, and the voters have made their wishes known. Candidates made promises — many promises. Now comes the hard part — keeping them. more »»
Stimulus argument a fallacy
November 5, 2010 By now, the nation’s unemployment rate was supposed to have been below 8 percent - and falling, President Barack Obama assured Americans last year. Instead, it is 9. more »»
TARP bailout still in effect progress
November 4, 2010 A cover-up of sorts is in progress regarding TARP, the astronomically expensive big-business bailout program liberal politicians would prefer voters didn’t think about. more »»
All over but the sign removal
November 3, 2010 By the time you read this, it all will be over. Votes will have been counted. Winners will be rejoicing. Losers will be wondering what, if anything, they should have done differently. more »»
Exit date may not be safest move
November 2, 2010 President Barack Obama’s propensity for placing political concerns ahead of military reality is being spotlighted again this week. Obama has pledged U.S. more »»
Oversight needed on war spending
November 1, 2010 Government is notorious for not worrying much about whether taxpayers’ money is spent wisely. Wars are tailor-made situations for that attitude to flourish. That is precisely what has happened with U. more »»
Benishek the right man
October 29, 2010 Michigan’s 1st Congressional District — the second largest district in land mass east of the Mississippi River — is unique in its conservative traditions and strong family values. more »»
Snyder best candidate for governor
October 28, 2010 Michigan voters will choose Nov. 2 between a nerd and the country’s self-proclaimed “meanest mayor.” We’re urging you consider the nerd. more »»
Understanding Proposal 1
October 27, 2010 Michigan voters, and voters in general, are in an incalculable mood. more »» |
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