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Letters to the Editor

Hooray for teachers

To the Editor: Teachers hold the future in their hands by expanding our children’s horizons and experience. In their classrooms they create an atmosphere of honest inquiry and enthusiasm that will be remembered forever. When are students old enough to know the truth about nature, our ...

U.P. observance made

To the Editor: It’s truly ridiculous that the majority of “rugged individuals” belong to a militia, club, gang or cult in the case of Trumpism.

Info on Alberta mill needed

To the Editor: It's been reported locally that Michigan Technological University will be demolishing part or whole of historical Ford buildings/sawmill in Alberta. This could soon take part without a public forum. This property is spoken of in tourism booklets throughout Michigan and ...

America must stay course in Ukraine to prevail

To the Editor: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those famous words from Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis” fit very well to today’s situation in Ukraine. In December 1776, George Washington’s army was in retreat, a cold winter was setting in, and dispirited ...

Ukraine benefit a resounding success in Houghton

To the Editor: I write to express deep gratitude to all who contributed to this weekend’s benefit Concert for Ukraine, especially the marvelous performers: Amanda Matznik, Leslie Dukes, Eleanor McKinney, Dr. Jared Anderson, Austin Malarchick, Adelina Oronovo, Nazar Gora, and Dean and Bette ...

Houghton Boosters grateful for support from community

To the Editor: The Houghton All Sports Boosters raises funds for sporting equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms for Houghton High and Middle School athletes. On May 18, a drawing was held for 67 donated prizes: $4,750 in cash prizes and $4,850 in gift certificates and merchandise. The ...