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Letters to the Editor

Legacy decision

To the editor: Next month the Portage Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed change to the zoning ordinance to allow a seaplane business to operate at the former Onigaming and Pilgrim Point property. This change is not temporary and will permanently ...

Hooray for children

To the editor: While canvassing in my neighborhood with the Promote the Vote petition recently, a group of curious youngsters started to accompany me. They were interested in my project, and I enjoyed telling them how important it is for adults to vote to make our country better for children. ...

Michigan Tech Book Sale Volunteers

To the editor: On Friday, April 1, the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library held their annual book sale and netted $3,575 in funds for the library. The annual sale would not be possible without the help from dozens of volunteers, including those from the Society of Intellectual Sisters, Tau ...

A distinction without a difference

To the editor: I think I understand why politicians don’t play nice. They’re all sort of play acting. They pump out an endless stream of little stylized dramas with stereotypical good guys and bad guys in order to get potential voters periodically enraged, loosely engaged, persistently ...

Open skating done right

To the editor: I want to thank the crew at the Dee Stadium for an excellent winter of open skating! Jet and Jesse have provided an ice sheet to enjoy every day to all those who took part in this fun winter activity. The good news is it has been perfect for 6 months (November through April). ...

Robyn Johnson has my vote

To the editor: “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg I believe this whole-heartedly, and Robyn Johnson, candidate for Houghton City Council, absolutely belongs where decisions are being made on behalf of our Houghton community. Robyn ...