Case for Driving an Electric Car Dear Editor, As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution, and the growing impacts of Global Warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear; the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Electric cars offer a cleaner, ...

HB 4765 WILL SUPRESS YOUR VOTE Editor: On the surface, this bill may look like it’s about voter identification and preventing so called fraud, but it’s really about making voting harder for eligible citizens in the state of Michigan. If this bill becomes law, voters who have used ...

The Triumphal Arch Editor: Donald Trump has proposed a 250-foot "Triumphal Arch" to be built in Washington, D.C., commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The proposed structure is of neoclassical design, featuring a 60-foot golden statue, winged figures, and eagles, and would ...

Happy Earth Day! Editor: Many indigenous people of North America told a different creation story than the ones we learned in Genesis I and 2. Creator made all the plants and animals first and told them to take care of Little Brother, a vulnerable human who needed lots of help to survive. All ...

Editor: On April 28th, the Houghton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed rezoning along a section of East Lakeshore Drive. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting and offer their thoughts, or just observe the dialogue. One of the main issues is the impact ...

Safe Light for Migrating Birds Editor: An estimated one billion birds die from window strikes every year in the U.S. Simply turning down lights can reduce bird strikes by 80%. Buildings and homes are encouraged to adopt “Safe Light for Safe Flight” during migration time: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. ...