U.S. invokes freedom, ignoring its history in Iran To the editor: The United States and Israel have launched airstrikes on Iran, reportedly to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. President Trump asserted in his statement on the attacks: "(T)o the great proud people of Iran, I say ...

A big thank you To the Editor, The Hancock Athletic Booster Club would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make our 23rd Annual Elementary Basketball Tournament a tremendous success. This tournament is much more than a weekend of basketball. ...

Angels Editor: I have two dear friends whose mental states resulted in crises that would have been fatal but for the appearance of angels. These friends have reminded me that the human heart, capable of unimaginable compassion, is our best part. People who are rich, educated, and live in a ...

Canceled school days Editor: To the Michigan legislators, and local school boards. Is educational time important? Would you introduce legislation, or pass school policies to make up all canceled school days, restoring a true 180 days of educational time? Yes, I understand the main reason ...

"Congressman Bergman?" To the Editor, Where is “our” Congressman Jack Bergman when we need him to remember and act on the oath he’s taken as an academy cadet, military officer, and now congressman, to preserve and defend the Constitution of the United States? He’s AWOL as there is no ...

More than two sexes Editor: On December 9, 2025, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners considered a resolution declaring that there are only two sexes: female (XX) and male (XY). Hundreds of citizens showed up, some to support the resolution, most to protest it (including several ...