I was disappointed to read your editorial of Feb 8 in which you stated the criteria for letters to the editor. Perhaps I misunderstand, but it appears you will not be printing letters that pertain to national/international issues. Part of a healthy community is an open exchange of ideas ...

On Thursday, I noticed that the gate to the parking lot at Hancock Beach was open and there were cars parked inside. I drove in and was happy to see the lot was plowed and many trails on the beach and in the campground were plowed. It was great for walking. Now that the trails are taken ...

On a recent trip to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, a physician told me the Clinic was interested in partnering with Portage View Hospital before the hospital was sold to a for-profit entity a few years ago. The more I think about it, the more frustrated I get that the opportunity to join up with ...

Marching in local parades with “Yoopers for Ukraine,” I was profoundly struck by large spontaneous outbursts of applause at the Chassell Strawberry Festival, the many eager takers of the Ukrainian flags we passed out at the Parade of Nations, and most recently the proud sight of the ...

A huge thank-you to the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation for approving a grant to the Dan Schmitt Gift of Music and Education Fund. Through “Funding Youth Initiatives” we were able to offer free music lessons at the Calumet Art Center for 23 students for the months of November, December, ...

On May 21, a benefit for the UP Honor Flight was held at American Legion Post 90 Lake Linden by The Sons of The American Legion, Post 90, and Post 90 Auxiliary. The benefit raised more than $15,000 to send veterans to Washington DC to see the memorials built in their honor. We extend our ...