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Letters to the Editor

Robin Hood in reverse

To the editor: Trump said that if reelected he will terminate the payroll tax; he’s talking about bankrupting Social Security and Medicare. He’s eliminating important regulations, to the glee of the Stock Market, that affect the health of the population and the planet. Trump is making a ...

Candidate endorsements

To the editor: The Houghton Waterfront Redevelopment Citizen’s Group steering committee is pleased to unanimously endorse three candidates for the Houghton City Council race: Virginia “Jan” Cole, Joan Suits, and Brian Irizarry. Over the course of the last year, the WRCG has sought to ...

Thank you, golfers

To the editor: On behalf of the Kermit’s Keweenaw Kids Youth Program we would like to sincerely thank each and every one of the golfers and supporters who contributed to the Golf Scramble Fundraiser that took place at the Sandy Pebbles Golf Course, Ahmeek, on July 25. All proceeds will be ...

Support very appreciated

To the editor: Thank you to our community and surrounding areas for miles around and many other states for continued support of 34 years. Purchased as a resale/consignment store as Northwoods Trading Post, we changed to a hunting and fishing retail store and are grateful and thankful for ...

Thank you, Rachel Lankton

To the editor: On October 28, 2020, Rachel Lankton will participate in her final meeting as a member of the Houghton City Council. Since first being elected to the Council in 2004, at various times, Rachel also served on the City Planning Commission and many important Council subcommittees. ...

I care about you

To the editor: Human nature is really hard to figure out. God gives us free will so we can make our own choices, but, in so many cases, people make really bad decisions on what’s good for their quality of life and those around them. All the evidence from the past has proven that smoking, ...