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Editorial

Mental health an issue for everyone

Having mental health issues is nothing to be ashamed about, but it needs to be addressed. Everybody goes through struggles, but sometimes those struggles can appear to be overwhelming, with no way out. The Marquette area has faced several local young deaths in recent weeks, one of which was ...

Sen. Stabenow well deserving of NAMI award

Hats off to U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow for receiving the 2022 NAMI Michigan I. B. Sendi Lifetime Achievement award. The award, presented by NAMI Michigan and New Oakland Family Centers, recognizes a “career of outstanding public service that has included an extraordinary commitment to the ...

Threats to elected officials must not be tolerated

If you have listened to a small number of elected officials in recent years and thought to yourself “they’re saying the quiet part out loud,” because they no longer behave as though they need to hide their hateful ideology, it will come as little surprise to know that political theater is ...

Renewal of MAPS sinking fund millage should be approved

Voters will have soon have a say in the future of finances at Marquette Area Public Schools, as MAPS is seeking on the May 3 ballot a renewal for its sinking fund. We encourage area residents to vote in favor of renewing the sinking fund millage at its current rate. MAPS has demonstrated it ...

Don’t forget suffering taking place in Ukraine

It has been six weeks since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine. Horror stories about what the invaders have done to the people of Ukraine are almost unbearable. Millions of refugees have fled the country, with many more trying to get out of the battle zones while there is still ...

Art show will offer wide variety of mediums at Ore Dock

Omega is defined as the last of something — when it comes to the Culture of Cult Art Series, we can only hope that isn’t the case. Culture of Cult Art Series will present its 10th art show, Omega, at the Ore Dock Brewing Company from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday. The show, which kicks off ...