To the Journal editor: Tax cuts are putting Michigan back to work, but you don’t have to take my word for it. Michigan’s unemployment rate hit 4.1 percent in August-the lowest rate since 2000. And since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Job Act, Michigan has added over 25,000 jobs, a ...

Regarding short-term rentals To the Journal editor: There is controversy about the concept of permissibility of short-term rentals in Chocolay Township. There is a group of people who are vehemently opposed to them, who appear to be on a campaign to prohibit them on the lakeshore, where they ...

To the Journal editor: Last week, I was eating at Big Boy Restaurant and one guy thanked me for serving my country. I do not know who he was. He paid for my meal. Thanks a lot.

To the Journal editor: The good news is that even with your unbelief Jesus Christ loves you so much that he died for you. He is ready and waiting for you. He won’t force you or anyone. So it’s up to each of us to choose Him or not. There is no middle ground with Jesus. I’m praying ...

Church tour educates To the Journal editor: Grace Episcopal Church of Ishpeming would like to thank the Ishpeming Historical Society for including our church on their recent historical society tour. We were delighted and proud to showcase our beautiful and historical church. The church ...

To the Journal editor: The question has been raised recently as to what happens to the present Marquette General Hospital complex once the new structure goes into operation. From the standpoint of a veteran, the conversion to a V.A. facility would be an excellent solution. The present veteran ...

To the Journal editor: In response to recently published news articles opposing SB 396, the forest products industry has been working to ensure that all sides — the County Road Association, county road commissions and the many businesses within our forest products industry — find common ...

To the Journal editor: Several individuals have been critical of my letters to the editor. They want to say that the Bible is not the inerrant, infallible, inspired Word of God. The Bible has been studied by more scholars than any other publication and no one has documented any errors in ...

To the Journal editor: The D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette is one of the gems of the Upper Peninsula. The care, dedication and concern shown by all the staff for the veterans is fantastic. My family, like many others in the U.P., have had loved ones cared for in this wonderful ...

To the Journal editor: In climate essays, I have written about climate science “giants” like John Tyndall, Milutin Milankovich, Svante Arrhenius and Eunice Foote. I missed one giant and it is an embarrassment to me that I overlooked him. Alexander von Humboldt sits at the top with few ...

To the Journal editor: After watching the confirmation process of Judge Kavanaugh on TV, I have a bipartisan question to ask your readers and the American public: “Are you comfortable with defining the character of a person by an event that (may or may not) have occurred during his or her ...

To the Journal editor: Thank you Marquette: While moving away from a community is never easy, for me, this one is particularly difficult. Seven and a half years ago, Marquette welcomed the Andrews with open arms making us feel at home. For this I am grateful. During my time here and ...

To the Journal editor: I’d like to thank Scott and Sue from Ishpeming for saving the day recently. You gave my kids, David and Theresa, a ride from Green Bay to Marquette. They were stranded in Green Bay. Thanks again for your fantastic act of kindness.

To the Journal editor: After reading Stu Bradley’s parroting of Donald Trump’s self-serving trashing of NFL players who take a knee during the singing of the National Anthem and showing of the flag, I wonder why a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, the former mayor of Marquette and community ...

To the Journal editor: Mining Journal readers know that we can expect regular opinion pieces from far, far right folks such as Cal Thomas and Michelle Malkin. Predictably, Mr. Thomas bemoans the current controversy regarding the “highly qualified” Supreme Court nominee, and accuses ...

To the Journal editor: I watched the funeral of John McCain. We lost a real friend and supporter of the less fortunate or in other words, those left behind. The Mining Journal editorial mentioned not all enjoying prosperity. Lots of place hiring for work, but part time and low wages. How ...

Age old enigma addressed To the Journal editor: Hey guy, quite an article of commentary on Richard Lehto and the subject at hand: “God’s Will” Rough ‘ground’ to be critical of, being the inward thoughts of another and his expression of a commentary concerning religious beliefs! ...

To the Journal editor: Oh Cal Thomas, (a recent column you wrote) is laughable. Last minute desperate attempt? I’m confused by your objection to a full investigation of a nominee to the most importance judicial position in the nation. What exactly is the Republican Party worried about? Is ...

Caution, cooperation always best practice To the Journal editor: Walkers, drivers, bicyclists, please look around you, especially look when you are coming out of driveways, off the beach, off a road crossing or up to an intersection. Look around you for walkers, bicyclists, crossing ...

To the Journal editor: The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter’s 13TH Annual “Strut Your Mutt” 2018 Charity Walk for Homeless Animals held Sept. 15 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, was a success thanks to the incredible support from our caring and supportive community. The day was ...