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Mining trucks should stay off Marquette streets
March 3, 2013 About 4 1/2 years ago, I was on the Marquette City Commission. We then made a half try at a truck ordinance aimed at trucks, e.g. more »»
It’s time minimum wage was raised for workers, economy
March 3, 2013 Little evidence exists to suggest that modest increases in the minimum wage lead to job losses, so the battle ahead in Congress is really one between free market orthodoxy and basic human decenc. more »»
US must improve it’s cyber defenses to fend off China
March 2, 2013 News in recent days that the Chinese government is engaged in what amounts to an all-out war against many computer systems in this country should worry everyone. more »»
Titles won, reps made during March Madness
March 1, 2013 It’s that special time of year for athletes and their fans: March Madness. Tonight, district champions will be crowned in high school girls basketball. more »»
Grand Marais harbor finally receives due
February 28, 2013 Visitors to Grand Marais — whether arriving by land or water — are greeted by a wonderful harbor that features wide stretches of pristine sand beaches, a marina and plenty of open water for... more »»
State of Michigan wasting money lobbying itself
February 27, 2013 It came to light this week that government agencies in the state of Michigan spent more than half a million dollars on state legislature lobbying efforts in 2012. more »»
Local residents should take sequester seriously
February 26, 2013 With the bad news out of Washington since well before the first of the year consisting of a seemingly endless string of fiscal cliffs, crises, deadlocks and deadlines, it’s no wonder many people hav... more »»
Western U.P. mining project holds much promise
February 25, 2013 Passing almost unnoticed in recent days was news from the western Upper Peninsula that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has given its tentative approval to an effort that could see... more »»
Blight removal grant to be well used at Sawyer
February 24, 2013 Hats off to the Marquette County Land Bank Authority which has received preliminary approval for a $486,385 grant to demolish several multi-unit residential structures and garages at K.I. Sawye. more »»
Much work needed to change violent culture
February 24, 2013 Among us are school teachers, military officers, miners and loggers. Now we are area clergy affiliated with five different Christian denominations. more »»
Native American nicknames are hard to justify in today’s world
February 24, 2013 The complaint filed last week by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights asking the U.S. more »»
Indoor pyrotechnics present excessive risk to be allowed
February 23, 2013 In recent days, an anniversary was observed in Rhode Island of a type and nature most people would just as soon forget. It was a decade ago that 100 people died in a fire in a West Warwick night club. more »»
Honor Flights continue to salute WWII veterans
February 22, 2013 Another Upper Peninsula Honor Flight is going to happen and organizers can use your assistance. Honor Flight takes WWII veterans to Washington, D.C. more »»
Proposed fuel tax, vehicle fee hikes a very hard sell
February 21, 2013 It would be difficult to find any motorist who doesn’t support improving the state’s road system, but how to fund the work is what is debated. Gov. more »»
Ford made good decision to bring jobs to Ohio
February 20, 2013 We wholeheartedly applaud a decision that the Ford Motor Co. will reportedly announce this week, that the automaker will relocate from Spain to a community in Ohio for production of a small engine. more »»
Tragedy won’t slow U.P. 200 progress going forward
February 19, 2013 Another U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship, the 24th, wrapped up this weekend. more »»
Lawmakers using creative means to maintain harbors
February 18, 2013 With Great Lakes water levels continuing to falter over the past few years, access to harbors and other waterways for homeowners, recreation and commerce has become an increasingly important issue. more »»
Kivela meth bill not perfect but is step in right direction
February 17, 2013 Michigan House Bill 4248 — introduced in the state house Tuesday by state Rep. more »»
Downstate ranch gives veterans non-traditional PTSD therapy
February 17, 2013 For military veterans, particularly those who have been injured or wounded in combat, coming home has not always been the end of their war. more »»
Seamus has ‘big paws’ to fill in race duties
February 16, 2013 In the midst of the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship weekend, it’s only appropriate we take a moment to offer a thank you to one very special volunteer among the thousands who give time to the races. more »» |
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