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Anti-semitism doing well in NK, Middle East
May 5, 2013 In a global perspective, so many are focused on madmen outside the proverbial madmen of the Middle East. more »»
Second Amendment is central to US citizenship
May 5, 2013 As Ronald Reagan said, “Here we go again.” In a speech about their new gun law, Gov. more »»
Welfare drug testing latest insult by state Republican Party
May 5, 2013 Expensive, inefficient and insulting? That seems to be the question the Michigan Republican Party asks before proposing legislation these days — and if the answer is yes, they're all in. more »»
NMU graduates prepared to take on world
May 4, 2013 Today, Northern Michigan University graduates will hold the diplomas for which they have worked and slaved to earn. more »»
Residents urged to participate in city budget process
May 3, 2013 Tuesday marks the Marquette City Commission’s final 2013-2014 budget work session — and the perfect opportunity for city residents to make their voices heard. more »»
Skate park effort can still use community support
May 2, 2013 With the snow melting away over the past week or so, it has become clear that there is still some work to be done on the skate park being built in Marquett. more »»
NMU’s Vandament was right leader at right time
May 1, 2013 We join the very large number of residents and Northern Michigan University alumni in mourning the recent passing of Bill Vandament, who served as president of NMU from June 1991 until 1997. more »»
Drug take-back program a resounding success
April 30, 2013 A Saturday program to provide safe, no-questions-asked disposal for outdated or unwanted medications was wildly successful in Marquette County. more »»
USGS, KBIC cooperation on water study positive
April 29, 2013 The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community recently announced it had reached an agreement with the U.S. more »»
Hard choices in Marquette Township over tax valuation
April 28, 2013 Marquette and Breitung townships are teaming up in a Michigan Court of Appeals challenge to recent state tax tribunal decisions which will cost those communities thousands of dollars each year in... more »»
Child abuse often a hidden, deadly scourge
April 28, 2013 We all say that children are our priority, that they deserve to be happy and healthy and live in stable, loving homes. We also say that they are our future. more »»
Society must do more to battle sex harrassment
April 28, 2013 Events in Steubenville, Ohio make you wonder how people can stand by while a young woman is being raped. more »»
Moral objections bill not healthy and it’s also very bad policy
April 28, 2013 It’s tempting to snipe at Senate Bill 136, which would allow health care providers to opt out of performing any service on the ground of moral objection, with examples of the absurd: What if a... more »»
Care, caution best in areas threatened by flooding
April 27, 2013 It appears the weather has finally turned the corner into spring and the residents of the Upper Peninsula can enjoy their first weekend of sunshine and warmt. more »»
Education talks should happen in public
April 26, 2013 A work group of top state officials has been meeting in Lansing recently and is reportedly looking to create a prototype of a new K-12 “value school” in the Upper Peninsula. more »»
Local students, educators show excellence
April 24, 2013 From parents to politicians, blue collar workers to business moguls, Americans never tire of talking about the value of a good education. more »»
Prescription drug problem must be fixed
April 23, 2013 A story on page 1C in today’s Mining Journal published under the headline “Phantom scripts” details one of those governmental problems that has an apparent resolution but because governmental... more »»
Volunteers provide invaluable work to support local events
April 22, 2013 Ever wonder how an event like the Negaunee Invitational Tournament is staged, given the high costs for everything these days? The same way the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Championship is put on each... more »»
Tax season underscores need for code overhaul
April 21, 2013 Now that you have completed your federal income tax return — and you have, we hope, because it was due to be filed last week, unless extensions were secured — you have a few moments to reflect on... more »»
Military, medical profession needs new thinking on PTSD
April 21, 2013 Linda Fletcher thinks it’s time to start thinking differently about post-traumatic stress disorder — how it is defined, diagnosed and treated. more »» |
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